Govt. to Launch US$ 10 Mn WFP-KOICA Project for Thriposha Supply Chain 📈

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a US$ 10 million initiative to strengthen the Thriposha production line and enhance the national maize supply chain. Funded entirely by a grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the project will be led by the World Food Programme (WFP). • Project Scope & Timeline: Titled “Let’s Sow, Let’s Grow,” the initiative will run for five years from 2025 to 2029. It focuses on upgrading maize quality and reinforcing the food system from farm to factory. • Impact on Agriculture: The project targets approximately 7,500 small and medium-scale maize farmers across the Anuradhapura, Moneragala, and Badulla districts. • Strategic Goals: • Improve farmer productivity and livelihoods in key agricultural regions. • Ensure a stable, high-quality supply of raw materials for Thriposha manufacturing. • Bolster national nutrition security for vulnerable groups through food system resilience. • Funding: Fully funded via a US$ 10 million grant from South Korea (KOICA), requiring no domestic debt component.