Cambodia

WFP supports the development of strategies, programmes and guidelines to prevent malnutrition at the national level, while working with provincial groups and authorities to advocate for increased investment in nutrition. WFP promotes rice fortification by supporting collaboration between public and private actors, generating evidence and advocating for regulatory frameworks and standards. WFP also supports the integration of fortified rice into the national home-grown school feeding programme and arranges communication and outreach campaigns to increase market demand.

WFP supports the Government in strengthening national social protection systems that provide crucial support to vulnerable families, including at times of shocks and crises. WFP is transitioning the home-grown school feeding programme to full national ownership, ensuring every child receives a healthy meal to learn and grow. To complete the transition process, WFP provides technical assistance to the national programme in planning, financing and monitoring. WFP also supports the national shock-responsive social protection framework, facilitating coordination among institutions involved in disaster risk management and social protection, and exploring the design and evaluation of initiatives.

WFP provides technical assistance and generates evidence for institutions and value chain actors, particularly women, to increase the resilience of food systems in the face of the climate emergency. At the national and subnational levels, WFP supports multisector coordination and policy development, contributing analytics for decision making. At the local level, WFP works with district authorities and producers, suppliers and farmers, among others, to increase food production, reduce losses, improve food safety and strengthen community-market connections. WFP promotes climate change adaptation through measures including use of resilient crops, improved irrigation and use of natural pesticides. The home-grown school feeding programme boosts local food markets, while promoting healthy diets and empowering women.

WFP provides technical support, coordination and evidence-generation services to national and subnational authorities and communities, so they can understand climate risks. Together, WFP and the Government establish protocols for early assistance, ensuring effective support before hazards escalate. WFP also coordinates the Humanitarian Response Forum and strengthens emergency preparedness and response coordination among partners, including contingency planning, advocacy, monitoring and supply chain management.

Evidence and analytics are integral to WFP and play a crucial role in our activities and partnerships with the government. WFP produces analytical products that provide insights into real-time market prices, monitor climate hazards, track the affordability and accessibility of a nutritious diet, assess the adequacy of social protection benefits, and guide targeting. WFP uses this evidence to inform decision making, policy advocacy and the overall effectiveness of our initiatives.