food security
National hunger and vulnerability inventory: Social protection policies, institutions and frameworks - Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Inventory of key policies and strategies related to hunger and vulnerability, food security and social protection in the following countries: Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Inventory of key policies and strategies related to hunger and vulnerability, food security and social protection in the following countries: Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
National hunger and vulnerability inventory: Summaries of national information systems - Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Inventory of existing food security, early warning and vulnerability related information systems and activities, including details of methodologies used, institutional responsibilities, and frequency of assessments in Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Inventory of existing food security, early warning and vulnerability related information systems and activities, including details of methodologies used, institutional responsibilities, and frequency of assessments in Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The neglected crisis of undernutrition: DFID's strategy
This new strategy sets out a clear and comprehensive approach for preventing the short-term suffering that leads to physical stunting and reduced mental capacity - and ultimately has serious implications for the chances these children have to get into productive employment as adults and enjoy long and healthy lives.
How economic shocks affect poor households and children
- The combination of food and fuel price increases followed by global economic slowdown has taken a toll on poor families through lower purchasing power, reduced access to social services and higher unemployment.
- Women and girls also suffer disproportionately as households adjust to lower income. When children lower their caloric intake or are removed from school to save money and supplement household income, there may be long-term development
consequences.
News
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10 Sep 2010IPS
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9 Sep 2010Global Extension of Social Security
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8 Sep 2010New York Times (blog)
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7 Sep 2010Voice of America
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6 Sep 2010IRIN
Events
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16 Sep 2010 - 17 Sep 2010Social protection policy dialogueKievits Kroon, Pretoria, South Africa
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20 Sep 2010 - 22 Sep 2010Millennium Development Goals SummitUN Headquarters, New York
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29 Nov 2010 - 4 Dec 2010World Social Security Forum 2010Cape Town, South Africa
Jobs
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International Policy Centre For Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG), formerly known as the International Poverty Centre (IPC)Home-based (3 month contract)