Contribution 2015 to the World Food Programme’s Immediate Response Account (IRA)

Projet terminé

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.

Pays/région Thème Période Budget
Monde entier
Aide d'urgence et protection
Aide alimentaire d'urgence
Assistance matérielle
01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015
CHF  6’000’000
Contexte

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.

Objectifs

Providing immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Effets à moyen terme

The un-earmarked contribution is channelled to underfunded emergencies.

Résultats

Principaux résultats attendus:  

WFP beneficiaries worldwide


Principaux résultats antérieurs:  

Since its inception, the IRA has repeatedly proved to be one of the most effective relief response mechanisms.


Direction/office fédéral responsable DDC
Crédit Aide humanitaire
Partenaire de projet Partenaire contractuel
Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU)
  • Programme alimentaire mondial


Budget Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF    6’000’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF    6’000’000
Phases du projet 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)