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Addressing the Nutritional Needs of Older People in Emergency Situations in Africa: Ideas for Action Report bringing together some of the key issues affecting the nutrition of older people in emergencies and offers some suggestions for ways in which the rights and needs of older people can be more effectively addressed. The report is divided into six main sections that seek to provide an overview of the main nutritional issues facing older people in... Published in 2001, by |
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Assessing the effectiveness of community based targeting of emergency food aid in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Malawi Provides an overview of effectiveness of three community-based targeting food distribution systems. For managers planning community-based targeting systems Published in 2005, by |
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Cash and Food Transfers: A Primer The objective of this paper is to unpack the various aspects of the “cash versus food” debate, to map out where the controversies lie and to demonstrate the need for a more pragmatic, balanced and contextspecific approach. A key message is that appropriateness cannot be predetermined since programme objectives, the economics of food consumption, market... Published in 2007, by |
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Chad – a country in crisis This evaluation reviewes progress and performance of the humanitarian response, and its interface with the existing Chad health system. It also examines the health effects and implications of cross-border population movements, and health service accessibility for both refugees and the host population. Published in 2007, by |
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Commodity Distribution: A practical guide for field staff This guide outlines procedures to assist UNHCR Field staff and operational partners in the design and implementation of systems for commodity distribution. Needs assessment, the planning of rations and the management of the logistics chain, up to the distribution site, are not covered. Published in 1997, by |
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Directives pour mission d'évaluation conjointe HCR/PAM Ces directives ont pour objet d’assurer une collaboration efficace dans la planification et l’organisation de toutes les activités d’évaluation conjointe HCR/PAM, le respect des procédures et standards convenus, la production cohérente d’informations fiables, et l’usage et l’analyse efficaces de ces informations. Cela contribuera à... Published in 2008, by |
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Enhanced commitments to women to ensure food security This is a comprehensive study based on research in 48 countries showing how WFP has implemented its 2003–2007 gender policy. For managers planning a food aid intervention targeting women Published in 2007, by |
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Food and Nutrition Handbook This handbook is aimed at WFP staff at all levels who are involved with the delivery of food assistance to WFP beneficiaries. It should serve as both a reference and training manual, providing the staff with - better understanding of food an nutrition issues as they relate to WFP - a practical tool to tackle a number of basic nutrition related tasks,... Published in 2005, by |
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Food and Nutrition Needs in Emergencies UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP and WHO have jointly developed these guidelines as a practical tool for assessing, estimating and monitoring the food and nutrition needs of populations in emergencies. Published in 2003, by |
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Food Assistance in the Context of HIV: Ration Design Guide WFP supports multiple types of activities that aim to mitigate, prevent, and treat HIV. Given the relatively new nature of many of these programmes, one of the most frequently asked questions is “What food ration should we be giving in the context of the HIV programming that we are doing in country X”? Published in 2008, by |
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Food Assistance Programming in the Context of HIV Food Assistance Programming in the Context of HIV, a joint publication by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the FANTA Project, is a guide developed to improve the design and implementation of food security programs that respond to HIV-related challenges as well as HIV programs that utilize food and food-related activities to achieve HIV-related outcomes. Published in 2007, by |
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Food coupons and bald mountains:What the history of resource scarcity can teach us about tackling climate change Human Development Report 2007/2008 Fighting climate change: Human solidarity in a divided world OCCASIONAL PAPER Published in 2007, by |
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Food Scarcity and Famine. Assessment and response A detailed guide to the accurate assessment of the nutritional needs of populations suffering from the effects of food scarcity and famine. Published in 1992, by |
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Food security and livelihood assessments This book is intended to provide practical guidance to ACF field workers on how to implement a Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) assessment. Published in 2010, by |
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Gender Handbook in Humanitarian Action This Handbook sets forth standards for the integration of gender issues from the outset of a new complex emergency or disaster, so that humanitarian services provided neither exacerbate nor inadvertently put people at risk; reach their target audience; and have maximum positive impact. The target audience for this Handbook is field practitioners... Published in 2006, by |
