Introduction of the IPC at the country level starts with various awareness-raising activities, led by IPC global partners and/or the Global Support Unit, including events targeted at decision-makers (managers, senior officials) as well as technical officers.
Once the country formally declares an interest in implementing the IPC, the process of institutionalization starts with the identification of the IPC’s institutional home and the establishment of the Technical Working Group, through a consultative and inclusive process.
Full institutionalization can take years to be completed. When institutionalization is fully achieved, the IPC is embedded in national food security and nutrition structures and systems.
IPC institutionalization promotes ownership, accountability and sustainability, considering existing structures and processes at the national level. Key guiding principles are: