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Interim Country Strategic Plan approved at EB June 2017

The Sudan is classified as a lower-middle-income country. However, the secession of South Sudan, regional and national conflict and displacement, weather-related crises, low agricultural productivity and structural poverty have stifled development and made the Sudan one of the most food-insecure countries in the world.

Consultations with the Government are in progress with regard to developing a road map for zero hunger that will lead to a country strategic plan to follow this interim country strategic plan (ICSP) from July 2017 to December 2018. In view of the continuing challenges in the Sudan, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳will adapt its portfolio to life-changing interventions while maintaining life-saving activities and a strong emergency-response capacity. The facilitation of self-reliance will reduce humanitarian needs, and addressing the root causes of malnutrition and the sustainability of food systems will make a significant contribution to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2. Capacity strengthening for the Government lays the foundation for eventual hand-over of interventions.

This interim country strategic plan is aligned with the work of United Nations and non-governmental partners. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳will continue to provide common services for the humanitarian community and will enhance its partnerships, for example through capacity strengthening. The focus on long-term solutions and addressing the root causes of hunger and malnutrition will require new partnerships to complement WFP¡¯s skills, particularly in adopting a holistic approach to addressing malnutrition.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳will address six strategic outcomes. Strategic outcomes 1 and 2 maintain the emergency response capacity and provide humanitarian assistance for displaced people while promoting self-reliance. Strategic outcomes 3 and 4 address malnutrition and the sustainability of food systems with a focus on addressing the root causes of hunger through partnerships for multi-dimensional and mutually reinforcing activities. Strategic outcomes 5 and 6 provide services for the humanitarian community and capacity strengthening for partners.

This ICSP constitutes a significant shift to long-term hunger solutions, and a transition from the protracted relief and recovery operation to the country strategic plan planned for 2019.