In cooperation with the World Food Program, PepsiCo supports the agricultural sector in Iraq

[size=52]In cooperation with the World Food Program, PepsiCo supports the agricultural sector in Iraq[/size]

[size=45] Food and beverage company PepsiCo and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) unveiled a new partnership on Thursday to support farmers in Iraq affected by conflict and climate change and help build a more sustainable agricultural supply chain in the region.[/size]
[size=45]According to the statement of the World Food Program that was published on their official website and translated (Baghdad Today), "this partnership supports the government of Iraq to achieve its goal of eradicating hunger as part of the United Nations sustainable development goals."[/size]
[size=45]The statement added, "A $250,000 grant from the PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, will enable the World Food Program to expand its ongoing program, Food Assistance for Assets, to build resilience in Iraq, which strives to help rural communities to Being self-reliant, enduring and facing challenges such as climate change, the program has won the support of senior government officials in Iraq and the US-Iraq Business Council.[/size]
[size=45]He continued, "The cooperation will enable Iraqi small farmers to establish reliable market linkages, obtain much-needed financing, increase crop quality, and advance towards internationally recognized food and safety standards for sustainable agriculture."[/size]
[size=45]"Through the PepsiCo Foundation's support, WFP will provide farmers with training and technical expertise, and will share best agricultural practices, such as targeted use of irrigation and fertilizers," he said. PepsiCo will buy potatoes from farmers to use in food production, which helps build farmers’ livelihoods.”[/size]
[size=45]Vice President for Corporate Affairs, Wael Ismail, said: “We are honored to cooperate with the World Food Program to help support the agricultural sector in Iraq and build sustainable livelihoods, while contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on eliminating hunger and a better and more sustainable future for all.” .[/size]
[size=45]"This partnership is a great example of how the public and private sectors can work together to tackle an urgent global problem - food insecurity - and will have a significant impact on tens of thousands of local communities," he added.[/size]
[size=45]The representative of the World Food Program in Iraq, Alireza Qureshi, said: “We welcome this new partnership with PepsiCo, especially now that the Corona epidemic has had a serious impact on the livelihoods and food security of vulnerable communities, through the exchange of experiences and resources with the World Food Program and communities in Iraq, PepsiCo helps build a more sustainable food system, providing solutions for vulnerable farmers to increase the productivity of their land, and improve their incomes through better market links – ultimately transforming their lives.”[/size]
[size=45]He stressed that "working together to achieve this common goal highlights the significant impact of private sector participation in the region."[/size]
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