Between December 2 and 10, Brazil will host a delegation from Pakistan on a study mission aimed at strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation in strategic areas such as food security, family farming, and sustainable rural development. The exchange seeks to promote mutual learning and share successful experiences that can be adapted to the Pakistani context.
The initiative is organized by the WFP Center of Excellence against Hunger in Brazil and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), with support from the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), the National Fund for Education Development (FNDE), and the Ministry of Agrarian Development (MDA).
The mission will be divided into two stages: field visits in the city of Arapiraca, Alagoas, from December 2 to 6, and institutional meetings in Brasilia, between December 8 and 10.
In Alagoas, the delegation will learn about innovative family farming practices, agroforestry systems, and cooperative initiatives, as well as programs such as the National School Feeding Program (PNAE) and the Food Acquisition Program (PAA). In addition, they will visit local initiatives to promote food and nutritional security, such as the popular restaurant and food bank.
In Brasilia, the meetings will include presentations on Brazilian public policies, such as Bolsa Família, PRONAF, and food security strategies, as well as debates on governance, technical assistance, and the integration of climate actions.
The main objective of the visit is to strengthen technical and institutional capacities, promote policy dialogue, and establish lasting partnerships between Brazilian and Pakistani institutions.
The exchange of experiences will enable Pakistan to advance in the implementation of programs focused on school feeding, social protection, and sustainable agriculture, while Brazil will have the opportunity to share its practices and learn from the challenges faced by the Asian country.