From insight to foresight : using data to improve food and nutrition outcomes in protracted food crises in the Horn of Africa

This position paper gives an overview of methods and resources for assessing and addressing food and nutrition security (FNS), focusing on the Horn of Africa (HoA). The authors reflect on the potential use of data science, focusing on moving from reactive (often humanitarian) interventions to anticipatory actions, and on using a good systems approach to build more resilience for improved FNS outcomes in protracted food crisis situations.

Authors: Julius Kaut, Eelke Bakker, Gerrit-Jan van Uffelen, Frans Cruijssen, Charleen Malkowsky