Guinea-Bissau

A group of women farmers stand in one of their fields. WFP / Wilson Gama

Gender Innovation Fund Supports Women Farmers in Guinea-Bissau

Through the Gender Innovation Project, WFP Guinea-Bissau is supporting women’s farming associations in the regions of Bafata and Oio. In exchange for part of their fresh produce, which goes towards WFP school meals in 16 schools, WFP gives farming equipment to the women.  

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Overview

Guinea-Bissau currently ranks 164 out of 169 countries on the UNDP 2010 Human Development Index (HDI), characterized by a ‘structural emergency’ marked by persistently critical socio-economic indicators. Although, there is a hope that donor confidence will return, which will provide support to the country’s economic recovery.

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Country at a glance 2012
Planned Beneficiaries105,000
Beneficiary needs (mt)4,028
Beneficiary needs ($US)5,476,131
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