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WFP Bhutan Country Brief, January 2019

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Bhutan
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WFP
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WFP begin implementing its new Country Strategic Plan in January, focusing on work to strengthen the capacity of the Royal Government of Bhutan to improve food security and nutrition.

WFP Bhutan’s operations are fully funded for the first 6 months of 2019, thanks to the generous contributions of our partners.

Operational Updates

  • Starting from January 2019, WFP is no more providing direct food assistance to Bhutan. Instead WFP support is geared more towards enabling environment and capacity development rather than service delivery.

  • The first draft of a joint RGoB / UN Roadmap for Disaster Risk Management in Bhutan has been prepared. This will form the basis of a coordinated and effective response to potential disasters by detailing priority actions, responsibilities and budget.

  • Together with the Ministry of Education, WFP rolled out the school based online digital monitoring and reporting system at the district level.

  • Together with other UN agencies, WFP finalized the 2019 Annual UN Work Plan, agreed with the Government.

  • There were two missions on Rice fortification – 1) to carry out desk analysis of micronutrient deficiency situation among the school children to inform development of standards for fortified rice; 2) WFP regional advisor to assess the rice fortification plan and help in prioritization of activities to be implemented in 2019.

  • As a part of an integrated approach pilot, kitchen equipment were procured to be delivered to the 6 integrated approach pilot schools as part of the initiative to upgrade kitchen standards for better functionality ensuring safe cooking environment and meals.

  • For the first time, the School Health and Nutrition Division of the Ministry of Education organized the training by themselves incorporating integrated approach training methodology into the regular trainings to the school principals, school feeding focal points and school health coordinators.