The Role of World Food Program (WFP) in Overcoming The Food Crisis In Syria 2021-2022

Abstract

This research discusses the role of the World Food Program (WFP) in dealing with the food crisis in Syria in 2021-2022. The armed conflict that has been going on for a decade has caused a prolonged food crisis and economic crisis. Government policies that cannot handle the crisis experienced by their country, so the WFP as an international organization helps Syria in handling the crisis through the distribution of ground assistance. This research aims to find out what the WFP is doing to help overcome the food crisis in 2021-2022. This research also uses the theory of the role and function of international organizations. This research is a descriptive qualitative research with data collection methods using library research techniques and documentary studies. The result of this research is that WFP as an international organization in handling the food crisis in Syria acts as an instrument, arena and independent actor. These roles are seen in the implementation of WFP programs in Syria. WFP's main programs are Emergency Operation (EMOP), Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO), and Special Operation (SO). In 2020, the effectiveness of this program was almost invisible due to the emergence of Covid-19 which impacted the following year. This is because with the changes in operational procedures when implementing the program, health regulations must be followed to avoid the spread of Covid-19. WFP's role can be measured and seen from the actual implementation of its programs, depending on the conditions and situations.