The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle food insecurity and strengthen regional resilience, as Southern Africa continues to recover from climate shocks and humanitarian needs.
The SADC Executive Secretary Mr. Elias Magosi and WFP Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa Mr. Eric Perdison signed the renewed MoU in Gaborone, Botswana on 28th April, 2026. The MoU replaces the previous one that expired in 2024.
The signing of the SADC-WFP MoU follows approval by the SADC Council of Ministers held on 12-13 March 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. The SADC–WFP MoU aims to enhance food security, social protection, and disaster risk management to combat hunger and malnutrition, while enhancing youth participation in agricultural value chains in the SADC region.
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