Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Food Systems and Food Security in Egypt

Development Partner(s)

Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, World Food Programme, IFAD

BENEFICIARIES

Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation

AMOUNT

0.056

CURRENCY

USD

SECTOR(S)

Agriculture

TYPE OF FINANCE :

Grant

SIGNATURE DATE :

2022-02-10

Objective

Provide technical assistance and support to the Government to (1) gather information on the impact of Covid-19 and related mitigation measures on food systems, (2) develop effective policy responses to reduce the negative impact for food supply, distribution and consumption across the agricultural, livestock and fisheries sectors, and (3) minimize negative economic impacts on vulnerable rural populations.

Locations

Upper Egypt