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  • Improve access to information through networking and sharing
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    The FAO FIVIMS Initiative collaborates with other agencies and with country and local-level initiatives to provide a wide range of learning resources to improve the generation and use of food security
    Glossary: food security
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    A situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
    information. The learning initiatives are developed specifically looking at the country and local-level needs and aim assists countries to improve the targeting and implementation of programmes to reduce food insecurity
    Glossary: food insecurity
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    A situation that exists when people lack secure  access to sufficient amounts of safe and nutritious food for normal  growth and development and an active and healthy life. It may be caused  by the unavailability of food, insufficient purchasing power,  inappropriate distribution, or inadequate use of food at the household  level. Food insecurity, poor conditions of health and sanitation, and  inappropriate care and feeding practices are the major causes of poor  nutritional status. Food insecurity may be chronic, seasonal or  transitory. 
    and vulnerability
    Glossary: vulnerability
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    The presence of factors that place people at risk of becoming food insecure or malnourished, including those factors that affect their ability to cope.
    , as well as policies and strategies.
     
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    Key Publications

    Making FIVIMS work for you: Tools and Tips
    Making FIVIMS work for you: Tools and Tips
    FIVIMS Tools and Tips is a set of methodological tools to assist in the development of FIVIMS at country level.
    Handbook for Defining and Setting up a Food Security Information and Early Warning System (FSIEWS)
    Handbook for Defining and Setting up a Food Security Information and Early Warning System (FSIEWS)
    The aim of this handbook is to describe the FSIEWS (Food Security and Early Warning Information System) method for the benefit of the community of governmental and non-governmental actors engaged in the fight against hunger.
    Choosing a method for poverty mapping
    Choosing a method for poverty mapping
    Poverty and food insecurity are heterogeneous phenomena in most countries; types and depth of poverty, measured in different ways, vary between and within countries and regions.
    Background and Principles for National FIVIMS
    Background and Principles for National FIVIMS
    A guide for developing or strengthening food security and vulnerability analysis capacity at national level.
    FIVIMS Briefing Kit, Philippines
    FIVIMS Briefing Kit, Philippines
    In the Philippines, the FIVIMS Briefing Kit provides guidance on the establishment of a national FIVIMS. The Kit is made up of a series of information leaflets on basic FIVIMS concepts, approches, indicators, organizational/operational functions and a Manual of Operations.
    The Integrated Food Security and Humanitarian Phase Classification- Technical Manual
    The Integrated Food Security and Humanitarian Phase Classification- Technical Manual
    In 2004, the Food Security Analysis Unit (FSAU) in Somalia developed the Integrated Food Security and Humanitarian Phase Classification (IPC) with an aim to improve the analysis of food security, nutrition and livelihoods issues of the Somali population, and the relevance of the analysis for decision-making.
    FIVIMS Manual of Operations, Philippines
    FIVIMS Manual of Operations, Philippines
    The Manual of Operations describes the different components needed to make a national FIVIMS operational.

    Resources

    Food Security Information for Action Programme
    Food Security Information for Action Programme
    This link provides access to Food Security related information and resources produced by the EC-FAO Food Security Information for Action Programme.
    Helen Keller International (HKI)
    Helen Keller International (HKI)
    The Helen Keller International programs have the goal to reduce suffering of those without access to needed health or vision care and ultimately, to help lift people from poverty.

    Contacts

    Cristina Petracchi
    Information Management Specialist
    (+39)0657053185
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    Denise Melvin
    Information and Communication Officer
    (+39)0657054003
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