FOOD CRISIS INFORMATION INITIATIVES
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Methods/tools for data analysis
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Tools for data dissemination
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Institutional capacity building activities
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Products/databases maintained
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FEWSNET/
USAID
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USAID-funded activity to provide early warning and vulnerability information on emerging food security issues.
Monitors various data and information as early indications of potential threats to food security.
The FEWS NET project is comprised of a coordinated network of US government agencies (NASA, NOAA, USGS), and the US-based company who manages the project (Chemonics International).
Also focuses on capacity development, network building and strengthening, developing policy useful information, and forming consensus about food security problems and solutions in order to strengthen early warning and response networks.
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Strengthens the abilities of countries and regional organizations to manage risk of food insecurity through the provision of timely and analytical early warning and vulnerability information.
Creates system for data integration and analysis
Provides integrated information for D.C. decision-makers
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Data management tools for remote sensing, agriculture and price series, incl. satellite imagery, the WRSI (Water resource satisfaction index), the Moisture Index, and the Soil Water Index (SWI)
Vulnerability and Assessment tools
Publications:
http://www.fews.net/learning/activities/?i=1019
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Limited
(Monthly reports posted on website www.fews.net)
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Limited
Provides training sessions, workshops, on-the-job training, and conferences to strengthen the technical capacity of its network partners to do improved early warning and food security monitoring and reporting through the transfer of tools and methods
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Food economy baseline and outcome analyses
Hazard and Risk Reports
Maintains two databases:
(1) *Africa data dissemination service (ADDS), maintained by USGS
(2) *Climate Prediction Center/FEWS NET database on weather in FEWS NET countries, maintained by NOAA
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25 Countries: 20 African countries in west, east and southern Africa; 4 Central American countries (Haiti, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras); and Afghanistan
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VAM/
WFP
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Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) functions in the design and management of WFP's emergency and development activities. At WFP's headquarters in Rome, the VAM Unit is an office within the Operations Department. Its main role is to provide strategic and technical support to VAM Program Advisors and Officers, as well as for VAM Focal Points in the field. Each of WFP's seven bureaus has a Regional Program Advisor who is specialized in VAM skills. There are approximately 14 VAM Officers in WFP Country Offices. Many other Country Offices without a full-time VAM Officer nominate a member of staff or national consultant to act as a VAM focal point. These VAM personnel conduct various vulnerability analysis and mapping activities to support WFP programming.
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Provides up-to-date information on food security and vulnerability for WFP decision-makers
Conducts vulnerability mapping for targeting and intervention design
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GIS development and mapping techniques
A Standard Analytical Framework (SAF) providing guidelines for conducting analyses for understanding & measuring vulnerability to food insecurity, monitoring changes in food security, identifying causes and plausible solutions and planning for future food security and vulnerability problems.
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Limited
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Provides data to WFP decision-makers.
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Poverty and food security analytical reports and assessments
Vulnerability maps
Online document library accessible to the public (http://www.wfp.org/operations/vam/vam_docustore/data_analysis.asp#) currently providing access to primary and secondary data sets and findings from baseline, emergency and monitoring studies conducted in Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Nepal, Zambia.
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FIVIMS/
FAO
http://www.fivims.net/index.jspx?lang=en
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Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Information and Mapping Systems (FIVIMS) operate on various levels: international and national FIVIMS programs and the global FIVIMS initiative. FIVIMS assemble, analyze and disseminate information on who the food insecure are, where they are located, and why they are food insecure, nutritionally vulnerable or at risk.
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Aids in the development of best practices in food security information system work at country level and across a variety of socio-economic circumstances
Advocates co-ordination among donor and technical agency efforts in food security information system work
Links information systems to action programs
Evaluates the impact of programs in malnourishment and poverty reduction
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Key Indicator Data System (KIDS): internationally comparable database of key indicators
FIVIMS Tools and Tips: a set of maps and methodological tools developed by FAO's Food Security and Agricultural Projects Analysis Service (ESAF) as a contribution to the FIVIMS initiative
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The Key Indicator Mapping System (KIMS): software system for data-sharing, key indicators mapping, information retrieval and dissemination.
