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Communicating Food Security Information to Decision-Makers
University Roma Tre, Faculty of Economics, Rome, Italy
31 May 2008

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OVERVIEW

Summary

Communication with decision-makers is an important activity for professionals involved in monitoring and analyzing chronic hunger and vulnerability.

This two-hour session focused on reporting. Experience shows that the use and impact of information often depends on how it is reported.

Key questions include:
- Who food security analysts have to report to? When and how often?
- What kind of report is needed? What information should be included?

The session used training materials developed for the “Producing Food Security Information Products that Result in Action” course delivered in five countries.
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Location

University of Roma Tre , Faculty of Economics, Rome , Italy

Target Audience

10 post-graduate Human Development M.A. students

Objectives

- Raise participants' awareness of the importance of producing FSIPs that support decision-making; and

- Identify the main factors that influence the use of information for decision-making and their impact on reducing food insecurity.

Feedback from Participants

Several participants recommended including a longer session in next year's curriculum.

Contacts

Mr. George Simon
Course Tutor
University Roma Tre
georgeandre_simon@yahoo.com

EC-FAO Programme:
Ms. Françoise Trine
Food Security Analyst, FAO
Tel +39 06 57054239
Francoise.Trine@fao.org

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DOCUMENTS

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Course Outline

LINKS

> More information about the course (Roma Tre Faculty of Economics)

> Resources for Trainers - including powerpoint slides, exercises, trainer's notes, etc.

The EC-FAO Programme on "Linking Information and Decision Making to Improve Food Security" is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations