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State Department: Most USAID-World Food Programme partnerships continue though some awards cut after review
Summary
A State Department spokesperson said 85% of prior USAID engagements with the World Food Programme remain active and that a targeted review led to termination of some awards, citing concerns about diversion in Yemen and Afghanistan and cash-based assistance.
A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. has sustained the vast majority of its relationships with the World Food Programme (WFP) while terminating a limited number of awards following a rapid review of overseas assistance.
The spokesperson said 85% of previously existing USAID programs with WFP worldwide remain active. The department described the changes as the result of an interagency review intended to prevent U.S. funding from being diverted to groups such as the Houthis and the Taliban and to improve accountability for American taxpayers.
“The largest group of World Food Programme…
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