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Country Programme - Bangladesh

This operation has been modified as per Budget Revision 2 (see below).

Consistent economic growth over the past decade despite frequent shocks has enabled Bangladesh to achieve notable improvements in poverty reduction, education and child mortality. High rates of  child  undernutrition, food insecurity and extreme poverty continue, however.

 

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WFP Offices
Country at a glance 2013
Planned Beneficiaries1,778,179
Beneficiary needs (mt)85,344
Beneficiary needs ($US)76,649,744
Donors - 2013 ($US)
Donors - Directed contributions
Multilateral contributionsUS$ 1,390,000
USA10,000,000
Japan5,460,672
UN Common Funds and Agencies (excl CERF)3,076,924
Australia1,746,725
Saudi Arabia996,554
Private Donors957,947
Threats to food security
  • Climate change
  • Floods 
  • Natural disasters 
  • High food prices