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Encourages country-lead fivims through technical assistance and various publications (e.g. FIVIMS Start-up Kit; Guidelines for National FIVIMS: Background and Principles)
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KIDS/KIMS
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Worldwide
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POVERTY MAPPING INITIATIVES
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Poverty Mapping/ CIAT, UNEP-GRID and FAO
http://povertymap.net/
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The three partners (CIAT, UNEP-GRID and FAO) have established a project Steering Committee and a Project Management Group to guide and manage the implementation of the Poverty Mapping Project. The Inter-Agency Working Group on FIVIMS will provide general oversight and will facilitate links with key international agencies, donors and NGOs
The project is dedicated to
analysis and mapping of the spatial distribution of poverty,
the production and promotion of the use of poverty maps and showing linkages between poverty and food insecurity, the environment and development, and the promotion of the use of poverty maps in policy making and targeting assistance.
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The establishment of a global collection of poverty maps and GIS database which will be available to interested users/ network members, eventually being used for decision-making.
A synthesis of the state-of-the-art tools and methods for mapping food insecurity, poverty and vulnerability in various contexts
Poverty and Food Insecurity Mapping Case Studies in four countries
An active and functional web-based network of individuals and institutions exchanging information and jointly improving the techniques and practical utility of food insecurity and poverty mapping systems for improved programming at national, regional and global levels.
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A selection of publications on food insecurity and poverty mapping techniques, including methods of small area estimation.
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Limited
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Limited. Sometimes works through partner organizations on in-country training in statistics and GIS for the production of poverty mapping projects.
Committed to the development of a web-based network of poverty mapping experts and partner organizations.
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Website library of poverty, demographic, health, economic, water and food security maps and publications.
http://www.povertymap.net/mapsgraphics/
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Mainly Africa, Asia, and Central and South America
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PRIMARY DATA STRENGTHENING INITIATIVES
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Initiative/
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Methods/tools for data analysis
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Tools for data dissemination
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PARIS 21/
Interagency
http://www.paris21.org/index.htm
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PARIS21 is serviced by a small secretariat based in Paris, as part of the Development
Co-operation Directorate of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The
work of the consortium is guided by a steering committee with representatives of developing and
transition countries from each region of the world, bilateral donors, and the UN, OECD, World Bank,
IMF and EC.
The consortium was established in response to the UN Economic and Social Council resolution on the goals of the UN Conference on Development, it is a consortium calling for better donor cooperation to improve statistical, analytical and policy setting capacity. Promotes a culture of evidence-based policymaking and monitoring especially in developing countries and countries preparing and implementing World Bank PRSPs.
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Advocates well-managed national statistical systems capable of generating priority statistics and indicators needed for national development strategies.
Improves data dissemination, analysis techniques
Builds national capacity through regional networking.
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None
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Limited
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Developed a set of 34 qualitative and quantitative Statistical Capacity Building (SCB) Indicators to help track progress of countries in building their
statistical capacity.
http://www.paris21.org/htm/task/scbi/scbisumrpt.pdf
and
http://www.paris21.org/htm/TT_Indicators.htm
E-mail-based member task teams focusing on advocacy, statistical capacity building indicators, strategic statistical development planning, censuses, rural and agricultural statistics
Sponsors workshops bringing national statistical agencies together with development strategists
to explore the scope for regional co-operation.
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Focus on developing countries (2/3 of members)
http://www.paris21.org/docarch/index.html
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Poverty Analysis and Data Initiative/
World Bank Institute
http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/povertyanalysis/index.html
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World Bank initiative to addressing the need for better poverty analysis, monitoring and impact evaluation to support the poverty reduction strategy papers (PSRPs). Focus on teaching the appropriate use of information and analysis in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of poverty reduction policies.
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Supports governments in poverty measurement and diagnostics, poverty monitoring and poverty impact evaluation
Builds analytic capacity of groups involved in poverty reduction strategy (the PRSP process)
Promotes closer collaboration among producers of information, technical analysts and policy makers
Develop regional networks and platforms for knowledge exchange.
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Seminars for policy makers to promote evidence-based policy formulation
Workshops for managers of information systems
Technical courses on poverty measurements, monitoring, impact evaluation, dynamics and mapping
Small grants and mentoring support for implementation of newly acquired skills
Regional venues for discussion of issues, information exchange, and access to additional resources.
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None
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Worldwide, particularly Africa and Asia. See list of events:
http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/povertyanalysis/events.html
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AFRISTAT
http://www.afristat.org/
English:
http://www.afristat.org/Afristat/Presentation/accueil_presentation-english.htm
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AFRISTAT is an international organization initiated by a 1993 treaty signed by the 14 African members of the Franc Zone, with the general purpose of reinforcing development of economic, social and environmental statistics in member states and improving competence in these areas.
