Project profile — Immediate Response Account (IRA) - World Food Programme 2010


 

Overview 

CA-3-M013316001
$10,000,000
THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD (41140)
2010-07-19 - 2011-03-31
Closed
Global Affairs Canada
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br

Country / region 

• Africa, regional (50.00%)
• Europe, regional (10.00%)
• Asia, regional (15.00%)
• America, regional (25.00%)

Sector 

• Emergency Response: Emergency food aid (72040) (100.00%)

Policy marker 

• Gender equality (significant objective)

Description 

July 2010 - The World Food Programme's (WFP) Immediate Response Account (IRA) is a special account that is set up to purchase and transport food in order to meet the most pressing needs, usually in the event of a natural disaster or other unexpected situations. Given that WFP is entirely voluntarily funded, it depends on donors in order to respond to the immediate food aid needs of affected populations during humanitarian crises or natural disasters. The IRA therefore plays a critical role in filling in funding gaps, to ensure that the basic food aid needs of the most vulnerable populations are met in a timely manner. Historically, Canada has provided considerable support to the IRA, which is consistent with our desire to strengthen humanitarian agencies' rapid response capacity. This CIDA contribution allows WFP to make funding decisions based on wherever needs are the greatest.

Expected results 

N/A

Results achieved 

N/A

Budget and spending 


Original budget $5,000,000
Planned disbursement $0
Transactions
Transaction Date Type Value
19-07-2010 Commitment $10,000,000
20-07-2010 Disbursement $5,000,000
17-01-2011 Disbursement $5,000,000
Country percentages by sector
Type of finance Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Collaboration type Bilateral
Type of aid Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners
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