WFP is governed by the WFP Executive Board, which consists of 36 Member States.
The organization has an Executive Director, who is appointed jointly by the UN Secretary General and the Director-General of FAO (UN Food and Agriculture Organization), after consultation with the Board.
The Executive Director is appointed for fixed five-year terms. He or she is responsible for the administration of WFP as well as the implementation of its programmes, projects and other activities. WFP also has Deputy Executive Directors, with specific briefs.
The organization's strategic direction is mapped out in its Strategic Plan, which is renewed every four years and is approved by the board. Funding is voluntary and principal donors are governments.
