Two-day IPC Global Event, 1-2 July 2014
Two-day IPC Global Event:
 Partner Consultation on the Use and Impact of IPC at the Global,
Regional and Country Levels
 IPC for Decision Makers Seminar Series and Launch of the IPC
Chronic Food Insecurity Phase Classification
July 1-2, 2014, FAO HQs, Rome, Italy
Information Note and AGENDA
BACKGROUND
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is a global, multi-partner initiative to facilitate
decision-making with improved food security analysis. The IPC consists of a set of analytical tools and
protocols for analyzing and classifying the severity and nature of food insecurity in order to inform multiagency response.
There is evidence that the IPC application in 29 countries around the world has substantially increased the
technical capacity of institutional stakeholders to utilize IPC analysis and dissemination tools. However, it is
less clear how effective IPC information products and processes have been in positively influencing food
security policies and programming among institutional partners, or what barriers must be overcome to
ensure the longer-term effectiveness and sustainability of the IPC.
In response, the IPC Global Steering Committee (SC) has called and embarked on an IPC Baseline Impact
Study and subsequent development of a strategic stakeholder engagement plan for the IPC. Moreover, the
IPC is in the process of integrating the IPC Acute and Chronic Food Insecurity Analysis as well as developing
the IPC Nutrition Classification tool to inform a more comprehensive food and nutrition security response in
both crisis and non-crisis developmental contexts.
PURPOSE AND
STRUCTURE OF
THE EVENT
Against this background, the IPC Global Steering Committee is organizing a two-day IPC Global Event under
the theme Use and Impact of IPC at the Global, Regional and Country Level which will take place from July
1-2 2014, at FAO-HQs, Rome Italy.
The IPC Global Event is structured as a two-day series of consultations and interactive seminars and consists
of the following events:
1.) Partner & Donor Consultation is a targeted consultative forum to review, input and debate on
preliminary findings of the IPC Baseline Use and Impact Study. The morning session is open to all
interested;
2.) IPC for Decision Makers Seminar is an open-day to learn on the relevance and usefulness of IPC analysis
for strategic decision making. This second event will be also the platform to launch the IPC Chronic Food
Insecurity Phase Classification as well as to present the prototype of the new IPC Nutrition Phase
Classification.
Participants will include representatives of global IPC stakeholder, partner and donor agencies, Regional
Inter-government Bodies (CILSS, SADC, IGAD, SICA and others), and relevant food security programming and
policy organizations. IPC Regional Coordinators from Asia, Africa and Latin America will also participate,
along with representatives for a selection of IPC Country Technical Working Groups. Further, the two-day
event will be followed by the Meeting of the IPC Global Steering Committee that will utilize the outcomes
of the workshop and seminar series to refine the strategic direction and action plan of the IPC Global
Strategic Programme (2014-2016), focusing on the use of IPC for Decision-making.
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DAY 1
1 JULY, 2014
Open session:
09:00 - 12:30
Closed session:
14:30 – 17:45
German Room
(Building C,
Room C269)
FAO HQs,
Rome, Italy
PARTNER AND DONOR CONSULTATION WORKSHOP ON IPC USE AND IMPACT
The first day will be dedicated to the targeted consultative workshop on the preliminary findings
of the IPC Baseline Use and Impact Study.
The IPC Baseline Use and Impact Study is an important element of the Vision and Action Plan for
the IPC Global Strategic Programme (2014-2016). The baseline study will not only serve to provide
a basis for assessing use of the IPC among key decision makers and the impact that use has on the
effectiveness of policy and programming in emergency and development contexts. It will also
contribute to development of a monitoring and evaluation framework within the broader context
of the IPC Decision-Maker Strategic Engagement Plans at the global, regional and national levels.
The purpose of partner and donor consultation is to promote a dynamic and interactive discussion
among IPC users and senior level decision-makers in order to verify preliminary findings of the
baseline study, highlight best practices in the use of IPC, and identify opportunities for strategic
engagement of the IPC at the global, regional and country levels. The morning session is open to
the all interested while the participation to the afternoon session is reserved to core IPC partners.
Workshop Objectives
• Discuss preliminary findings of the baseline study in terms of the use and impact of IPC for
resource allocation, policy and program development, advocacy and strategic planning in
selected regions and countries.
• Identify common challenges, opportunities and lessons learned regarding IPC use and
understand important differences among participating IPC regions and countries.
• Discuss implications of the baseline study for the IPC Global Strategic Programme (2014-2016)
in order to improve the use of IPC and to develop the IPC Strategic Engagement Plans at the
global, regional and country levels.
