WFP India's strategy beyond 2012

1. WFP India's strategy beyond 2012 Supporting Government Implementation and Delivery Working at the paradox – India has the legal framework, policies and funds the largest programs to address hunger and undernutrition, yet it remains home to the largest concentration of food (and nutrition) insecure people India – an emerged economic power, sharing its experience and supporting the global fight against hunger Overall vision 1.a 1.b 2 Strategic Pillars • Strengthening Social Safety Nets1 • Improve access by strengthening • Targeted Public Distribution • Village Grain Banks • Support lifecycle approach by strengthening delivery platforms: ICDS (MCH), MDM (SF) and SABLA (Adolescent Girls) • India's Role in Global Food Security • Enhance regional relationships • Africa • South Asia (SAARC) • WFP and India working together to strengthen international humanitarian response • Integrating Nutrition With Social Safety Nets1 • Focus on first 1000 days – break intergenerational reach of hunger • Expand the toolbox – diversification of food basket, fortification, product development Key objectives • SSNs deliver as intended • Match developing country needs with India's competencies within a demand-driven framework • SSNs deliver better nutrition • Empower the marginalised sections of society • Link existing schemes to enhance benefits Focus Areas • Leverage Decentralised Procurement • Leverage Human Capital Cross cutting issues Gender and empowerment Enhance community resilience to shocks Programmatic Tools Partnerships, advocacy for evidence-based hunger solutions 1. Includes Government social safety nets and community-based initiatives