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The Italian Government has made a contribution of 500000 US 610000 to provide food to people affected by the drought in Zambia. WFP has welcomed this contribution of Italy.Drought and prolonged dry spells have left 2.3 million people severely food insecure and in need of humanitarian food assistance.WFP Country Representative in Zambia Jennifer Bitonde sdaid In the context of the current crisis the Italian emergency contribution confirmed in December 2019 is crucial to WFP. The funds will enable WFP to procure around 340 MT of pulses to cover the food needs of about 99000 people for an entire month helping WFP ensure that the people residing in the areas most affected by the drought can receive the immediate assistance they need.she added At the same time WFP will continue to work to strengthening communities resilience to future climatic shocks under its five-year Country Strategic Plan 2019-2024.As part of the 2019 Humanitarian Response Plan WFP is currently supporting the Governments response by providing logistics support by delivering Government-supplied maize meal as well as by procuring and delivering pulses to ensure a nutrition-sensitive food basket. WFP is also working closely with partners to monitor food distributions and guarantee that resources reach those most in need.About 1.1 million people are expected to receive WFPs support while the remaining 1.2 million will be assisted by the Government and other partners with whom WFP is working and closely coordinating.
