Source: World Food Programme
Country: Bhutan
Highlights
WFP Special Ambassador for School Feeding, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited Bhutan in May 2016. The visit further strengthened the collaboration – brought about by WFP - of the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Office of Princess’ Projects.
WFP Deputy Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific met with the Prime Minister of Bhutan to discuss the progress on the hand-over of the school feeding programme to the Government.
The Prime Minister of Bhutan takes special interest in the WFP supported rice fortification initiative which is being introduced as a measure to address micronutrient deficiencies among school children in the country.