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.

Food security success stories

ESA is undertaking a series of case studies across the world to provide an in-depth analysis of the state of world hunger. They will be used as background for a series of papers identifying good practice which will then be used for further analyses for cross-country comparisons of food security policies. The case studies, which should be finished by early July next year, will provide useful information in their own right and serve as valuable reference points for future cross-country analysis.