The Government of Brazil has provided more than $2.3 million for a new local food purchase programme to be set up by FAO and the World Food Programme (WFP) to benefit farmers and vulnerable populations in five African countries – Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger and Senegal. Brazil will share expertise drawn from its own national Food Purchase Programme (PAA). |
Fishing and fish farming contribute to food security in three ways. They directly increase people's food supplies, providing animal protein and important micronutrients. Fish also fills in the gaps during lean times. And fishing and aquaculture provide jobs and income that can be used to buy other food.
