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France-Philippines food security cooperation

Overview

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has partnered with the Philippine Department of Finance and the Asian Development Bank to launch the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) Project.

Supported by EUR 200 million in financing, the initiative aims to strengthen food security and nutrition for approximately 750,000 low-income households. Implemented alongside the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the project will provide monthly electronic food vouchers redeemable at accredited retailers. Beyond direct food assistance, the program includes support for maternal and child nutrition, hygiene, healthy meal planning, and livelihood opportunities.

Entities

Philippines · Agence Française de Développement · Asian Development Bank · Frederick D. Go · Department of Social Welfare and Development

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Agence Française de Développement funds projects in Angola and Philippines

    The Agence Française de Développement is funding digital governance and urban projects in Angola and a EUR 200 million food security initiative in the Philippines.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    France provides EUR 200 million to boost food security in Philippines

    The Philippines and France have partnered on the EUR 200 million REFUEL Project to provide electronic food vouchers and nutrition support to 750,000 low-income households.

Sources

digitalangola.com · diningandcooking.com