Food and nutrition needs in emergencies, Manual
Author: UNHCR, UNICEF, WHO, WFP
Year: 2003
Resource type: Field tool
UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP and WHO have jointly developed these guidelines as a practical tool for assessing, estimating and monitoring the food and nutrition needs of populations in emergencies.
The guidelines are aimed at field staff involved in planning and delivering a basic general food ration for emergency-affected populations.
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UNHCR, UNICEF, WHO, WFP (2003). Food and nutrition needs in emergencies, Manual. www.ennonline.net/foodandnutritionemergencies2
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