setting up an early warning system (ews) for food and nutrition security

SETTING UP AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (EWS) FOR FOOD AND

NUTRITION SECURITY

In 2010, FAO of the United Nations, in partnership with NNC modelled an FNS-EWS in Ragay, Camarines Sur

Under the Millennium Development Goal Achievement Fund Joint Programme entitled, “Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition for Children 0-24 months old in the Philippines”.

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BACKGROUND

WHAT IS AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (EWS)? A form of monitoring and analysis of

relevant information that may foretell a possible crisis such as food shortage or health problem

A regular and periodic collection of relevant data (e.g. food production, climate, food prices, etc.) to determine status of food supply and food security in the municipality

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Transforming collected data into useful information for appropriate action by decision-makers1

1 Ex. LCEs, policy makers, program planners

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HOW DOES THE EWS OPERATE?

Quarterly Data Collection (2 levels)

- Municipal (secondary

data) - Household (primary data)

Data entered and analyzed using a simple data base

The local EWS Team

presents the findings to the Mayor

and the MNC

The Mayor and the Municipal Council take action in cases of impending food crisis

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WHY IS EWS IMPORTANT?

Enable early forecasting to be made on the basis of current information trends

Provide timely warning and interventions

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WHY IS EWS IMPORTANT?

Identify affected households and vulnerable areas

Allow government decisions concerning priorities and allocation of resources

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SUMMARY OF FLOW OF ACTIVITIES8

STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Under the MYCNSIA, Replicated in 5 other municipalities in the same province: Cabusao

Calabanga

Canaman

Minalabac

Sipocot

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BACKGROUND

Bicol Region currently monitoring project through the PMC (Project Management Committee) in 6 municipalities

DSWD, in partnership with FAO and WFP also established EWS in Upi, Maguindanao and Atok, Benguet

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PRESENTLY…

NNC and FAO expanding EWS in ten (10) municipalities for 2014 in 10 different regions

UNICEF, in partnership with FAO is expanding EWS in 5 municipalities in Aklan Province and 5 municipalities in Capiz Province

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PRESENTLY…

1. High prevalence and magnitude of underweight under-5 children as indicated by latest OPT results

2. Willingness of area to participate in the project and provide counterpart if necessary

3. Potential for successful implementation and use of EWS in local nutrition program management in the LGU

4. Accessibility of the area

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CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF AREAS

14 SELECTED AREAS

Region Province City/Municipality Total PS TOTAL UNDERWEIGHT

Number Prev (%)

I ILOCOS SUR Tagudin 3,407 464 13.62

II NUEVA VIZCAYA Aritao 4,651 198 4.26

III ZAMBALES Botolan 7,312 1280 17.51

IV-B OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

Abra de Ilog 4,221 1198 28.38

VII BOHOL Buenavista 3,691 581 15.74

IX ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY

Kabasalan 5,801 347 5.98

X Ozamiz City 14,061 696 4.95

XI Panabo City 22,708 907 3.99

XII SULTAN KUDARAT Lambayong 7,606 1394 18.33

CARAGA SURIGAO DEL SUR Lingig 3,792 880 23.21


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