[AODA members] Fwd: SARPN Alert: Food security distance learning courses - Free!

Sat May 26 09:31:22 PDT 2007

These free materials on food and nutrition security (see below) will be 
of interest to all nutritionists around the world - they are available 
in CD or directly online.  I flipped through them on the Internet and 
they seem simple, but good.  The SARPN posting didn't include much about 
the source of the materials, so I've pasted that at the bottom of the 
e-mail.  They are produced by FAO and European Commission so I imagine 
they have credibility.  It would be good to get Nutritionists feedback 
on them and give feedback to the producers as well.

Malawi note:  I've sent away for the CDs for each course.  I'm sure that 
we can copy them (they are free) and distribute in Malawi to give more 
access.  I'll work with the PS for Nutrition and HIV Dr. Shawa on the 
best way to multiply them and who they would be best for.

Here's to Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security!

Stacia Nordin, RD
Registered Dietitian

American Dietetic Association, member
American Overseas Dietetic Association, President Elect
Nutrition Society of Malawi, Treasurer
School Health and Nutrition Adviser Ministry of Education / GTZ

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	SARPN Alert: Food security distance learning courses
Date: 	Mon, 21 May 2007 15:54:10 +0200
From: 	SARPN Alerts <alerts at sarpn.org>
To: 	<info at sarpn.org>

*Dear all,*

*Free online food security courses. Also available on CD rom. Click on 
the links or go to *http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org 
<http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/>* for more information.*
* *

*Food Security Information Systems and Networks*

This course introduces and provides guidance in assessing different 
kinds of information systems related to food security analysis.

*Duration:*

Approximately 2 hours.

*Language:*

English

Available on CD-ROM in English. Request a free copy 
<http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/dl/dlorder_en.asp?modulecode=F2&modulelang=en>.

*Reporting Food Security Information*

This course provides guidance in designing, writing and increasing the 
impact of food security reports in different contexts.

*Duration:*

Approximately 3.5 hours.

*Language:*

English

Available on CD-ROM in English. Request a free copy 
<http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/dl/dlorder_en.asp?modulecode=F6&modulelang=en>.

*Nutritional Status Assessment and Analysis*

This course covers the basic concepts of malnutrition, describes how 
nutritional status is assessed, and identifies the most commonly used 
nutrition indicators, as well as the criteria to be used when selecting 
the indicators in specific contexts and situations.

*Duration:*

Approximately 2 hours.

*Language:*

English

Available on CD-ROM in English. Request a free copy 
<http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/dl/dlorder_en.asp?modulecode=FN&modulelang=en>.

*
Coming Soon*

Future courses will cover the following topics on food security:

Concepts and definitions

Food security frameworks

Assessments

Indicators

Targeting

Sharing and building knowledge

Communication and advocacy

Regards,

Brittany Kesselman
Media, Communications & Linkages
Southern African Regional Poverty Network (SARPN)
PO Box: 1165, Hatfield, 0028, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 12 423 0226
Fax: +27 (0) 12 342 5636
E-mail: info at sarpn.org.za

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Additional information on the website added by Stacia Nordin, RD:

*About This Website *

This website provides access to Food Security related information and 
resources produced by the *EC-FAO Food Security Information for Action 
Programme*. Its overall purpose is to enhance national capacity to use 
food security information from different sectors and sources for more 
effective anti-hunger policies and programmes.

The Programme is funded by the European Commission (EC) and implemented 
by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It 
is coordinated by FAO's Agricultural Development Economics Division.

*Programme News*

<http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/DL/dlcourselist_en.asp> 	New Distance 
Learning Course 
<http://www.foodsecinfoaction.org/DL/dlcourselist_en.asp> and Resources 
for Trainers <tr_res_03.htm>: *Nutritional Status Assessment and Analysis*

>  UN agency launches free e-course on causes and characteristics of 
malnutrition 
<http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=22496&Cr=food&Cr1=>

>  *EC, FAO release new e-learning course*: Covers nutritional status 
assessment and analysis 
<http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/news/2007/1000554/index.html>

>  Mapping Country-Specific Commodity Lists to International Standards 
(May 2007) <news_06_14.htm>

<tr_fsip_03.htm> 	*Training Course in Cape Verde* : Producing Food 
Security Information Products that Result in Action (April 2007) 
<tr_fsip_03.htm>
>  Press Release <tr/fsip/cv/cv_pr_0507.pdf>

>  News Archive <news.htm>

*Behind the scenes *

<news_06_09.htm> 	*Focus on Nutrition Activities*: Innovative Tools for 
Assessing Household Food Security and Dietary Diversity
>  Read article <news_06_09.htm>

<news_06_03.htm> 	Linking Food Security Information to Action in the 
SADC Region: An Interview with Elijah Mukhala.
>  Read article <news_06_03.htm>

>  Archive <news_int.htm>

*New Publications*

*Reports and Analyses*
 > 	FAO- WFP Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis for 
the West Bank and Gaza Strip (CFSVA)
(January 2007)
 > Executive Summary <docs/CFSVA_Executive_Summary.pdf> /(548 kb) /
 > Full Report <docs/CFSVA_WBGS_January_07.pdf> /(2.4 Mb) /

**
*Policy Briefs*:
 > 	Assessment of Food Security Early Warning Systems in sub-Saharan 
Africa <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_04.pdf>(182 kb, pdf)
   - français <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_04_fr.pdf>
 > 	Towards Effective Food Security Responses in Crisis Situations 
<ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_01.pdf> (117 kb, pdf)
   - español <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_01_es.pdf>
   - français <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_01_fr.pdf>
 > 	Food Security <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_02.pdf> (209 
kb, pdf)
   - español <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_02_es.pdf>
   - français <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_02_fr.pdf>
 > 	The Integrated Food Security and Humanitarian Phase Classification 
(IPC) Framework <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_03.pdf> (415 
kb, pdf)
   - español <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_03_es.pdf>
   - français <ftp://ftp.fao.org/es/ESA/policybriefs/pb_03_fr.pdf>

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