Food Security and Nutrition Information Systems Capacity Assessment - 2013

Capacity Assessment of South Sudan

Food Security and Nutrition Information Systems. FAO and WFP, 2013.

A capacity assessment mission was undertaken in South Sudan assisted by the Agriculture and Food Information Systems (AFIS) project in June 2013. Interviews were conducted at national level and in all States in order to understand the capacities of different users and producers of Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) information in the country, and to facilitate the development of a coordinated plan of action for capacity development. Three major areas of observations were made: Findings on gaps in food and nutrition security information systems’ coverage; gaps in coordination and harmonization of food and nutrition security information systems; and gaps in information produced for decision making. The reccommendations made include: Establish clear procedures for data collection, management and dissemination of information; Establish clear mechanisms for coordination and harmonization of existent information systems; Establish clear procedures for better use of information for decision making.