Anatomy of WFP Emergency Operations

Abstract

This chapter dissects the complex structure of WFP emergency operations to examine the four main elements that were involved in the WFP’s shift of focus from development to relief assistance:

• the strategic redeployment of WFP staff and of decision- making from headquarters to the WFP regional bureaux and country offices in developing countries;

• the WFP’s transport and logistics expertise and experience;

• the benefits of new communications and information technology; and

• the development and strengthening of partnerships and co-operation with other major humanitarian agencies, other UN and international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector.