Strengthening Capacity to Generate and Analyze Food Security Data in Africa

By:
Government of Japan, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, FAO
Date:
2023
Resource type:
Case studies and tools
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This project report details efforts to enhance food security data collection and analysis in Angola, Mali, Senegal, and Tanzania. It focuses on improving survey tools, implementing food consumption and insecurity assessments, and training national statistical offices. The initiative, supported by the Government of Japan, provided technical assistance and capacity-building to generate reliable food security indicators. The report highlights how improved data collection enables evidence-based policymaking to combat hunger and malnutrition in African countries.

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