A global scale to classify food and nutrition crises; 1.2 What the IPC is The global reference for analysis of food and The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification nutrition crises; (IPC) is a global multi-stakeholder initiative to improve analysis and decision-making on food security and A global approach for food security and nutrition. [...] The completion of all 13 order to estimate the proportion of households in protocols is fundamental to the IPC as they ensure that each phase of the IPC Acute Food Insecurity scale; analyses are rigorous, neutral and accountable. [...] 1.5.4 Magnitude vs severity 1.6.2 Maps For the purposes of the IPC, the concept of magnitude Geospatial visualization: Mapping is used to depict relates to the scale or scope of the issue, indicating the the results of the IPC analysis in relation to “how severe” size of the population (either number or proportion) the situation is. [...] By highlighting the scale of that describe the IPC phases and the outcomes the problem and its impact on people, communications experienced by households in a particular phase can foster empathy and understanding – encouraging are vital in conveying critical information about the individuals, communities, organizations and severity of the food security and nutrition situations governments to act. [...] It is important to note that these adjectives are only T he IPC phases should be written as follows: meant to describe the severity of the situation in any of the IPC phases of interest for media and general I PC Phase 1 (None/Minimal) OR communication purposes and should not substitute None/Minimal (IPC Phase 1) or be confused with the official names of the IPC IPC Phase 2 (Stressed) OR AFI.
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- In a world where millions continue grappling with food insecurity and malnutrition clear timely and actionable information becomes the lifeblood of effective response. 3
- I extend my sincere thanks to all of those involved in developing these guidelines. Your dedication and hard work have resulted in a valuable resource that will undoubtedly make a difference. 3
- FOREWORD 3
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4
- TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
- Introduction 5
- The IPC Acute Food Insecurity Classification 5
- The IPC Acute Malnutrition Classification 5
- Appendices 6
- INTRODUCTION 7
- DOS 7
- DONTS 8
- THE IPC ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY CLASSIFICATION 17
- DOS 17
- DONTS 17
- DOS 21
- DONTS 21
- DOS 22
- DONTS 22
- DOS 23
- DONTS 23
- DOS 24
- DONTS 24
- DOS 26
- DONTS 26
- DOS 26
- DOS 27
- DONTS 27
- DOS 29
- DONTS 29
- THE IPC ACUTE MALNUTRITION CLASSIFICATION 30
- DOS 34
- DOS 35
- DONTS 35
- DOS 36
- DONTS 36
- DONTS 37
- DOS 37
- DOS 38
- DONTS 38
- APPENDIX 39