The Consultation is expected to generate the following outcomes:
• Refinement, improvement and validation of preliminary findings of the IPC Impact baseline
study.
• Inputs and recommendations to improve the use of IPC in serving and informing decisionmaking in food security.
• Proposed actions to be included in the IPC Global Strategic Programme workplans and to inform
the development of the IPC Strategic Engagement Plans at the global, regional and country
levels
Consultative Workshop Format
• Presentation of and question and answer session on preliminary findings of baseline study.
• Panel discussion involving diverse stakeholders (donors, technical working group members,
regional inter-governmental bodies) on common challenges, opportunities and lessons learned
regarding use of IPC.
• Identification and discussion of IPC best practices in select countries.
• Working group and plenary discussions of the implications of preliminary baseline study
findings on IPC Global Strategic Programme (2014-2016) and IPC Strategic Engagement Plans.
Draft Agenda of the Consultative Workshop is provided in Annex 1.
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DAY 2
2 JULY, 2014
Morning
session:
09:00 - 12:30
Special
Sessions:
14:00 – 15:30
15:30-17:00
Iran Room
(Building B,
room 116)
FAO HQs,
Rome, Italy
IPC FOR DECISION MAKERS SEMINAR SERIES INCLUDING:
 Launch of the IPC Chronic Food Insecurity Phase Classification
 Presentation of the prototype of the IPC Nutrition Phase Classification
The second day is an IPC open-day dedicated to a series of technical seminars which are specifically
designed and targeted to advisers, decision makers and users of IPC products and information. The
seminar series will help better understand and utilize the information generated from the various
IPC products to inform decision-making by covering a series of IPC topics with brief overviews, real
practical examples and case studies. All seminars’ sessions are complementary and lead to a
comprehensive understanding of how and why IPC is an important tool that can help advisors,
users and decision makers prioritize short, medium and long-term programming and policies to
address the global challenge of ending hunger and food insecurity.
On this occasion, two special sessions are also included to launch the Version 1.0 of IPC Chronic
Food Insecurity Phase Classification and present the prototype of the IPC Nutrition Phase
Classification.
Objectives
The specific objectives of Day 2 include:
1. Explain the relevance and usefulness of the information generated in the IPC Products and
Outputs for strategic decision making
2. Describe how Analyses are conducted in IPC and how to utilize IPC products and outputs for
strategic decision making
3. Explain why the IPC is promoted as Model of IPC Partner Collaboration with Country Impact
4. Illustrate the new tools and procedures for IPC Chronic Food Insecurity Analyses.
The seminar morning sessions are:
1.) Session 1 - Proven Successes of IPC –Panel discussion on use of IPC
What is IPC and what are the indications that IPC has been successfully useful and will carry on in being highly relevant?
2.) Session 1 - Needs of Decision Makers and IPC
What is IPC and why is IPC crucial for Decision Makers
3.) Session 3 - IPC in Practice
What are the essential Analytical Elements of IPC that will help decision makers better interpret and utilize findings?
Special sessions:
Launch of the V1.0 of the IPC Chronic Food Insecurity Classification
What’s new – the V.1.0 of the IPC Chronic Food Insecurity Classification
IPC Prototype of Nutrition Phase Classification
What’s new – the prototype of the IPC Nutrition Phase Classification
For a detailed programme – see Annex 2 and 3.
The Two-Day IPC Global Event is organized by the IPC Global Steering Committee Partners through the IPC Global Support Unit (GSU) which is hosted by the
Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO).
IPC Global Partners 2014
EUROPEAN UNION
The organization of the Two-Day IPC Global Event is made possible by the support of the European Commission
Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid (EC DEVCO) within the framework of the wider EC-FAO Programme pursuing
Improved Global Governance for Hunger Reduction. The Two-Day IPC Global Event is also possible thanks to the support of
the UK Government (DFID) to the IPC Global Strategic Programme (2014-2016) outcome of increasing the demand and use
of IPC analysis to inform policy and programming in emergency and development contexts.
