WFP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific - 2016 SPRs RBB 2016 SPRs by project type | Page 139

Standard Project Report 2016 Consultations on the Country Strategic Plan (CSP, 2017-2021) were held throughout the year and provided a unique platform for further engagement with the Government and development partners on WFP's strategic direction for the coming years, including WFP's continued shift from direct implementation to capacity development and policy support. Annual Country Beneficiaries Beneficiaries Male Female Total Children (under 5 years) 39,582 37,206 76,788 Children (5-18 years) 99,899 98,045 197,944 Adults (18 years plus) 9,273 20,853 30,126 148,754 156,104 304,858 Total number of beneficiaries in 2016 Lao People's Democratic Republic (LA) 6 Country Programme - 200242