EFSA Distance Learning material Two versions are available; one for experienced practitioners and the other for relative novices. The training package is an interactive package with many exercises and case studies to work through. Suitable for field staff Published in 2007, by |
Emergency Food Security Assessment Handbook, Second Edition This Handbook is intended for use when an Emergency Food Security Assessment (EFSA) is conducted in emergency situations or protracted crises, whether due to sudden natural disasters, disease, economic collapses or conflicts. An EFSA covers the geographic areas affected and determines the impact on households and their livelihoods. Published in 2009, by |
FAO Food Security Information for Action Distance Learning Material DISTANCE LEARNING materials designed for self-paced e-learning, developed by international experts to support capacity building and on-the-job Training and Workshops at national and local food security information systems and networks. Free of charge registration provides access to the materials. Published in 2007, by |
Food security assessments in emergencies: A livelihoods Approach Framework and concepts for food security assessment based on livelihoods approach. Detailed case studies of implementation. For managers and field staff. Published in 2000, by |
Handbook for defining and setting up a food security information and early warning system This handbook describes the Food Security and Early Warning Information System (FSIEWS) method, seeking to enhance the ability of governmental and non-governmental actors to know who, where and why people are affected or threatened by food insecurity. The handbook is addressed to national technical managers, central and decentralized, as well as to their... Published in 2001, by |
Household food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) for Measurement of Food Access Indicators Guide GUIDELINES outlining Household Food Insecurity Access Scale as a method for assessing food insecurity by looking at food access. This method is an adaptation of an approach used in the USA. The guidelines include the questionnaire and guidance for interviewers as well as details of how to score the results. These guidelines have been designed for those... Published in 2006, by |
How to Conduct a Food Security Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide for National Societies in Africa This guide should be used as a practical tool to undertake an initial food security assessment. It goes through the different stages of a food security assessment, and provides techniques and examples of how to perform a food security assessment. The guide can be used both in rural or urban settings. Published in 2006, by |
Integrated Food Security and Humanitarian Phase Classification: Technical Manual Version 1 This manual provides technical guidance to the use of IPC among FSAU analysts and technical partners, and will hopefully contribute to on-going global efforts to standardize core elements of humanitarian analysis and response (e.g., the SMART, Benchmarking, Needs Analysis Framework, Humanitarian Tracking Service, and Sphere Project). Published in 2006, by |
Protecting and Promoting Good Nutrition in Crisis and Recovery GUIDELINES designed to further the development of a more strategic focus that strengthens programme planners' capacity to protect and promote good nutrition in crisis situations. Its purpose is to establish a common vision and standpoint from which to assess, analyse and improve nutritional well-being in a variety of emergency contexts. It will be relevant... Published in 2005, by |
Sphere Nutrition Training Modules Nutrition training modules available on the Internet. They aim to improve the technical capacity for humanitarian response in nutrition. They are aimed at staff with some responsibility for designing or monitoring nutrition related projects and aim to ensure an understanding of the scope and content of Standards in the Food Security, Nutrition and Food Aid... Published in 2011, by |
The Household Economy Approach The aim of this manual is to describe the components of the HEA and the practical techniques needed to use them. It is primarily intended as a reference for people who have already had, or are engaged in, practical training in HEA. We suggest that readers of the manual who wish to use the approach to make significant operational decisions (for example,... Published in 2000, by |