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United Republic of Tanzania Annual Country Report 2023 - Country Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027

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  • WFP's interventions benefited 317,000 people across Tanzania, enhancing their food security, nutrition, and resilience.

  • WFP was a partner of choice for the Government, supporting national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.

  • WFP established 20 strategic and operational partnerships encompassing resourcing, advocacy, coordination, and implementation.

  • WFP demonstrated commitment to sustainable development through groundbreaking initiatives such as launching a food cold chain via rail infrastructure, addressing challenges for smallholder farmers.

Tanzania made significant strides in 2023, driven by sustained macroeconomic stability, the country’s natural resources, and its strategic geographic location which have underpinned its growth. Nevertheless, considerable effort is required to fully realize the goals and targets outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

In 2023, WFP supported national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. WFP contributed to several areas including food security, nutrition, school feeding, social protection, agriculture, climate adaptation, disaster risk management, and supply chain. Throughout the year, WFP supported 317,000 food-insecure people across Tanzania, of which 54 percent were women and girls and 29,000 were persons with disabilities. This improved the food security and nutrition of smallholder farmers, children aged 6-59 months, school-aged children, and pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls. The interventions also strengthened community resilience and national capacities and addressed the immediate humanitarian needs of refugees.

As a recognized development partner, WFP supported government initiatives. WFP participated in the Africa Food System Forum, and supported the Tanzanian delegation at the Conference of Parties (COP28) UN Climate Change Conference by organizing and participating in several sessions including the high-level event "Launching the African Women Clean Cooking Support Programme". Additionally, WFP strengthened its partnership with the Government of Zanzibar in support of development priorities and expanded its field presence to Arusha.

WFP's dedication to sustainable development was evident through substantial investments in the social protection system and school feeding programmes. WFP provided technical and financial support to the Government at different levels including the formulation of new policies on school feeding for promoting the development of nationally owned home-grown school feeding models and laying the foundation for long-term resilience and self-sufficiency within the communities it served.

WFP played a pivotal role in strengthening the Government's disaster risk management capacity. Through technical support, including facilitating a simulation exercise, providing tools such as drones, and developing emergency preparedness and response plans, WFP enabled the Government to monitor, assess, and respond to risks and shocks effectively. Furthermore, in line with the national priority of climate-proofing vulnerable populations and sectors, WFP launched an anticipatory action programme. This programme fostered collaboration with 25 ministries, United Nations (UN) agencies, and non-governmental organizations to mitigate the impact of predictable climate shocks such as droughts and floods on food security, lives, and livelihoods by strengthening existing capacities at both national and local levels.

In a ground-breaking move, WFP and the Government launched a food cold chain through rail infrastructure. This initiative, designed to address challenges faced by horticulture smallholder farmers, marked a significant milestone in enhancing the efficiency and inclusivity of food supply chains. It is the first of its kind in the country and globally for WFP.

WFP's assistance extended beyond national borders, providing essential supply chain support to other humanitarian operations in neighbouring countries in the East and Southern Africa regions. WFP supported the procurement and efficient movement of food commodities through established corridors, ensuring the timely and effective delivery of aid where it was needed.