RESOURCES

The Data Sources for IPC Acute Food Insecurity (AFI) analyses serves as a practical guide to help IPC analysts identify the most suitable and reliable evidence for classifying acute food insecurity in IPC analyses. It provides a structured framework for assessing the quality, timeliness, and applicability of different data sources, including food security surveys, Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI), Household Economy Analysis (HEA), and monitoring systems. The guidance outlines minimum methodological requirements and categorises evidence according to its reliability and timeliness, while also describing the conditions under which historical evidence, data from similar nearby areas, or information from humanitarian contexts with limited access may be used. By systematically evaluating available evidence against IPC protocols, analysts can ensure that classifications are grounded in robust and context-appropriate data, ultimately supporting more accurate, credible, and timely IPC AFI analyses and decisionmaking.

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