Food Security Analysis Unit The Integrated Food Security and Humanitarian Phase Classification (IPC) ALNAP Nairobi June 2006 Outline Need for a common classification system Existing systems and global initiatives Overview of IPC and Situation Analysis Components of the IPC Reference Table Analysis Templates Cartographic Protocols Standardized Population Tables Potential for replication and expansion A Common Classification System would lead to.. food security and humanitarian interventions being more: Needs based Strategic Timely Because a Classification System can enable . Technical consensus Comparability over space Comparability over time Transparency through evidence-based analysis Accountability Clear early warning More strategic response We need a. . common currency for describing nature and severity of crises. Existing Classification Systems Oxfam Howe and Devereux MSF FEWSNET WFP ODI Others On-going Related Global Initiatives SMART Benchmarking Humanitarian Tracking Service IASC Sphere Guidelines The IPC draws from aspects of existing systems and can potentially contribute to these global initiatives. The IPC is a tool to . enable a composite analytical statement on food security and humanitarian situations for current situation analysis and early warning drawing together multiple indicators of human welfare and livelihoods for consistent and meaningful analysis. The IPC summarizes Situation Analysis a distinct stage in the analysis- response continuum. Situation Analysis in the Analysis-Response Continuum Situation Analysis Response Analysis Response Planning Response Imple- mentation Monitoring/ Evaluation Severity (phase classification) Geographic coverage Magnitude (# people) Immediate causes Underlying causes Identification of general needs Current responses Criteria for social targeting Transitory vs. chronic Projected trend / scenarios Confidence level of analysis Key Aspects of Situation Analysis Components of the IPC include Reference Table Analysis Templates Cartographic Protocols Standardized Population Tables IPC Reference Table Phases include full spectrum Broad categories, yet essential differences in implications for action Explicit inclusion of livelihood crisis Reference outcomes, not process indicators Breadth of humanitarian outcomes Current or imminent outcomes on lives and livelihoods Fewest possible Measurable / practical Support phase classification through convergence of evidence Strategic Response Framework has three broad objectives 1. mitigate immediate outcomes 2. support livelihoods 3. address underlying causes Holistic but not prescriptive Early Warning Levels include: alert, moderate risk, and high risk. Linked to probability, severity, substantiation, appropriate action, and timeframe Based on analysis of process indicators Operationalizes concepts of risk, hazard, and vulnerability Analysis Templates have 3 parts 1.Support of Phase Classification statement Direct and indirect evidence Evaluation of data reliability 2.Key information for mitigating immediate outcomes Hazards, effects on access/availability, opportunities for response, etc. 3.Key information for supporting livelihoods and addressing underlying causes Underlying causes, effects on livelihood assets, opportunities for addressing underlying causes Standarized Population Tables List magnitude of problem by administrative boundary, livelihood zone, and livelihood system Can include layers of crisis levels Identify number of people in Phase 3, 4, or 5 Do not list number of people in need In Summary, what the IPC is A tool for summarizing and communicating Situation Analysis, based on common standards, that links complex information to action A technical forum for enabling technical consensus And what the IPC is not A methodit draws from multiple methods An information systemit is a complimentary add-on Response analysisthis is the next step, which is based on sound situation analysis Potential for Replication and Expansion Consistent and positive feedback from analysts, governments, implementing agencies, donors, media. While developed in Somalia context, based on international standards Endorsement by GHA Regional Food Security and Nutrition Working Group Being discussed in numerous forums GHA FOOD SECURITY OUTLOOK (Jun.-Dec., 2006) Draft Preliminary Analysis, March For category explanations seeGHA Government Ministries SOURCE: For more information Web