Development of a vulnerability information base, and mapping and dissemination system in support of the Asia Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Information and Mapping System (FIVIMS) - Phase II

The overall goal of the project is to assist in identifying the most food insecure and vulnerable populations so that the countries can take appropriate actions and formulate targeted policies and programmes to improve the food security and nutritional status of the affected population/livelihood groups. The project aims at supporting the establishment of national Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Information and Mapping Systems FIVIMS to contribute to achievement of the World Food Summit target.

Based on the previous work undertaken and lessons learned during the first phase of the project, Phase II is aiming primarily at assisting selected countries in Asia with methodology development and institutional capacity building; vulnerability analysis and map development; and information system development.