Contribution 2014 to the World Food Programme’s Immediate Response Account (IRA)
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.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Global |
Emergency Relief and Protection
Emergency food assistance
Material relief assistance |
01.01.2014
- 31.12.2014 |
CHF 6’000’000
|
- World Food Programme
- World Food Programme (WFP)
-
Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Emergency food aid
Material relief assistance and services
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F06268
| Background |
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. |
| Objectives |
Providing immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies. |
| Target groups |
WFP beneficiaries worldwide |
| Medium-term outcomes |
The un-earmarked contribution is channelled to underfunded emergencies. |
| Results |
Results from previous phases: Since its inception, the IRA has repeatedly proved to be one of the most effective relief response mechanisms. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 6’000’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 6’000’000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 16
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
(Completed)
Phase 15
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 12
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
(Completed)
Phase 10
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
(Completed)
Phase 8
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
(Completed)
Phase 7 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) |
