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| EC-FAO Food Security Programme Newsletter | November 2006 |
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First Food Security Distance Learning Unit Reporting Food Security Information Launched! http://www.foodsec.org/DL/dlintro_en.asp Le Programme de la CE-FAO “l'information pour l'action” annonce la parution de l'unité d'apprentissage électronique intitulée: "Présenter l'information sur la sécurité alimentaire." |
Each lesson is delivered in an interactive self-paced dynamic learning environment which uses illustrated step-by-step instructions and exercises. A French version is being prepared. The GIEWS Workstation was officially launched on September 27, 2006 at an official presentation at the National Statistical Service in Yerevan, Armenia. The National Statistical Service Representative highlighted that the GIEWS Workstation responds to one of the country's most pressing needs: a reliable means for managing and exchanging food security information among decentralized centers. The Workstation allows national institutions to: - maintain ownership of their data; - easily exchange data with national and international databases; and - rapidly access new technology and analytical tools. More information: http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/News/news_06_05.htm  3. Food Security Policy Briefs available in 3 languages As part of its overall mission to improve information for policy making and action, the programme supports the development of policy briefs on key food security topics. These are available in English, French and Spanish at: http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/News/pubs_briefs.htm Policy Brief Topics: - Towards Effective Food Security Responses in Crisis Situations - Food Security - The Integrated Food Security and Humanitarian Phase Classification (IPC) Framework 4. EC-FAO Food Security Programme and the Integrated Phase Classification System exhibits at the CFS Conference The EC-FAO Food Security Programme had a stand at the recent Committee on World Food Security Conference held in Rome. Another stand was dedicated to the "Integrated Humanitarian and Food Security Phase Classification System" (IPC) whose further development is being supported by the Programme. The IPC is a standardized scale that integrates food security, nutrition and livelihood information into a clear statement about the severity of a crisis and implications for humanitarian response. It aims at providing a common currency for food security and humanitarian analysis. The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) serves as a forum in the United Nations System for the review and follow-up of policies concerning world food security, including food production and physical and economic access to food. Pictures and more information are available on-line at: http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/News/news_06_08.htm 5. Recent Training Events and Workshops in Botswana, Cambodia, Laos and Georgia Annual Regional Agrometeorology Workshop: Enhancing FAO tools and methodologies in the SADC Region for applications in food security monitoring and assessments. Gaborone, Botswana 13 - 17 November 2006 http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/News/tr_sadc_01.htm Producing Food Security Information Products that Result in Action Phnom Penh, Cambodia 9 - 13 October, 2006 http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/News/tr_fsip_01.htm Improving National Capacity for Analyzing Food Consumption Data Related to Food Insecurity and Poverty |
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The EC-FAO Food Security Information for Action Programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission or the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |