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Guidance note - Assessing post-disaster food security

Year of publication 2012

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The following guidance note describes the requirements and steps in undertaking post-disaster food security assessment. The guidance note on damage, loss and needs assessment intended for recovery and reconstruction is prepared separately.

Language English

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