1. 2010-05WFP Initial EFSA Learning Session 5.3. Overview: Initial EFSA Report 1

2. 2010-05WFP Initial EFSA Learning Session Objectives After this session, participants should be able to: –Describe the various components of the Initial EFSA report 2

3. 2010-05WFP Initial EFSA Learning The Process Collect and Compile Secondary Data Collect and Compile Primary Data using checklist Conduct Situation Analysis Conduct Forecast Analysis Produce Recommendations Write Initial EFSA report Develop Work Plan and TORs Report answers to 3 key questions 3

4. 2010-05WFP Initial EFSA Learning Key Differences from other Assessment or VAM Reports? Length? Speed (of submission)? Readers? Accuracy, precision, degree of “certainty”? 4

5. 2010-05WFP Initial EFSA Learning Writing the Report Keep it short! Answer the three key questions: –Is there a food insecurity crisis? –Need for response? –Need for follow-up EFSA? Be clear in how response recommendations link directly to your analyses and findings Keep it short! 5

6. 2010-05WFP Initial EFSA Learning Initial EFSA Report 1.Executive Summary 2.Background & Objectives 3.Methodology 4.Situation Analysis (brief descriptions based on checklist categories) 5.Forecast Analysis (conclusions) & Response Recommendations 6.Follow up EFSA/Monitoring 1 page ½ to 1 page 1-2 pages 1 page ½ page 6