IPC Website www.ipcinfo.org
Contact: Rachele.Santini@fao.org
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Annex 1: Draft Agenda of the Partner/Donor Consultation Workshop (1 July)
DAY 1
MORNING SESSION
8:30 – 9:00
Registration and collection of FAO building passes
9:00 – 9:30
Opening Remarks
1 July, German Room (Building C, room 269), FAO HQs, Rome, Italy
Invited Participants
Jomo Kwame Sundaram,
Assistant Director-General, FAO Economic and
Social Development Department (ES)
Roberto Ridolfi ,
Director for Sustainable Growth and
Development – DG Development and
Cooperation – EuropeAid (EC DEVCO) (TBC)
Representative of DfID (TBC)
9:30-10:00
Welcome
a. IPC Achievements and Purpose of the Consultation
b. Overview of Key Findings of the Baseline Study
Presenters:
Cindy Holleman,
IPC Global Programme Manager
Tim Frankenberger,
TANGO International
10:00 – 10:15
IPC Use and Impact: Baseline Study Purpose and Methodology
a. IPC Study Purpose & Link to IPC Global Strategic Programme
b. Baseline Study Objectives and Methodology
Presenters:
Cindy Holleman,
IPC Global Programme Manager
Tom Spangler,
IPC Impact Evaluation Officer
10:15 – 10:30
Contextual Differences Influencing Use and Impact of IPC
a. Factors Contributing to Differences in Use and Impact among
individual regions, countries and stakeholders
10:30 – 11:00
Tea & Coffee Break
11:00-11:30
Panel Discussion – Country Perspectives
a. Evolution of IPC Institutionalization and Use
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Directeur, Coordination Nationale de la Securite Alimentarie
(CSN) – Haiti
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Under Secretary, Ministry of Agricultural Development – Nepal
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Representative of Food and Nutrition Council – Zimbabwe
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Chair of Kenya Food Security Steering Group (KFSSG) – Kenya
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Directeur du Service National des Statistiques Agricoles (SNSA)
du Ministère de l'Agriculture et du Développement Rural - DRC
Chair:
Felix Lee, FEWS NET
Chair IPC Global Steering Committee
Presentation of Preliminary Findings: Influence of the IPC on Decision
Making
a. Food Security Policy
b. Allocation of Resources
c. Programme Design
d. Monitoring and Evaluation
e. Coordination and Collaboration among Stakeholders
Presenters:
Tim Frankenberger,
TANGO International
Consultation: Open Discussion on Preliminary Findings
Chair:
Patricia Palma de Fulladolsa, SICA- PRESANCA
IPC Global Steering Committee Member
11:30 – 12:15
12:15 – 13:00
Tom Spangler,
IPC Impact Evaluation Officer
Panelists: Country Representatives (TBC)
Tom Spangler,
IPC Impact Evaluation Officer
Moderator:
Tim Frankenberger,
TANGO International
13:00-14:00
Lunch
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DAY 1
AFTERNOON SESSION
14:00-15:30
Stakeholder Perspectives: Challenges and Best Practices
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Challenges in applying IPC for improved decision making
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Best practices among participating regions and countries
Chair:
Luca Russo, FAO
IPC Global Steering Committee Member
Country Perspectives (TBC) (Video Link)
Moderators:
Tim Frankenberger,
TANGO International
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1 July, German Room (Building C, room 269), FAO HQs, Rome, Italy
Chief, Nutrition Surveillance Division, National Nutrition Council
(NNC) – Philippines
Director, Food Planning and Monitoring Unit (FPMU) –
Bangladesh
Acting Director of Planning, Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre
– Tanzania (tdc)
Tom Spangler,
IPC Impact Evaluation
Question and Answers
Global Stakeholders (TBC) (Panel Discussion)
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ASEAN Project Manager Food Security Information System
(AFSIS), South-East Asia
CILSS, Centre du Centre Régional AGRHYMET, West Africa
IGAD Focal Point of the Regional FSNWG – East and Central
Africa
DFID –Growth and Resilience Department
USAID – Programme Manager FEWSNET
15:00-16:00
Tea & Coffee Break
16:00-16:45
Round Table Discussions: Implications of Preliminary Findings for IPC
Implementation
a. Implications
a. IPC Global Strategic Programme (2014-2016) Work Plans
b. IPC Strategic Engagement Plans ( Global, Regional and Country
levels
Chair:
Cindy Holleman,
IPC Global Programme Manager
16:45-17:30
Plenary Discussion
a. Plenary discussions of Round Table perspectives on Baseline Study
implications
Moderator:
Tim Frankenberger,
TANGO International
17:30-17:45
Closing
a. Next Steps
b. Closing of consultative workshop
Speakers:
Cindy Holleman,
IPC Global Programme Manager
Facilitator:
Tom Spangler,
IPC Impact Evaluation
Felix Lee, FEWS NET
IPC Global Steering Committee Chair
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Annex 2 –IPC for Decision Makers Seminar Series: Morning sessions
IPC for Decision Makers Seminar Series
2 July, Iran Room (Building B, room 116) FAO HQs, Rome, Italy
9:00 – 9:15
9:15 – 10:00
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Kostas Stamoulis,
FAO Director of the Agricultural
Development Economics Division
Session 1 – Panel Discussion on use of IPC
Chair:
Roy Stacy,
Senior Advisor, former USAID
Representative
IPC worldwide application and increasing country demand
•
Cindy Holleman, IPC Global Programme Manager
Decision Makers’ perspectives:
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Director of PRESANCA II, SG-SICA, Central America
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Director SADC FANR Agriculture Information Management System (AIMS)
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DG DEVCO - EuropeAid C1 Food Security, Rural Development, Nutrition
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DFID – Deputy Head of Growth and Resilience Department
10:00 – 10:30
Question & Answers
Panelists (tbc)
Moderator:
Roy Stacy,
Senior Advisor, former USAID
Representative
10:30 – 11:00
Tea & Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:30
Session 2 - Needs of Decision Makers and IPC
What is IPC and why is IPC crucial for Decision Makers
•
What is IPC?
