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ProjectImproving Evidence-Based Decision-Making on Food Insecurity and Malnutrition at Global, Regional and Country Levels - GCP/GLO/494/UK 2022
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No results found.Despite significant progress made in recent decades, millions of people around the world are still affected by food insecurity and acute and chronic malnutrition. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic has exacerbated these issues globally. Early warning information allows for the detection of crisis “hotspots” and leads to anticipatory action, which has been shown to save lives, preserve livelihoods, and increase the cost effectiveness of humanitarian resources. In order to inform evidence based decision making for early intervention when crises hit, a set of standardized tools known as the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) was developed in 2004 to assess the severity and magnitude of food insecurity in a given country or area. This project was formulated within the framework of the IPC Global Strategic Programme (GSP) 2019 2022. It supported: the overall structure of the IPC Global Support Unit (GSU); activities for the technical development, quality assurance and institutionalization of IPC; and the achievement of project specific deliverables for IPC capacity development and quality assurance at field level. -
ProjectInnovative Evidence-Based Solutions and Investments in Agrifood Systems Transformation and Rural Development in Bhutan in the Context of Hand-in-Hand Initiative - TCP/BHU/3805 2024
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No results found.Bhutan’s agrifood systems face multifaceted challenges given the country’s mountainous terrain and rugged topographic features. Less than 20 percent of arable land in Bhutan is irrigated and almost 30 percent of arable land is currently left fallow. Yields for almost all crops and livestock produce remain below regional averages and production for most crops has remained stable over the last two decades for such reasons as small landholdings, issues with inputs, little innovation or investment in research and development, low adoption of technology and growing environmental stress. Shifts in farm labour demographics (youth migration from rural to urban areas for employment and education) coupled with an ineffective extension service have further impacted on production, distribution and income generation from food products. Farming has also become more vulnerable as a result of climate change. Post-harvest loss remains high and agriprocessing infrastructure inadequate, while markets and standards continue to be weak. The prevalence of food insecurity and malnutrition is relatively high. Diets, particularly in remote areas, remain poor. -
DocumentEnhancing Timely Access to Quality Data and Statistics for Sustainable Development in Pacific SIDS: Leveraging Existing Tools for Evidence-Based Decision-Making
2024 Pacific SIDS Solutions Forum, Nadi, Fiji, 5-8 November 2024
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No results found.Statistical production in Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) involves multiple stakeholders, including government ministries, National Statistics Offices (NSOs), regional organizations, and development partners, all committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In the past decade, SIDS have made significant strides in statistical capacity strengthening; however, substantial challenges remain in meeting the growing demand for timely and quality data. Current challenges include inadequate funding, limited statistical expertise and processes and a lack of standardized indicators, which collectively undermine the ability to track progress and formulate data-driven policies.With the rapid advancement of technology and increasing complexity of data needs, Pacific SIDS and NSOs are employing several solutions to enhance the relevance, reliability and accessibility of their national statistics. They are leveraging new technologies and alternative data sources, such as mobile phone data and satellite imagery, to meet the rising expectations for real-time and granular data. There is also an emphasis on building capacity, utilizing existing data more effectively and improving coordination in data collection and analysis. This background paper on data and statistics in the Pacific was presented at the 2024 Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Forum 2024.
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