Japan provides support

The World Food Programme (WFP) launched two projects on July 2, 2024 that will benefit food security in Mali. This new partnership between WFP and Japan aims to support the efforts of the Malian government through food security attachés. The support, totaling more than 2.5 billion CFA francs, includes a non-reimbursable contribution from the Economic Cooperation between Mali and Japan.
The projects funded will help more than 100,000 people, including about 31,000 displaced people, and provide food and nutrition assistance to about 74,000 people in seven regions, as well as to the host committees. The support will also help put rice on the market at a preferential price, allowing the Food Security Committee to meet its commitment to curb food insecurity. The projects will cover the regions of Kayes, Koulikoro, Mopti, Ségou, Timbuktu, Gao and Ménaka.
Long-term solution
The assistance will also allow WFP to support vulnerable groups, especially through vouchers, especially in the current period, the lean period until August, which contributes to the increased vulnerability of people who depend mainly on agriculture for their livelihoods. This activity, which is the source of income for most of the population, has been affected by climate shocks and crises. In addition, the displacement of populations caused by the crisis has exacerbated the needs and vulnerability of these people. To respond to food insecurity and enable the most vulnerable to overcome these difficulties, WFP proposes sustainable solutions. Resilient agriculture, innovative technologies and market access guarantee good incomes for producers. For the Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET), between 1.5 and 2 million people will need emergency food assistance from June to August 2024. Although the number of people in need of assistance is expected to decrease, it will remain high in the northern regions, especially in very poor households. Households affected by rising food prices and a general decline in income.