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Papers by Susanne Jaspars
Disasters
This article examines whether it is possible to target vulnerable households within a geographica... more This article examines whether it is possible to target vulnerable households within a geographically defined area. It looks first at the justification for targeting and then reviews recent practical experience in actually trying to reach vulnerable groups. As complex emergencies increasingly last longer, strategies to target vulnerable households are common in the protracted phase of the emergency. While this is often necessary because of a decline in resources, it is not always justified by an improvement in nutritional status or food security of the beneficiary population.
Abstract The book is divided into three parts and seven chapters. Part 1 is a review of contempor... more Abstract The book is divided into three parts and seven chapters. Part 1 is a review of contemporary views of famine and nutrition, including concepts of nutrition and famine (chapter 1); nutritional surveillance for famine early warning (chapter 2); and methods for ...
attended by 33 experts representing 18 agencies and institutions. A draft technical paper was use... more attended by 33 experts representing 18 agencies and institutions. A draft technical paper was used as a background document for the consultation, which included health and nutrition experts, agricultural and socio economists and practitioners of the IPC tool.
Disasters
This article examines whether it is possible to target vulnerable households within a geographica... more This article examines whether it is possible to target vulnerable households within a geographically defined area. It looks first at the justification for targeting and then reviews recent practical experience in actually trying to reach vulnerable groups. As complex emergencies increasingly last longer, strategies to target vulnerable households are common in the protracted phase of the emergency. While this is often necessary because of a decline in resources, it is not always justified by an improvement in nutritional status or food security of the beneficiary population.
Abstract The book is divided into three parts and seven chapters. Part 1 is a review of contempor... more Abstract The book is divided into three parts and seven chapters. Part 1 is a review of contemporary views of famine and nutrition, including concepts of nutrition and famine (chapter 1); nutritional surveillance for famine early warning (chapter 2); and methods for ...
attended by 33 experts representing 18 agencies and institutions. A draft technical paper was use... more attended by 33 experts representing 18 agencies and institutions. A draft technical paper was used as a background document for the consultation, which included health and nutrition experts, agricultural and socio economists and practitioners of the IPC tool.