Contribution 2015 to the World Food Programme’s Immediate Response Account (IRA)

Progetto concluso

In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. The contribution 2014 to the Immediate Response Account (IRA), a flexible funding mechanism, allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Mondo
Assistenza umanitaria & RRC
Aiuto alimentare d’emergenza
Assistenza materiale
01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015
CHF  6’000’000
Contesto

The Immediate Response Account (IRA) was established in December 1991 by the Committee on Food Aid Policies and Programmes (CFA). It is a multilateral fund facility that enables WFP to provide immediate food assistance, including logistics and other non-food costs, in emergency situations.

Obiettivi

Providing immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Effetti a medio termine

The un-earmarked contribution is channelled to underfunded emergencies.

Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

WFP beneficiaries worldwide


Risultati fasi precedenti:  

Since its inception, the IRA has repeatedly proved to be one of the most effective relief response mechanisms.


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Credito Aiuto umanitario
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU)
  • World Food Programme


Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    6’000’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    6’000’000
Fasi del progetto Fase 16 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023   (Completed) Fase 12 01.01.2019 - 31.12.2019   (Completed) Fase 10 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017   (Completed)

Fase 8 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015   (Completed)

Fase 7 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014   (Completed)