Topic outline

  • This course was created with Adobe Flash technology. Since this technology is no longer supported by modern internet browsers, the online version was removed. The downloadable version and content of the course (text only) are still available. In order to access them, please read the instructions in the System requirements section below.

    This course introduces the concept of resilience and its possible use in food security analysis. It explains the role of resilience in a food system, the methodologies and information needs for resilience-based food security analysis as well as the policy implications and considerations.

      • System Requirements

        The interactive version of the course is available as a downloadable package and only runs on Windows PC’s and doesn't require any additional software. Please read the following instructions.

        The content of the course is also available in text format (pdf).

        • Audience

          The target audience of the e-learning course includes:

          • Mid-level managers, technical staff, field personnel who are involved in the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of food security information.
          • Planners, policy formulators and programme managers who are involved in monitoring progress in poverty reduction, and meeting food security goals and targets.

          • You will learn about

            • Resilience approach to food security analysis
            • Role of resilience resides in a food system
            • Analytical framework for resilience analysis
            • Information needed for resilience-based food security analysis
            • Methodologies for resilience-based food security analysis
            • Main types of interventions aiming at addressing resilience issues
            • Policy implications of a resilience-based approach to food security

            • Course structure

              The course consists of  3  lessons, ranging from approximately  40  to  60  minutes duration each:

              • Lesson 1  –  What is Resilience?
              • Lesson 2   – Resilience Analysis
              • Lesson 3  –  Policy Implications

              • Partners

                European Union (EU)