Following its independence in 1991, Georgia underwent political upheaval and economic downturn, more severe than in many other former Soviet republics. The 2003 Rose Revolution was a turning point. It propelled the country on a democratic path and promoted macro-economic stability.
WFP will extend PRRO 10211 for a final two-year-period up to the end of 2008 as part of a phase out operation. This extension will focus on addressing the needs among the destitute population until such time that the Government’s social assistance programme, and other mechanisms, is in place.
The majority of resources will be channeled to promote sustainable food security among the rural poor. Others will be earmarked towards supporting the Government’s school optimization plan and de-institutionalization of children. In partnership with the Global Fund,WFP will also provide assistance to tuberculosis patients and people living with HIV/AIDs.
Food aid will, thus, be used as a tool and catalyst to promote recovery at the grassroots level, while the country is going through a major transition and until these activities can be taken over by other initiatives.
Partnership with Government at all levels will be a guiding theme throughout the PRRO to build up capacities and advocate for food security issues in anticipation of a WFP phase-out by the end of 2008.
The applied strategy has been coordinated with Government, donors, aid partners and beneficiaries. It also takes into account recommendations from a self-Evaluation/After-Action Review.
