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Qualitative methods for assessing the impact of development programmes on food security

E-learning fact sheet

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Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category Brochure

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Synopsis (short abstract) This fact sheet describes the course that aims to provide guidance and to assist programme managers, and monitoring and evaluation officers on the use of qualitative methods to assess the impact of food security and nutrition development programmes.

Language English

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