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Guidelines for Addressing HIV in Humanitarian Settings These Guidelines for Addressing HIV in Humanitarian Settings aim to assist humanitarian and AIDS organizations to plan the delivery of a minimum set of HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services to people affected by humanitarian crises. Published in 2009, by |
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Guidelines for estimating: Food and nutritional needs in emergencies These guidelines describe the rationale for increasing the ration from 1900 kcals to 2100 kcals and describes the factors to consider when planning a ration. Published in 1997, by |
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Guidelines for selective feeding programmes in emergency situations Theory of ESFPs covering design, implementation, feeding and medical protocols, monitoring and evaluation. Includes key tables, e.g., for ration calculations, admissions and discharge, reporting and monitoring. For managers, health and nutrition workers. Published in 1999, by |
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Guidelines for Selective Feeding: The Management of Malnutrition in Emergencies - Annotated Bibliography This annotated bibliography is a guide to the various publications used in revising the “UNHCR/WFP Guidelines for Selective Feeding Programmes in Emergency Situations” published in 1999. The references included in this annotated bibliography cover documents published between 1999 and 2008. Published in 2009, by |
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Handbook for Emergencies, Third Edition The handbook is structured as follows: - Section One summarizes UNHCR’s mandate of international protecdtion and the aim and principles of emergency response; - Section Two deals with emergency management; - Section Three covers the vital sectors and problem areas in refugee emergencies, including health, food, sanitation and water, as well as key... Published in 2007, by |
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Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies: Operational Guidance for Emergency Relief Staff and Programme Managers Operational guidance intended for emergency relief staff and programme managers of all agencies working in emergency programmes, including national governments, UN agencies, NGOs and donors. It applies to emergency situations in all countries, and extends to non-emergency situations. Published in 2007, by |
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Integrating nutrition and food assistance into HIV care and treatment programmes - DRAFT This operational guidance manual outlines the potential benefits and challenges of incorporating food and nutritional support into anti-retroviral treatment programmes. The purpose is to assist national governments with the planning and implementation of food assistance programmes and to guide national bodies, implementing NGOs as well as WHO and WFP country staff. Published in 2008, by |
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Joint Assessment Guidelines (with tools and resources) Manual and training guide to food security and nutrition assessment. Published in 2004, by |
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NutVal Version 2.2 NutVal is a spreadsheet application for planning and monitoring the nutritional content of general food aid rations. Published in 2006, by |
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Pellagra and its prevention and control in major emergencies This document is a review of pellagra. Pellagra results from a niacin and/or tryptophan deficient diet. Earliest recorded reports of pellagra were made almost 250 years ago. The condition quickly became associated with maize-based diets and was seen to spread throughout Europe following the introduction of maize as a staple crop from its original home in the New World. Published in 2000, by |
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Preventing and controlling micronutrient deficiencies in populations affected by an emergency Provides guidance on the composition of multiple micronutrient supplements for vitamins and minerals and for the fortification of general rations for women and children. Published in 2006, by |
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Public Health Guide for Emergencies Building emergency relief skills requires not only technical health training but also education in emergency preparedness and response. This guide is designed to serve as a reference for such training. Published in 2008, by |
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Refugee Nutrition Information System No 21 - Report on the Nutrition Situation of Refugee and Displaced Populations The UN ACC/SCN issues these reports on the nutrition of refugees and displaced people with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action to improve the situation. This is the twenty first of a regular series of reports. Information is obtained from a wide range of collaborating agencies, both UN and NGO. The information available is mainly about... Published in 1997, by |
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Refugee Nutrition Information System No 32 and 33 - Report on the Nutrition Situation of Refugee and Displaced Populations The UN ACC/SCN issues these reports on the nutrition of refugees and displaced people with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action to improve the situation. Information is obtained from a wide range of collaborating agencies, both UN and NGO. The information available is mainly about nutrition, health, and survival in refugee and displaced... Published in 2001, by |
