FOOD - PROGRAMME & PLANNING TOOLS

(Ref. FTP-1) Examples of Food and Nutrition Objectives - Outputs - Indicators
(Ref. FTP-2) UNHCR/WFP Joint Food Needs Assessment
(Ref. FTP-3) Price, Nutritional Value and Unit Cost of WFP-supplied Commodities
(Ref. FTP-4) Sample Food Plan
(Ref. FTP-5) Sample UNHCR/WFP Joint Work Plan
(Ref. FTP-6) Strategies to Counteract Ration Shortfalls
(Ref. FTP-7) Key Points for an Effective Distribution System

FOOD - MONITORING & EVALUATION TOOLS

(Ref. FTM-1) Food Distribution Report
(Ref. FTM-2) Food Distribution Monitoring
(Ref. FTM-3) Monitoring Food and Food Related Issues
(Ref. FTM-4) Principles of Storage and Warehousing


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(Ref. FTP-1) Examples of Food and Nutrition Objectives - Outputs - Indicators
A Matrix of food and nutrition objectives, outputs and indicators that can guide programme design, and the preparation of COPs, project descriptions and sub-agreements.

(Ref. FTP-2) UNHCR/WFP Joint Food Needs Assessment and Terms of Reference
Two documents - the first, UNHCR/WFP Joint Food Need Assessment, provides an overview on the scope of this activity and the preparation required. This document is accompanied by a standard Terms of Reference for the mission.

(Ref. FTP-3) Price, Nutritional Value and Unit Cost of WFP-supplied Commodities
A table containing prices, nutritional value and unit cost of WFP-supplied commodities. This table was issued in the year 2000, but the prices are as of February 1998. Thus, variations may have occurred. The prices are FOB (Free of Boat) and include the transport costs up to the port of destination.

(Ref. FTP-4) Sample Food Plan
A matrix - recently revised - on food plans for general as well as special feeding programmes, that should be completed by all Field Offices and sent as part of the COP.


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(Ref. FTP-5) Sample UNHCR/WFP Joint Work Plan
A sample of a Joint Work Plan that may assist the field in drafting similar documents at the onset of any joint operation. It provides a comprehensive overview of activities related to joint food aid programmes, specifying each Organization’s roles and responsibilities.

(Ref. FTP-6) Strategies to Counteract Ration Shortfalls
This table is contained in the "Guidelines on estimating food and nutrition needs in emergency situations" (WFP/UNHCR/WHO/UNICEF). It provides a list of possible problems and proposed responses.

(Ref. FTP-7) Key Points for an Effective Distribution System
Extract from the 1997 UNHCR Commodity Distribution Guide containing interesting and simple principles and targets for the planning and implementation of an effective distribution system.


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(Ref. FTM-1) Food Distribution Report
A standard form to be used by the implementing partner (IP) when WFP does not propose a different reporting form.

(Ref. FTM-2) Food Distribution Monitoring (On-site Distribution Monitoring Report and Food Distribution Monitoring Checklist)
This section provides a number of useful tools to carry out successful on-site distribution monitoring as well as post distribution monitoring. A table summarizes all different types of monitoring systems, which help when assessing the adequacy of the food ration, the effectiveness of the food distribution system as well as the refugees level of dependency from food aid. The monitoring report for food and food related issues in WFP/UNHCR joint operations provides guidance on how to collect the basic required information on assistance programmes and consists in 12 sections covering basic indicators on food, level of dependency, health and nutrition, non-food items, water and sanitation, shelter, protection, women and children, the environment, monitoring and co-ordination. It is accompanied by very informative explanatory notes. A table for the collection of food basket monitoring (FBM) data, which was developed by our office in Tanzania, based on the model provided by the Commodity Distribution Guidelines (see these Guidelines for more information on the FBM surveys). A checklist for monitoring the food distribution process as well as for conducting post-distribution monitoring and focus group discussions.

(Ref. FTM-3) Monitoring Food and Food Related Issues
Tools and types of Information Required for Monitoring Adequacy of Rations and
Monitoring Report on Food and Food Related Issues in WFP/UNHCR Joint Operations and
Explanatory Notes

(Ref. FTM-4) Principles of Storage and Warehousing
Extract from the UNHCR "Supplies and food aid handbook", issued in 1989. This document elaborates on storekeeping personnel, equipment and insurance, good storage practices, warehouse operations, and store infestation and pest control. Information on this subject can also be found in the UNHCR Emergency Handbook (pg. 259-261). Another publication which is useful is the 1979 WFP "Handbook on storage practices" (not available in electronic copy). Hard copies of all the above mentioned handbooks are available at Hqs. These texts are important for our monitoring activities as well as to assist the implementing partners to set up viable systems.

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