Assistance to Caribbean Countries for the Implementation of the Food Insecurity Experience Scales (FIES) for Monitoring Progress towards Zero Hunger - TCP/SLC/3707

Assistance to Caribbean Countries for the Implementation of the Food Insecurity Experience Scales (FIES) for Monitoring Progress towards Zero Hunger - TCP/SLC/3707

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Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 8

Publisher FAO ;

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Category Factsheet

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Synopsis (short abstract) Better statistics lead to better policies and better development outcomes Because of this, FAO has always promoted the use of reliable agriculture and food security statistics in policy decision making In the Caribbean, countries are encouraged to use reliable data on food and agriculture to understand the level and severity of food insecurity In a context of growing food import bills, declining food production and climate change, it is crucial for governments in the region to have reliable statistical information for planning, monitoring and evaluating food and nutrition policies The capacity to produce and use this type of information varies considerably in the region In some countries, the National Statistical System ( is capable of producing reliable statistics for decision making In others, the NSS is rudimentary and requires support.

Language English

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