World Food Programme

WFP works with governments to support food insecure populations manage climate risks and promote sustainable livelihoods. WFP is using innovative risk transfer tools including at the micro-level the use of microinsurance protection to food insecure households, and at the macro-level the use of sovereign risk insurance and safety nets.
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Type of institution
United Nations organizations
Region
Global
Risks
Drought

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