Global food security assessment guidelines: A step-by - International ...

ContentsContentsAbbreviations and acronyms _____________________________________ 31. Introduction _______________________________________________________ 5Who this guide is for __________________________________________________ 5When to use this guide ________________________________________________ 5How to use this guide__________________________________________________ 52. What is food security? ____________________________________________ 73. What is an assessment? __________________________________________ 134. What is a food security assessment? _____________________________ 15What is the objective of a food security assessment? ________________________ 15When to conduct a food security assessment ______________________________ 16The main principles of a food security assessment __________________________ 17The different phases of a food security assessment__________________________ 18Possible responses to food insecurity _____________________________________ 185. How to conduct a food security assessment ______________________ 21Step 1: Preparation of a food security assessment_______________ 21How to prepare a food security assessment_______________________ 21How to define food security assessment objectives _________________ 23Step 2: Secondary information collection_________________________ 24Step 3: Primary information collection ___________________________ 27How to collect information through observation ___________________ 28How to collect information through interviews _____________________ 30What are interviews? ______________________________________ 30Who should you interview? _________________________________ 31How to select the people you want to interview_________________ 33How to conduct an interview ________________________________ 34Information to collect during interviews _______________________ 36Interview checklist: what to ask ______________________________ 37Step 4: Analysis ___________________________________________________ 416. How to compile a food security assessment report _______________ 457. How to choose an appropriate food security intervention ________ 498. Considerations specific to urban food security assessments ______ 551