Activities Chapter 6


 Activities related to Chapter 6






Introduction:

1. The activities proposed below should refer to a specific country case. Depending on available
 data, this could be the country where the course is held or the country of origin of participants.


 Activity 6.1:
 Assessment of food aid requirements in preparation for a donors' conference


Based on the analysis of the overall structure of food deficits in the country concerned (see
Activity 1 related to Chapter 5) prepare a proposals concerning:
* the types of food aid (programme, relief and project aid) and the approximate volume required
 to cover existing deficits,
* the possibility of local purchases and appropriate purchase procedures (timing,
 agencies/organizations involved, management, costs, cost comparison with alternative forms,
 financial procedures, etc.);
* appropriate marketing and distribution channels and procedures.


 Activity 6.2:
Identification of the need for complementary external assistance in support of
 national policies to improve food security


Based on an assessment of existing/major food security problems of the country concerned (see
activities related to previous Chapters) and existing resource constraints (natural, manpower,
financial, etc.), identify what type of external assistance is required, apart from food aid (see
activity 6.1 above) in support of national policies to improve food security