A framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems
Identifying cost and time-efficient approaches to food security and nutrition monitoring programs is fundamental to increasing the utility and sustainability. Food security and nutrition monitoring systems should be periodically evaluated to ensure that their objectives are met, and re-oriented towa...
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African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development
2005
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| author | Babu, Suresh Chandra Ergeneman, Ayca |
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| description | Identifying cost and time-efficient approaches to food security and nutrition monitoring programs is fundamental to increasing the utility and sustainability. Food security and nutrition monitoring systems should be periodically evaluated to ensure that their objectives are met, and re-oriented towards the changing information needs for food policy interventions. In meeting these challenges, the role of continued evaluation of food security monitoring systems - for their impact on food security decision-making - cannot be overemphasized. The linkage between the information generated by these systems, planning and policy processes to improve food security remains weak in several sub-Saharan African countries. This paper aims at developing a framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems. Among the criteria used for evaluation are the capacity for data processing, analysis and, reporting, timely generation of information, commitment of decision makers and cost-effectiveness. Using this framework, the paper evaluates the National Early Warning System (NEWS) and the Famine Early Warning System (FEWS) programs in Uganda, to gain useful lessons for other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. A majority of food security monitoring systems continues to be based on macro-level information and operated at the national level. Future challenges in addressing household food security will require devolution of the process of food security monitoring and intervention systems to decentralized levels. The authors also find that a sound food security and nutrition monitoring system is simple, user-driven and has the commitment of relevant decision-makers, who will use the information in planning and policy design. The paper stresses that frequent evaluation of the methods and systems of monitoring food security is essential for sustaining the commitment of decisionmakers. Also, ongoing assessments will facilitate existing monitoring systems to develop into ones that encompass the sphere of livelihood security. The use of the livelihood approach in food security monitoring in turn will support preventive and proactive solutions, rather than curative approaches to food insecurity. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1704002025-02-19T14:07:47Z A framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems Babu, Suresh Chandra Ergeneman, Ayca food security nutrition monitoring evaluation early warning systems Identifying cost and time-efficient approaches to food security and nutrition monitoring programs is fundamental to increasing the utility and sustainability. Food security and nutrition monitoring systems should be periodically evaluated to ensure that their objectives are met, and re-oriented towards the changing information needs for food policy interventions. In meeting these challenges, the role of continued evaluation of food security monitoring systems - for their impact on food security decision-making - cannot be overemphasized. The linkage between the information generated by these systems, planning and policy processes to improve food security remains weak in several sub-Saharan African countries. This paper aims at developing a framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems. Among the criteria used for evaluation are the capacity for data processing, analysis and, reporting, timely generation of information, commitment of decision makers and cost-effectiveness. Using this framework, the paper evaluates the National Early Warning System (NEWS) and the Famine Early Warning System (FEWS) programs in Uganda, to gain useful lessons for other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. A majority of food security monitoring systems continues to be based on macro-level information and operated at the national level. Future challenges in addressing household food security will require devolution of the process of food security monitoring and intervention systems to decentralized levels. The authors also find that a sound food security and nutrition monitoring system is simple, user-driven and has the commitment of relevant decision-makers, who will use the information in planning and policy design. The paper stresses that frequent evaluation of the methods and systems of monitoring food security is essential for sustaining the commitment of decisionmakers. Also, ongoing assessments will facilitate existing monitoring systems to develop into ones that encompass the sphere of livelihood security. The use of the livelihood approach in food security monitoring in turn will support preventive and proactive solutions, rather than curative approaches to food insecurity. 2005 2025-01-29T12:56:56Z 2025-01-29T12:56:56Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/170400 en Limited Access African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development Babu, Suresh Chandra; Ergeneman, Ayca. 2005. A framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems. African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development 5(2) 26 pp. [online]. https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.9.1600 |
| spellingShingle | food security nutrition monitoring evaluation early warning systems Babu, Suresh Chandra Ergeneman, Ayca A framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems |
| title | A framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems |
| title_full | A framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems |
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| title_full_unstemmed | A framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems |
| title_short | A framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems |
| title_sort | framework for evaluating food security and nutrition monitoring systems |
| topic | food security nutrition monitoring evaluation early warning systems |
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