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DFID and LRAP

Learn why DFID supports LRAP in Lesotho and how it diversifies responses, strengthens partnerships, and influences regional policies. Discover the impact on vulnerable populations and lessons for future food security actions.

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DFID and LRAP

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  1. Southern Africa DFID and LRAP Tom Kelly Regional Food Security Adviser 17 February 2006 1 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HE Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 8EA

  2. Why Does DFID Support LRAP? • Because hunger in Lesotho: - is a long-term problem - won’t be solved by short-term fixes • Because we need to diversify responses: - alternatives to traditional food aid programming - building self-reliance - encouraging a wider range of partnerships • Because we want to support better policies and programmes.

  3. Some of our own findings (Joint reviews: October 2003, April 2005) • Innovative • Partnerships worked well • Focused attention on the most vulnerable • Energised UES at district level. National links? • Extended twice • More attention needed on assessing impact

  4. Our conclusion LRAP offers excellent opportunity to influence: - programme choices elsewhere in the region - Government of Lesotho’s food security policy - regional lesson-learning But…

  5. Let’s be practical! We want to hear about impact and outcomes - Beyond process: impact and outcomes on poor people • What worked and what didn’t? • Role of Government? • Lessons for the food security action plan? • And for future response to hunger? • Priorities? • Scaling up? • Messages for Government, donors, UN, NGOs, media.

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