Thematic Area
Food Security & Nutrition
Overview
Strengthening food security and nutrition systems
IRS Global supports governments, development partners, humanitarian organizations, and research institutions in strengthening food security and nutrition systems through research, assessments, programme evaluation, and technical advisory services.
Our expertise includes food security assessments, nutrition assessments, household food security and livelihoods (HFSL), food systems analysis, nutrition-sensitive programming, maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN), acute and chronic malnutrition, dietary diversity, food consumption and coping strategies, resilience and vulnerability assessments, agriculture–nutrition linkages, market and value chain analysis, cash and voucher assistance (CVA), food security monitoring, emergency food security, resilience building, climate-resilient food systems, social protection, implementation research, and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
We generate evidence that strengthens food systems, improves nutritional outcomes, enhances household resilience, and supports sustainable food security interventions across development and humanitarian contexts.
Focus Areas
- Food Security Assessments
- Nutrition Assessments
- Household Food Security & Livelihoods (HFSL)
- Food Systems Analysis
- Nutrition-Sensitive Programming
- Maternal, Infant & Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN)
- Acute & Chronic Malnutrition
- Dietary Diversity
- Food Consumption & Coping Strategies
- Resilience & Vulnerability Assessments
- Agriculture–Nutrition Linkages
- Market & Value Chain Analysis
- Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA)
- Food Security Monitoring
- Emergency Food Security
- Climate-Resilient Food Systems
Food Security & Nutrition Assessments
Rigorous assessments of household food security, dietary diversity, and nutritional status.
Maternal, Infant & Young Child Nutrition
Research and evaluation of MIYCN programming and interventions addressing malnutrition.
Food Systems & Agriculture-Nutrition Linkages
Analysis connecting agricultural production systems to household nutritional outcomes.
Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA)
Evaluating cash and voucher assistance modalities in food security and humanitarian responses.
Resilience & Vulnerability Assessments
Assessing household resilience and coping strategies in the face of food security shocks.
Emergency & Climate-Resilient Food Systems
Strengthening food security responses in emergencies and building climate-resilient food systems.
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