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3.2.5. USDA: Food for Progress
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Introduction. USDA Food for Progress programs implement agricultural, economic, and/or
infrastructure development activities, and are usually supported by monetized food aid funds.
USDA Food for Progress programs in Guatemala have monetized soybean meal, yellow maize,
and tallow in the past five years. See table below for details.
There are no scheduled Food for Progress monetizations for 2011.
Table 20. USDA: Food for Progress Monetizations 2006-2010
Year Partner Commodity Quantity
2006 Finca Tallow 2,000 MT
2006 Government of Guatemala Yellow Maize 18,000 MT
2006 Texas A&M University Soybean Meal 15,000 MT
2007 Finca Soybean Meal 8,000 MT
2008 Texas A&M University Soybean Meal 15,000 MT
2010 Universidad del Valle Yellow Maize 9,750 MT
Source: Personal Correspondence with USDA Food Assistance Division, July 2011 and CRS, July 2011
3.2.6. USDA Programming: LRP
CRS, with funding from USDA, is currently piloting a one-year LRP project in Guatemala, as
authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill. LRP is based on the principle that providing cash for food
purchases from surplus markets in the region may allow for a quicker and more cost-efficient
response to food crises (USDA, 2011).
The CRS pilot is intended to inform a study which examines the timeliness and effectiveness of
using LRP as a response to food crises as well as examines the enhancement of USG food
assistance programs. CRS is working with local partner Caritas Santa Rosa to distribute the
food, and with Cornell University, which is a sub-recipient for market monitoring assistance. The
program serves 3,000 households in 70 communities.
CRS procures maize and beans in the departments of Izabal and Santa Rosa and maize/soy
fortified flour (Incaparina 46
) in Guatemala City. All commodities are distributed to households in
Santa Rosa through FFW activities which include the reparation of roads, schools, health posts,
and churches, as well as the establishment of tree nurseries, soil conservation structures, and
home gardens. The table below shows tonnages procured as of July 2011. As the table shows,
CRS still needs to procure 540 MT of maize to fulfill the program agreement, which may not
happen due to commodity price increases. All program activities, including procurements and
distributions, must be completed by September 30, 2011 at the close of the program (Personal
correspondence with USDA Food Assistance Division, July 2011).
Table 21. CRS: LRP Procurement, 2010-2011
Commodity
Amount in
Agreement Total Procured as of July 2011 Procurement Dates
Maize 1,224 MT 680 MT October 2010; February 2011
Black Beans 147 MT 147 MT October 2010; February 2011
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Incaparina is a nutritious fortified blend of maize, soy, vitamins and minerals commonly used for hot drinks and other dishes.
Incaparina is processed in Guatemala by Alimentos S.A and is widely available in markets around the country.
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