AFRISTAT is led by a council of ministers. Management and administration of AFRISTAT is under the responsibility of a general director in turn under the authority of a direction committee comprised of
directors of national statistical offices, directors of economic studies of central banks in member states and
representatives from economic and monetary unions to which member states belong
A Scientific Council made up of representatives from users, international organizations and universities assists the Direction Committee.
The initial capital amounts to 3.35 billion Franc CFA (6.5 million US dollars). It is made up of subscriptions from member states (1.85 billion Franc CFA) and from France (1.5 billion Franc CFA).
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Develops methodologies for the collection, processing and
dissemination of basic statistical information
Harmonizes concepts and classifications to
make the statistics comparable between member states
Improves the dissemination and utilization of statistical information, and organizes databases accessible to the various economic and social agents in the region
Undertakes analyses and wrap-up reviews for all member states
Helps provide training in statistics and economic studies
Provide support to national statistical institutions
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ERETES, a standard module for the implementation of a new system of national accounts, covering agriculture, livestock, general government accounts, foreign trade and the balance of payments, compilations of the accounts of enterprises, treatment of external aid, the informal sector.
http://www.afristat.org/Afristat/Presentation/PDF/capacity.pdf
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http://www.afristat.org/Afristat/Presentation/PDF/capacity.pdf
Website with regularly updated short term economic statistics for member states.
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Work groups of national experts from member states for the promotion of harmonized concepts, standards, methods, sources and results, and the definition and design of coherent tools.
Results audits ensuring coherence, reliability and adequate dissemination of information
Inventories of baseline sources and methods used by the national statistical systems of member states, and identification and mobilization of the experience and knowledge acquired by international experts and agencies
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Currently comprised of 18 African states. Any sub-Saharan or Indian Ocean country can apply to join.
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PORTALS/METADATA INITIATIVES
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Povertynet/
interagency
http://www.worldbank.org/poverty/data/index.htm
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A site maintained by the Poverty Reduction Group, part of the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Network at the World Bank. Developed to provide both broad introductions to key poverty issues as well as more detailed analysis and data for researchers and practitioners.
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Organizes online resources for understanding and alleviating poverty
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Website functioning as an organizational center for poverty data, impact evaluations, health, monitoring databases, learning resources.
Access to PRSP Document Library: Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers prepared by member countries are made available on this World Bank website.
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Access to Poverty Monitoring Database: Quick access to comprehensive poverty information, such as poverty assessment summaries, social indicators, household surveys and participatory studies.
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None
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Worldwide
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GDDS/
IMF
http://dsbb.imf.org/Applications/web/gdds/gddshome/
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IMF initiative providing guidance for the overall development of macroeconomic, financial, and socio-demographic data to benefit national statistical agencies, the users of data, and the providers of technical assistance.
Recommends comprehensive frameworks, data categories and indicators as well as good practices regarding coverage, periodicity, and timeliness
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Provides assistance in improving data quality
Develops frameworks for evaluating needs and setting priorities for data improvement
Provides guidance in the dissemination to the public of comprehensive, timely, accessible, and reliable economic, financial, and socio-demographic statistics.
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A standard set of economic and socio-demographic indicators to guide data collection and analysis
http://dsbb.imf.org/Applications/web/gdds/gddstableb/
A set of comprehensive frameworks (coverage, classification, analytical framework, periodicity, timeliness) for real fiscal financial, external sector data.
http://dsbb.imf.org/Applications/web/gdds/gddstablea/
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Publishes the "Guide to the General Data Dissemination System": http://dsbb.imf.org/Applications/web/gdds/gddsguidelangs/
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Holds regional seminars focused on data quality, analysis, dissemination and the preparation of pilot metadata.
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Comprehensive collection of detailed metadata on IMF member country surveys (economic, financial, and socio-demographic). Metadata includes coverage, periodicity, timeliness, frameworks and indicators. Cantact information for data acquisition is always provided. Direct web links to many of the national databases are also sometimes available.
http://dsbb.imf.org/Applications/web/gdds/gddscategorylist/
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Member countries of the IMF
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Hunger task force/
UNDGO
http://www.undg.org/content.cfm?id=580
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