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Rethinking food aid to fight AIDS This document reviews food aid strategies using an HIV/AIDS lens in order to reduce the risk and mitigate the impact of the pandemic. For managers planning an intervention to assist HIV/AIDS affected people Published in 2004, by |
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Review of the Published Literature of the Impact and Cost-effectiveness of six Nutrition Related Interventions A review of the published evidence for the impact and cost-effectiveness of six key humanitarian interventions commonly implemented in emergencies (general rations, supplementary feeding, therapeutic feeding, measles vaccination, vitamin A supplementation and bed net distributions). The overall aims of the review were to identify gaps in the literature and... Published in 2004, by |
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SCN News No 38: Climate Change: food and nutrition security implications This edition of the SCN News is rightfully dedicated to climate change and its implications on food and nutrition. It is hoped to be thought provoking, showing you how climate change impacts on nutrition. The topic has been approached from very different angles: impacts on food security (in general, in the Asia-Pacific region and sub-Saharan Africa),... Published in 2010, by |
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Scurvy and its prevention and control in major emergencies Although this document is intended primarily as a backdrop for interventions involving refugees, it is also suitable as a guide for ensuring adequate vitamin C intake in most emergency settings. It reviews the strategies and past experiences of the prevention of scurvy in refugee situations, and analyses factors influencing their success or failure. It... Published in 1999, by |
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Shared experiences in infant and young child feeding in emergencies The following compilation of case studies was compiled in the course of an ENN/GIFA project on behalf of the Core group who are currently developing training materials for field staff working in infant feeding in emergencies. Published in 2003, by |
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Solidarity and Soup Kitchens: A review of principles and practice for food distribution in conflict. HPG Report 7 Technical paper of current principles and practice for food distribution in conflict. The objective of the report is to assist humanitarian agencies develop a more principled approach to food distribution. Published in 2000, by |
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The Management of Nutrition in Major Emergencies This manual is intended to help nutrition, health and other professionals involved in the management of major emergencies with a nutritional component, whether at local, national or international level. Chapter 1: Meeting nutritional requirements Chapter 2: Major nutritional deficiencies in emergencies Chapter 3: Assessment and surveillance of... Published in 2000, by |
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The SPHERE Project Handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response The SPHERE Project aims to improve the quality of assistance provided to people affected by disasters, and to enhance the accountability of the humanitarian system in disaster response. The new edition of the handbook (2004) has been thoroughly revised and updated, taking into account recent developments in humanitarian practice in wat/san, food, shelter... Published in 2004, by |
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Thiamine deficiency and its prevention and control in major emergencies This is a document on thiamine deficiency, which looks at the risk factors leading to outbreaks of thiamine deficiency, describes the signs and symptoms of the deficiency disease, and discusses the strategies to prevent the deficiency in populations affected by major emergencies. A literature review of the epidemiology of thiamine deficiency, the... Published in 1999, by |
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Toolkit for addressing nutrition in emergency situations The toolkit is intended as an easy-to-use field guide that outlines the key basic interventions for nutritional support to individuals and groups during an emergency situation. In most emergencies, we focus on two key aspects: risk assessment and risk management. This toolkit focuses on risk management. What it takes to ensure that emergency needs are met... Published in 2008, by |
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UNHCR/WFP Joint Assessment Missions (JAM) Guidelines, Second Edition JAMs have been conducted in collaboration with UNHCR since 1994 to understand the situation, profiles and needs of refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host populations, in particular with regards to food security and nutrition. Over the years, the methodology has been refined, especially with regard to both food and non-food aspects of an... Published in 2008, by |
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Use of Compact Foods in Emergencies Overview of compact foods available for use in emergencies, outlying advantages and disadvantages of different products including BP5, Plumpynut, High Energy Biscuits and High Density Rations. It includes their micronutrient value Published in 2002, by |
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WFP Basic Training in Food and Nutrition A basic five-day training course on food and nutrition aimed at getting participants to gain a greater understanding of food and nutrition in relation to WFP’s work, and will provide opportunities for participants to practice related basic skills. It includes 12 sessions and three guides: trainer’s guide, workshop organizer’s guide and training... Published in 2002, by |