IPC Analysis Planner

Type and Objective of Product

Outreach Information Product

The IPC Analysis Planner is a comprehensive calendar tool designed to provide key IPC stakeholders with essential information regarding the planning, stages, and release dates of acute food insecurity and malnutrition analyses. This tool helps stakeholders stay informed about upcoming analysis activities, ensuring that all involved parties are aligned on timelines. By clearly outlining the various stages of analysis—such as preparation, planning, analysis and dissemination—the IPC Analysis Planner enables efficient planning allows stakeholders to anticipate when critical information will be available for decision-making and response efforts.

Ownership

The IPC Global Support Unit (GSU) is responsible for developing and managing the Analysis Planner, ensuring its alignment with IPC processes and standards.

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Mandatory Content

Each IPC Analysis Planner includes the following key components:

  • Planned Analyses: A forecast of planned analyses for at least the next 90 days.
  • Analysis Periods: Both the current and projected periods for the planned analyses.
  • Analysis Cycle Stages: Stages of the analysis cycle, including Preparation, Planning, Analysis, and Dissemination.
  • Data Sources: A list of key data sources utilised in the analysis process.
  • Dissemination Dates: Specifics dates for the release and distribution of findings.
  • Global Map: Map highlighting the country in focus.
  • Other Useful Links: Additional resources or links for accessing relevant data.

Target Audience

The IPC Analysis Planner is designed to meet the needs of three key audiences, including:

  • Donors: International donors supplying essential funding and resources to support humanitarian initiatives.
  • Humanitarian Agencies: UN agencies, NGOs, and donors coordinating and executing humanitarian interventions.
  • Communications Officers: Organizations responsible for sharing findings and raising public awareness through strategic communication efforts.

Branding and Format

The IPC Analysis Planner follows standardised branding to ensure consistency and credibility:

  • Size: Standard A3 format, landscape designed for optimal printing and suitable for A3 wall pinning.
  • IPC Logo and Color Scheme: The report features the signature IPC Blue (CMYK 94 63 13 1, RGB 1 97 156, Web Hex #01619c) with the logo strip at the top.
  • Fonts: The primary and secondary font is Myriad Pro, a sans-serif typeface with a classic and fresh appearance that aligns with the IPC brand book.
  • Pagination: The Analysis Planner should be one page.

Log Information and Disclaimers

  • Mandatory Log Information: Publication date IPC contact details.
  • IPC contact details.
  • Analysis Planner Disclaimer: The analyses outlined in this planner are tentative and may be subject to changes, delays, or cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances or constraints faced by IPC partners in-country.

Dissemination

IPC Analysis Planner is distributed through two channels to maximise reach and accessibility including:

  • Frequency: Monthly.
  • IPC website: A link accessible only to the recipient.
  • Email blasts: Directed at key stakeholders.