This report synthesizes findings from 15 World Food Programme (WFP) After Action Reviews (AARs) conducted across drought, flood and cyclone contexts between 2023 and 2025. It identifies recurring enablers and constraints of anticipatory action (AA), as well as gaps in how AA is reviewed and institutionalized.
By systematically comparing review findings across countries, the report highlights recurring strengths, bottlenecks and cross-cutting challenges, while also identifying gaps that are insufficiently addressed in current AAR documentation. The objective is not only to document lessons learned, but also to strengthen institutional learning, improve design choices and inform future AA implementation and governance.