World Food Programme (WFP)/ UNAIDS / UN-RIACSO (Regional Inter-Agency Coordination and Support Office)
UN-RIACSO (Regional Inter-Agency Coordination and Support Office) contracted TANGO to coordinate and facilitate a regional technical consultation involving over 60 participants representing diverse backgrounds and organizations (UN agencies, Southern Africa Development Community, non government organizations, research institutes, and government). The specific objectives of this expert consultation were to: 1) understand the dynamics of HIV/AIDS and vulnerability and how HIV/AIDS is being integrated into current definitions and conceptual frameworks of vulnerability; 2) take stock on how the link between HIV/AIDS and vulnerability is being measured at present including a review of currently used assessment, analytical and monitoring tools in a number of case studies; and 3) to identify potential indicators and methods for measuring HIV/AIDS impacts in vulnerability assessments.
TANGO provided support to this expert consultation in terms of planning and preparation of technical background papers; production of a synthesis document that highlights the concept of HIV/AIDS and vulnerability and how this affects households, communities, institutions, and countries at large; facilitation; documentation and proceedings, as well as a technical document summarizing the key sectoral and cross-cutting issues, indicators, methods and challenges. Finally, TANGO formulated recommendations for integrating HIV/AIDS and vulnerability into regional assessments.
Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment
World Food Programme (WFP)
TANGO worked with the Government of Egypt and the World Food Programme/ Egypt to implement a food security and vulnerability assessment, at the governorate and national levels. This information informs food security and safety net policies in Egypt. TANGO provided assistance in the initial and detailed planning of this activity. A team of TANGO consultants with expertise in qualitative and quantitative food security assessments, advocacy, and policy coordinated closely on every aspect of the assessment design, training, data collection, and analysis. In addition, TANGO developed a strategy to disseminate and apply the findings of the surveys. A key aspect of this work is the facilitation of meetings with Government counterparts to discuss the socio-economic implications and develop recommendations based on the results. Throughout this process, TANGO worked closely with relevant stakeholders to build consensus around a guiding plan of action.
C-SAFE/WFP Regional In-Depth Report
World Food Programme (WFP) and C-SAFE
TANGO performed a Community Household Surveillance Survey (CHS) for the Consortium for Southern Africa Food Security Emergency (C-SAFE) and the World Food Programme (WFP) in Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique. The CHS built upon previous reporting from the region and identified regional food and livelihood security trends, analyzed vulnerability, and provided a profile of the most vulnerable groups. The second part of this assignment entailed redesigning the CHS Questionnaire for future surveys in order to improve the understanding of the effects of HIV/AIDS within communities as well as other key social indicators.
WFP CHS Synthesis Report
World Food Programme (WFP)
TANGO provided a regional report for the World Food Programme (WFP), synthesizing the Community Household Surveillance (CHS) data from four rounds of surveys in Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The report identified regional food and livelihood security issues, characterized current and emerging vulnerable populations, and provided country-specific findings. A second component of this operation was to provide recommendations for future community/household surveys in order to provide more relevant and specific information for future rounds of CHS.
The Path to Self Resiliency
Ethiopia Dec 2006 - May 2007 TANGO provided assistance to the Canadian Hunger Foundation (CHF) and their partners for the programs in Ethiopia. Using the Livelihoods approach, TANGO identified some of the key issues for coordinating and implementing interventions in order to “graduate” the chronically food insecure into a state of self-resiliency. To this end, TANGO conducted extensive research in livelihood and food security in Ethiopia and conducted data collection and analysis. Finally, TANGO provided a comprehensive report to CHF and their partners to guide effective program implementation in chronically food insecure areas of Ethiopia.
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Sep 2006 - Oct 2006 In 2006 TANGO conducted an in depth survey for the World Food Programme (WFP) in rural Bangladesh. The study objective was to create socio-economic profiles and determine levels of vulnerability and food security in WFP operational areas. The disaggregation by socio-economic status enabled a more nuanced and descriptive analysis of food security and vulnerability issues, allowing WFP to design their programmes accordingly.
Dowload this publication Nutritional Food Security and Natural Disaster Risk
Regional (Latin America and Caribbean) Mar 2006 - May 2006 The Caribbean region is perpetually vulnerable to natural disasters, specifically hurricanes. In part due to global climate change, the frequency and severity of these hurricanes is predicted to increase and the potential human consequences are grave. A TANGO assessment team created food and nutritional security profiles based on primary and secondary data analyses for eight Caribbean countries, and identified potential local and regional partner institutions and their capacities for emergency response.
Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis
Comoros Jan 2006 - Mar 2006 In response to recent volcanic activity, TANGO conducted a Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis (CFSVA) for WFP in the Union of the Comoros. Using mixed data collection methods, the analysis identified the size, location and characteristics of the vulnerable population and the underlying causes of food insecurity in the islands. This assessment provided WFP with baseline information for future food aid interventions in emergency situations.
Assessment of Chronic Food Insecurity and Nutrition Issues
Sudan Feb 2005 - Apr 2005 World Food Programme (WFP)
TANGO performed a vulnerability assessment for the World Food Programme in Sudan in order to lay foundation for future development activities. The assessment provided information on food insecurity and nutritional status of vulnerable rural populations and proposed appropriate food aid and non-food aid intervention strategies for the future. The assessment was performed by reviewing existing information as well as collecting primary nutritional data and qualitative and quantitative household data.
Household Livelihood Security Assessment for CARE West Bank/ Gaza Emergency Program
West Bank/Gaza Sep 2004 - Oct 2004 CARE
TANGO worked with CARE and partner organizations to undertake an assessment of the conditions, systems, risks and opportunities related to the livelihood security and rights realization of the poorest and most vulnerable households and groups in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. As part of this assignment, TANGO provided training to CARE and partner agency staff in the understanding and application of Household Livelihood Security and rights-based concepts, as well as participatory assessment methodologies.
Understanding the Causes of the Southern African Crisis: Policy Position Papers
Malawi Mar 2004 - Mar 2004 CARE
In January 2003, CARE International launched an analytical process to understand better the nature of longer term livelihood trends in Southern Africa, and thus the causes of the food crisis that was then sweeping the region. The specific objectives of the analysis were to identify the underlying causes of livelihood vulnerability within regional and country contexts and understand long term livelihood trends and coping strategies among vulnerable populations. TANGO was contracted to conduct research and develop policy papers addressing the key thematic areas of Gender Exploitation, Governance and Rural Institutional Development, and Safety Nets within Malawi. The Policy Position Papers will contribute to the development of livelihood recovery strategies in the Southern African region as well as inform and influence key government and donor agendas that integrate long and short term responses to the food crisis.