Place codes are unique geographic identification codes, represented by combinations of letters and/or numbers to identify a specific location or feature on a map or within a database. Every admin level has a unique p-code. OCHA provides the p-coding at country level, and the gFSC can also provide it.[1]
Describes societies that derive some, but not necessarily the majority, of their food and income from livestock.[2]
Includes all those whose lives have been impacted as a direct result of the crisis. This figure is often the first available after a sudden onset emergency and often defines the scope or boundary of a needs assessment. It does not, however, necessarily equate to the number of people in need of humanitarian aid; it should not be confused or used interchangeably with the category People in Need. Characteristics of the category People Affected[3]must include:
• being in close geographical proximity to a crisis;
• physically or emotionally impacted, including exposed to a human rights violation/protection incident;
• experiencing personal loss or loss of capital and assets as a direct result of the crisis (family member, house/roof, livelihood assets, or any other asset);
• being faced with an immediate threat from a crisis.[4]
Are a sub-set of the Population Affected and are defined as those members:
• Whose physical security, basic rights, dignity, living conditions or livelihoods are threatened or have been disrupted, AND
• Whose current level of access to basic services, goods and social protection is inadequate to re-establish normal living conditions with their accustomed means in a timely manner without additional assistance.[5]
Figures provided by partners to inform the FSC on the number of beneficiaries to be reached in a specific period. This data is used to forecast the gap that may occur over a given period.
Funding that is activated and allocated through collective prioritization. There are three pooled funds: Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), Common Humanitarian Funds (CHFs), and Emergency Response Funds (ERFs). When the FSC collects data from partners, it is relevant to request partners to indicate if the reported activity is funded by a pooled fund.[6]
The expression “post-harvest losses” means a measurable quantitative and qualitative loss in a given product. These losses can occur during any of the various phases of the post-harvest system. This definition must also take into account cases of product deterioration. However, rather than actual losses, it would be more accurate to call it restriction in the use of the product. As a matter of fact, grain partially damaged by insects, for example, may no longer be suitable either for human consumption or for sale. Where it was intended for those uses, losses in value have obviously occurred, even if the grain can be salvaged by using it for poultry feed.[7]
The knowledge and capacities developed by governments, response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to and recover from the impacts of likely, imminent or current disasters.[8]Aims to establish a standing capacity to respond to a range of different situations that may affect a country or region by putting in place a broad set of preparedness measures. This includes for example early warning systems, ongoing risk and vulnerability assessment, capacity building, the creation and maintenance of stand-by capacities and the stockpiling of humanitarian supplies.
Actions aimed at reducing the risk of a disaster to occur by addressing the root causal factors; including through reduced exposure to hazard, lessen vulnerability of people and livelihoods and the wise management of land and environment.
Organization that receives funds from a traditional donor, (i.e. governments or private foundations). Principal recipients may have implementing/cooperating partners who carry out the food security activities on their behalf.
Policies on PSEA aim to end sexual exploitation and sexual abuse by internationally and locally-recruited humanitarian and development workers. Sexual exploitation and abuse of an affected community is one of the most serious breaches of accountability. Regardless of someone’s perception of the problem, the duty station and all UN personnel and partners have an obligation to create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and to uphold the standards of conduct.[9]
The process of incorporating protection principles and promoting meaningful access, safety and dignity in humanitarian and development work. Practically, it is a way of designing and implementing all programmes so that protection risks and potential violations are taken into consideration. To mainstream protection, actors need to understand who is at risk, from what or whom as well as why, and the consequences their actions or inactions may have on the threats people experience and their vulnerability and capacity vis-à-vis these threats. This includes knowing how and where to refer people in need for specialist support to prevent or recover from violence and exploitation, as well as understanding when, how, and to whom to refer specialized protection issues.[10]
The Provider of Last Resort (POLR) is the designated Cluster Lead Agency, whom, where necessary and depending on access, security and availability of funding, the CLA as PoLR must be ready to ensure the provision of services required to fulfil critical gaps identified by the cluster and reflected in the Humanitarian Response Plan.[11]
[1]https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Pcode_implementation.pdf
[2]http://www.fao.org/pastoralist-knowledge-hub/en/
[3]“IASC IMWG: Humanitarian Population Figures” available at http://fscluster.org/sites/default/files/documents/humanitarianprofilesupportguidance_final_may2016.pdf
[4]According to the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), affected populations are defined on the basis of type and degree of disaster effects, and their location.
[5]“IASC IMWG: Humanitarian Population Figures” available at http://fscluster.org/sites/default/files/documents/humanitarianprofilesupportguidance_final_may2016.pdf
[6]https://www.unocha.org/our-work/humanitarian-financing/country-based-pooled-funds-cbpfs
[7]Source: For a more detailed description please refer to http://www.fao.org/docrep/t0522e/T0522E04.htm
[8]http://www.unisdr.org/we/inform/terminology#letter-r