Resources for Trainers

Baseline Food Security Assessments (3 Lessons)

This course describes the purpose and features of baseline assessments and how they differ from action-oriented assessments. The course also provides guidance on selecting a baseline assessment method depending on the context, and on how to incorporate historical trends when conducting food security assessments.

> Trainer Notes (word, 126 kb)

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Baseline and Action-oriented Assessments

This lesson provides a definition for baseline and action-oriented assessments and describes their differences in terms of purpose, use of information and the resources required for each. It also explains how baseline and action-oriented assessments complement each other.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 430 kb)
> Learner Notes (word, 201 kb)
> Exercises (word, 123 kb)

Lesson 2: Selecting a Baseline Assessment Method

This lesson illustrates the features of different baseline assessment methods, and provides criteria to determine which methods may be most appropriate under specific food security contexts.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 374 kb)
> Learner Notes (word, 236 kb)
> Exercises (word, 115 kb)

Lesson 3: Monitoring Changes in Food Security

This lesson looks at two types of regular food security assessments: early warning and monitoring food security trends. It describes how regular assessments are carried out and how they relate to baseline assessments and the decision-making process.

> Slide Presentation (powerpoint, 1.3 MB)
> Learner Notes (word, 164 kb)
> Exercises (word, 131 kb)