FEWS NET QUARTERLY ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT 1Ĩ REVIEW OF THE QUARTER S ACTIVITIES FIELD The following is a summary of the quarter s activities by task order. Numerous examples of FEWS NET s support to international and local network partners are included in this report. A significant amount of partner capacity building was done informally in the course of FEWS NET s day-to-day work, through joint field trips, assessments, and reporting. FEWS NET s greatest asset is its dedicated and hard-working staff. National and regional early warning and food security monitoring and assessment capabilities developed. In addition, a series of milestones related to implementation of the integrated systems initiative were achieved, further solidifying the infrastructure needed to strengthen the quality and quantity of information used for decision making. This outlook presented the current food security situation and forwardlooking scenarios, including most likely and worst case scenarios, for all FEWS NET countries of coverage. As mentioned above, a six-month global food security outlook was delivered to USAID and other partners in February The analysis allows for focused, cross-country comparison of early warning information using a consistent scale. Quantity and quality of information used to make comparable food security and vulnerability monitoring, needs assessments, preparedness, and contingency and response planning increased and improved. A six-month, forward-looking global food security outlook was also delivered during this period. Also during this quarter, more focused information products were prepared such as alert statements for countries experiencing significant levels of food insecurity, Food Security Implications Briefings (FSIBs) which provide in-depth information on all countries on alert status, Executive Overview Briefs (EOBs) which provide targeted information to senior decision-makers in USAID, and the new Food Security and Assistance Forecast product designed to assist the Office of Food for Peace (FFP) with programming and planning. These reports serve as the primary routine information products that provide early warnings of hazards that affect food security. Monthly food security updates were developed for all countries and regions with a FEWS NET presence. QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS Early warnings of hazards, food insecurity, vulnerability to food insecurity, and famine delivered through routine reporting, special reporting, and briefings. The overall goal of the activity is to help prevent food insecurity and famine through early identification and warning to decision-makers. Revised FEWS NET Washington Office Organizational Chart 13 FEWS NET QUARTERLY ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT vħ The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) IQC is a five-year USAIDfinanced activity awarded to the Chemonics International Consortium, consisting of The Food Economy Group (FEG), Intana International, Michigan State University (MSU), and WebFirst Inc., on September 29, The FEWS NET activity is a set of integrated activities intended to: 1) deliver early warnings of hazards, food insecurity, vulnerability to food insecurity, and famine 2) increase the quantity and improve the quality of information used to make comparable food security and vulnerability monitoring, needs assessments, preparedness, and contingency and response planning and 3) develop national and regional emergency early warning and food security monitoring and assessment capabilities. Table of Approved Surge Activities.12 Annex B. Looking Ahead to the Upcoming Quarter.9 Section E. Review of the Quarter s Activities-Washington.6 C.1: Management.6 C.2: Decision Support.7 C.3: Information Technology.8 C.4: Livelihoods.8 C.5: Markets and Trade.8 C.6: Strategic Challenges and Proposed Solutions.9 Section D. Review of the Quarter s Activities-Field.2 B.1: Task Order 1-Africa.3 B.2: Task Order 2-Afghanistan.4 B.3: Task Order 3-Haiti.5 B.4: Task Order 4-MFEWS/Central America.6 B.5: Task Order 5-Mozambique.6 Section C. AFP-I The author s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.ĥ CONTENTS Section A. It was prepared by Chemonics International Inc.ģ FAMINE EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS NETWORK (FEWS NET) QUARTERLY ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT JANUARY 2007 MARCH 2007 Contract No. 1 FAMINE EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS NETWORK (FEWS NET) QUARTERLY ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT JANUARY MARCH April 2007 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development.
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