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11/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2024 04:18

WFP Deputy wraps up visit to Indonesia, calls for strengthened partnership to achieve sustainable development goals

Photo: WFP/Angga  WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau meeting with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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JAKARTA - The United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) Deputy Executive Director, Carl Skau, reaffirmed WFP's commitment to deepening its long-standing partnership with the Government of Indonesia as he concluded his two-day visit to the country late last week.

During his visit, Skau visited a model central kitchen facility, a school piloting the national free nutritious meal programme and met representatives from the National Nutrition Agency. Skau pledged WFP's support for the country's soon-to-be launched free nutritious meals programme, emphasizing shared goals of food security, resilience, and nutrition.

"The World Food Programme is excited about the opportunity to support Indonesia's nutritious meals programme. It is a powerful tool for education and economic empowerment, and it will ensure that children can focus on learning, improve their educational outcomes, and support local economy and communities," said Skau.

Under President Prabowo's leadership, Indonesia will soon launch the national programme to provide free nutritious meals to over 80 million school-age children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. This initiative aligns with Indonesia's "Golden Indonesia 2045" vision, prioritizing human capital and sustainable development.

During discussions with WFP partners in Indonesia, Skau reaffirmed WFP's commitment to support the Government in providing WFP's technical assistance, especially in supply chain management, nutrition standards and monitoring frameworks to operationalize the school meals programme.

WFP remains a dedicated partner to Indonesia. Through initiatives like the nutritious meals programme and disaster resilience systems, including early warning and anticipatory action tools piloted in 2024, WFP is helping Indonesia build a foundation for rapid response and sustained community resilience. This partnership reflects WFP's long-term commitment to a stable, food-secure, and sustainable future for all Indonesians.

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