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Food Security Information Systems and Networks (3 Lessons)

Also available in: French

This course introduces and provides guidance in assessing different kinds of information systems related to food security analysis.

> Trainer Notes (word, 54 kb)

> Download complete set of training materials (zip file, 2.4 Mb)

Lesson 1: Food Security Information Systems

This lesson introduces a basic framework for examining the various components of information systems and how they work together to support the decision making process.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 796 kb)
> Learner Notes (word, 129 kb)
> Exercises (word, 91 kb)
> Annex 1- Sugar fortification in Zambia (pdf)

Lesson 2: The Institutional Context

This lesson examines institutional responsibilities for the collection, analysis and reporting of food security information. It looks at the problems that arise from poorly integrated national information systems and considers possible solutions.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 1.9 Mb)
> Learner Notes (word, 144 kb)
> Exercises (word, 95 kb)
> Annex 1 - Decentralizing information systems: FSAU Somalia (word)
> Annex 2 - The Key Indicators Database System (KIDS) (word)
> Annex 3 - A good example of an integrated food security analysis: Kenya (word)
> Annex 4 - Technical compatibility for data sharing (word)

Lesson 3: Improving Food Security Information Systems

This lesson introduces a process for assessing national information systems concerned with food security analysis. It also provides guidelines on how to use the results of the assessment to strengthen food security information systems.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 1.8 Mb)
> Learner Notes (word, 474 kb)
> Exercises (word, 101 kb)
> Annex 1- SWOC Analysis (pdf)
> Annex 2- Information Sharing among Institutions and Organizations (pdf)
> Annex 3- Institutional Mechanisms and Mandates (pdf)
> Annex 4- Integrated Analysis for Information Sharing (pdf)
> Annex 5- Stakeholder Analysis (pdf)
> Annex 6- Data Sheet: example for nutrition surveillance system (pdf)
> Formulation of a National FIVIMS Strategy for Fiji (pdf)
> Formulation of a National FIVIMS Strategy for Samoa (pdf)
> FIVIMS Assessment Report - Strengthening Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Information Management in Lesotho (pdf)