Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al Mashat, congratulated the World Food Progamme (WFP) for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 and its efforts to contribute to Egypt’s sustainable development.
“This year’s award carries particular significance in a period dominated by the importance of cooperation and collectivism for serving the people," the minister said.
In September, Al Mashat, expanded its projects with the WFP in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which will help supporting one million farmers in 500 villages by 2023.
To celebrate the UN’s 75th anniversary, Ministries of International Cooperation and Agriculture joined the WFP to inspect a number of development projects in the governorates of Luxor and Qena, as part of the South-South Initiative, which aims to develop rural communities in Upper Egypt and transfer this experience to other African countries.
In cooperation with Egypt, the projects contribute to building the capacity of one million small farmers in 2023 by introducing modern agricultural and irrigation systems, providing in-kind loans to women and mothers in particular to promote women's empowerment, and transform schools to smart ones to combat child labor and poverty.
Ministry of International Cooperation and World Food Programme also produced a video entitled ‘Beyond Food’, showcasing the history of Egypt’s partnership with the WFP and the joint Egypt-WFP efforts to end hunger.
Following the visit, the African Union Commission commended Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation and the World Food Programme (WFP)’s cooperation in developing rural communities and supporting small farmers in Upper Egypt.
Partnership between Egypt and the World Food Programme extends for more than 50 years, while the current strategy for the period of 2018 - 2023 allocates about $586 million for social protection programs, providing food security for the most vulnerable, focusing on women and mothers, and building farmers' resilience.
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