Knowledge and Learning
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.