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Internal Report Reveals Major Flaws in WFP’s Sudan Crisis Response, Media Says
Internal Report Reveals Major Flaws in WFP’s Sudan Crisis Response, Media Says
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Sudan, entrenched in conflict for almost 20 months, is now confronting the fastest-growing displacement crisis globally, displacing 20,000 individuals each... 05.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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A confidential internal report has highlighted severe shortcomings in the World Food Program’s (WFP) response to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where millions are facing acute hunger amid an ongoing civil war, a Western media outlet said on Wednesday. The document, dated August 30, outlines issues ranging from operational inefficiencies to funding challenges, raising concerns about the organization’s capacity to manage its largest emergency.The report, prepared by the WFP’s Regional Emergency Coordination team, criticized the organization’s inability to scale up its operations and warns of reputational risks. It also detailed problems such as inflated operational costs and unrealistic aid targets.The assessment painted a dire picture of the WFP’s efforts, with projections suggesting the organization may only meet 50% of its current implementation plan by October 2024.In Sudan, nearly half of the country’s 50 million people are suffering from severe hunger due to the conflict that began in April 2023. The report underscored the urgency of the situation, noting that hundreds are believed to be dying daily from starvation and hunger-related diseases. Amid this backdrop, donor confidence in the WFP has been shaken, with key stakeholders demanding tangible progress before committing additional funding.Delays in addressing anti-fraud and corruption cases have also emerged as a significant challenge, according to the media outlet. The report found that by August, nearly 200 incidents were overdue or unresolved, posing operational and reputational risks. These issues have been linked to an ongoing investigation into allegations of fraud and misconduct involving top WFP officials in Sudan.In response to the report, WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau reportedly acknowledged that the organization had been unprepared for the sudden crisis in Sudan. He admitted that it had taken them too long to regroup and respond effectively and efficiently. However, Skau highlighted that there had been recent improvements, expressing confidence that the WFP was now fully operational and doing everything possible to address the situation.To address these issues, the WFP has implemented a two-page action plan that includes revising aid targets, strengthening donor relationships, and creating a task force to clear the backlog of fraud cases, according to the news article. The organization has also bolstered its leadership in Sudan and expanded its teams in field offices. This year, the WFP has reportedly delivered cash-based assistance to over 2 million people and deployed 700 trucks to distribute aid across the country.Despite these efforts, the report’s findings add to growing concerns about the WFP’s capacity to manage large-scale emergencies. The organization, which won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, has faced similar criticisms in other countries like Ethiopia and Somalia.
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Internal Report Reveals Major Flaws in WFP’s Sudan Crisis Response, Media Says
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Sudan, entrenched in conflict for almost 20 months, is now confronting the fastest-growing displacement crisis globally, displacing 20,000 individuals each day. The hunger situation has become dire, with 26 million people facing food insecurity and 750,000 nearing famine conditions, according to the UN.
A confidential internal report has highlighted severe shortcomings in the World Food Program’s (WFP) response to the humanitarian crisis in
Sudan, where millions are facing acute hunger amid an ongoing civil war, a Western media outlet said on Wednesday. The document, dated August 30, outlines issues ranging from operational inefficiencies to funding challenges, raising concerns about the organization’s capacity to manage its largest emergency.
The report, prepared by the WFP’s Regional Emergency Coordination team, criticized the organization’s inability to scale up its operations and warns of reputational risks. It also detailed problems such as inflated operational costs and unrealistic aid targets.
“WFP’s reputation for rapid emergency response has been damaged,” the report was quoted as saying.
The assessment painted a dire picture of the WFP’s efforts, with projections suggesting the organization may only meet 50% of its current implementation plan by October 2024.
In Sudan, nearly half of the country’s 50 million people are suffering from
severe hunger due to the conflict that began in April 2023. The report underscored the urgency of the situation, noting that hundreds are believed to be dying daily from starvation and hunger-related diseases. Amid this backdrop, donor confidence in the WFP has been shaken, with key stakeholders demanding tangible progress before committing additional funding.
Delays in addressing anti-fraud and corruption cases have also emerged as a significant challenge, according to the media outlet. The report found that by August, nearly 200 incidents were overdue or unresolved, posing operational and reputational risks. These issues have been linked to an ongoing investigation into allegations of fraud and misconduct involving top WFP officials in Sudan.
In response to the report, WFP Deputy Executive Director
Carl Skau reportedly acknowledged that the organization had been unprepared for the sudden crisis in Sudan. He admitted that it had taken them too long to regroup and respond effectively and efficiently. However, Skau highlighted that there had been recent improvements, expressing confidence that the WFP was now fully operational and doing everything possible to address the situation.
To address these issues, the WFP has implemented a two-page action plan that includes revising aid targets, strengthening donor relationships, and creating a task force to clear the backlog of fraud cases, according to the news article. The organization has also bolstered its leadership in Sudan and expanded its teams in field offices. This year, the WFP has reportedly delivered cash-based assistance to over 2 million people and deployed 700 trucks to distribute aid across the country.
Despite these efforts, the report’s findings add to growing concerns about the WFP’s capacity to manage large-scale emergencies. The organization, which won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, has faced similar criticisms in other countries like
Ethiopia and Somalia.
