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PAT
Market Information for Food Security Analysis
Session 1.3
WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 1Price Analysis Training
Learning Objectives
After this session, participants should be able to:•Identify key market indicators to be integrated in analytical outputs (needs assessments, vulnerability analyses, monitoring and evaluation)
•Explain how market information informs WFP decision-making
WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 2Price Analysis Training
Purpose of Market Analysis in FSA
Estimate national/regional/local food supply capacities against domestic requirements
Gauge HH dependency on markets for food
Gauge HH capabilities to access food through markets
WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 3Price Analysis Training
Purpose of Market Analysis in FSA
Determine market response capacities to cover national food demand gaps
Formulate early warnings if domestic production & markets cannot cover national food demand gaps
Inform policies of governments & of global actors on food security strategies
WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 4Price Analysis Training
Purpose of Market Analysis for WFP Decision-Making
Facilitate:
food assistance intervention planning with assurance that impact on domestic food production and food markets is not negative
decision whether cash or food aid is the best option to address food insecurity
local or regional food purchase planning and ensure these are implemented at optimal best time with maximum effect on producers and markets
WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 5Price Analysis Training
Relevant market issues for WFP
Assessments/Analysis for decision making Emergency needs assessments Non-emergency assessments (baselines,
monitoring, etc.) Minimum level of infrastructure
Assessing impact of assistance Food or cash Timing of food assistance
WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 6Price Analysis Training
Relevant market issues for WFP
Early warning system Monitoring food security system
Determining programmes/response options Food or non-food (voucher/cash) Imports or local/regional purchase Purchase for progress Others (e.g., market support)
WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 7Price Analysis Training
Market analysis and response decisions, Example 1
• Insufficient availability
• Lack of access
• Markets not functioning
General Food
Distribution?WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 8Price Analysis Training
Market analysis and response decisions, Example 2
• Insufficient availability
• Lack of access
• Markets not functioning
• HHs not involved in labour markets this season
Food for
work?WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 9Price Analysis Training
What information to look for in general?(Links with existing analytical outputs)
Supply Demand Market System
See handout
WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 10Price Analysis Training
What to look for at household level?
Households Access to
MarketsRisk and
Vulnerability
KeyComponents
KeyIndicators
Analysis
See Handout
WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 11Price Analysis Training
Market analysis and response decisions, Example 3
• Food available
• Lack of access (income) Cash/
VoucherCash for
work?WFP Markets Learning Programme 1.3. 12Price Analysis Training
• Markets (of food, labour, financial) functioning
• Price stability and other risks (inflation, collusion, corruption) are low
Exercise 1.3.
The Marketastan File: Assembling the Market Analysis Plan
WFP Markets Learning Programme Price Analysis Training 1.4.13
Small Group Work