Sri Lanka to sign MoU with World Food Programme for $ 74.87 m strategic plan

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The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government and the World Food Programme (WFP) of the UN to facilitate the implementation of the WFP’s Sri Lanka Strategic Plan for 2023-2027.

The Sri Lankan strategic plan of the WFP has been prepared as a tool for the main plan covering the four-year period, including strategic priorities and programs.

The strategic plan, developed as a comprehensive framework to address food security and nutritional challenges in the country, outlines a series of priority programs over the four-year duration.

A total allocation of $ 74.87 million has been earmarked for the plan to support its execution.

“The initiative is expected to enhance national efforts in improving food systems, supporting vulnerable communities, and boosting resilience against economic and climate-related shocks,” Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said at the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing on Tuesday.

He said the MoU will formalise and ensure mutual commitments are upheld and the program goals are achieved in a coordinated manner.

The proposal to this effect, submitted by President Anura Kumara Disanayake in his capacity as the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

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