2022 was marked by the war in Ukraine and its impact on the heavily import-dependent MENA region. Conflict, displacement, refugees and massive food price inflation resulted in increased hunger across the region. Overall, by the end of 2022, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳supported 37 million of the most vulnerable across 15 countries in the region - 32 percent more than reached in 2021 and established two new ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳country offices in Ukraine and Moldova. This review highlights WFP¡¯s achievements in 2022 and plans for the region in 2023 and beyond. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳operations are set to respond to humanitarian needs close to the frontlines, and to restore and augment local capacity so that ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳can leave Ukraine and Moldova again when the time is right.
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