Japan and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed an agreement to support indigenous communities in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. The initiative aims to strengthen resilience and create development opportunities through a project titled “Project to Improve the Resilience of Indigenous Communities by Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Management, Development of Post-Harvest Processing Facilities, and Improvement of Nutrition.”
The agreement will allow for comprehensive actions focused on sustainable agriculture, innovative energy solutions, improved nutrition, support for local entrepreneurship, and the development of value chains to help economic growth in the region.
According to officials, 1,500 producer households will benefit directly from these interventions. An additional 3,000 households are expected to benefit indirectly through coordinated efforts involving the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA), local authorities, international cooperation agencies, and civil society organizations.
From MAGA’s perspective: "We reaffirm our commitment to a stronger, more sustainable and inclusive agriculture sector that provides better opportunities for rural families in Guatemala."
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