On
August 4, 2016, the new World Food Programme (WFP) Representative and Country
Director, Angela Cespedes, presented her credentials through the Foreign
Affairs Minister Neneh Macdouall-Gaye, at her office in Banjul.
While
presenting her credentials, the new WFP representative assured Minister
Macdouall-Gaye of WFP’s continued commitment to complementing Government’s
effort in achieving food and nutrition security for all, especially women and
children.
“The
achievements made in social protection and home-grown school meals in The
Gambia will make my work very easy during my tenure,” said Angela Cespedes, WFP
Country Representative.
“I
am very impressed by the commendable strides made in agriculture, including
environmental safety, notably the ban on the use of plastic bags,” she
continued.
The
discussion focused on the partnership between WFP and the Gambia Government,
which sees significant potential in the Home-grown School Meals Programme as a
key development milestone.
“Our
doors will always be open to you and WFP, especially considering that your work
is aligned with the development goals of the country,” said Minister Neneh Macdouall-Gaye.
Ms
Cespedes, who is a nutritionist, has a background in social policy/social
protection, gender, traditional medicine and experience in emergencies. She
will serve in The Gambia for the next three years.