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Why is IPC so successful and increasingly recognized as a Global Standard?
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Identification and prioritization of target areas and populations (map & pop
table)
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Identification of appropriate types of Intervention (short, medium or longterm objectives (acute or chronic)
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Selection of Priorities Response Objectives (severity/phases)
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Limiting Factors Analysis
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Timely delivery of response (current vs projected)
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Lobbing with assurance (reliability, confidence, quality assurance)
Presenter:
Josè Manuel Veiga,
IPC Regional Coordinator for
Latin America
11:30-12:00
Question & Answers
Moderator:
Oxfam/Save the Children
IPC Global Steering Committee
Member (TBC)
12:00 – 12:30
Session 3 - IPC in Practice
Presenter:
What are the essential Analytical Elements of IPC that will help decision makers
better interpret and utilize findings?
• Tools, including the Analytical Framework, Analyses Worksheets and Reference
Tables.
• Assessment of Data and Analyses Quality, including appraisal of reliability for all
evidence used and assignment of confidence level to the overall conclusions.
• Transparent and Effective Process, where evidence and analyses are accessible
remotely through a secured Information Support System (IPC-ISS).
• Opportunities and Challenges
12:30 – 13:00
Question & Answers
Kaija Salmela-Korpi,
IPC Food Security Officer
Moderator:
Silke, Pietzsch, ACF
IPC Global Steering Committee
Member (TBC)
13:00 – 14: 00
Lunch
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Annex 3 – Launch of the IPC V1.0 Chronic Food Insecurity Phase Classification and
Presentation of the IPC Prototype Nutrition Phase Classification
Launch of the IPC V.1.0 Chronic Food Insecurity Phase Classification
2 July, Iran Room (Building B, room 116), FAO HQs, Rome, Italy
14:00 – 14:15
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Kostas Stamoulis,
FAO Director of the Agricultural
Development Economics Division
Representative of DFID (TBC)
14:15 – 14:45
IPC version .1.0 of the Integrated Chronic Food Insecurity Phase
Classification (IPC-Chronic)
• Overview of the IPC Approach
• IPC for Classification of Acute and Chronic Food Insecurity (IPC-Acute
and IPC-Chronic)
• Development Process of IPC-Chronic
• Technical Overview and Key Analytical Components of IPC-Chronic
• Roll-out of IPC-Chronic
14:45 – 15:15
Stakeholder Perspectives with Question & Answers
Panel: IPC Global Chronic Working Group
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15:15 – 15:30
Anne Claire Thomas EC-JRC
Alexis Hoskins World Food Programme
Kaija Korpi IPC GSU
Jenny Coneff FEWSNET
Leila Oliveira, IPC GSU
Mark Smulders FAO
Ricardo Sibrian PRESISAN II, SG-SICA
Presenter:
Leila Oliveira,
IPC Food Security Officer
Anne Claire Thomas
Food Security Assessment
Team, European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Moderator:
Jose Cuesta,
Poverty Reduction and Equity
Senior Economist, World Bank
(TBC)
Tea & Coffee Break
Presentation of the IPC Prototype Nutrition Phase Classification
2 July, Iran Room (Building B, room 116), FAO HQs, Rome, Italy
15:30-16:00
What’s new – Prototype of the IPC Nutrition Phase
Classification
• Development Process & Partnerships (2014-2016)
• Technical Overview: Prototype Tool & Key Components
• What is the Added Value?
• IPC – Where are We Going
16:00-16:30
Question & Answers
Presenter:
Douglas Jayasekaran,
IPC Nutrition Officer
Moderator:
Charlotte Dufour,
Senior Nutrition Officer, FAO
16:30-17:00
Closing remarks
Felix Lee, FEWS NET
IPC Global Steering
Committee Chair
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