On the 2-4 of May 2023, SESRIC organized a Training Course on ‘SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) Indicators’ for the benefit of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of Arabic speaking OIC countries, within the framework of the Statistical Capacity Building (StatCaB) Programme.
During the event, the following topics were covered:
- Definitions and Concepts of SDG2 (Zero Hunger) Indicators;
- Resources of SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) Indicators; and
- Methodology for Calculating the SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) Indicators
The training course was attended by representatives of FAO and IOFS, who were able to report on the prevalence of undernourishment and the prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the OIC Geography based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES). The Director of Programs and Projects of the IOFS also shared a presentation on the mandate and activities of the organization to promote sustainable food security in OIC Member States.
To note, the StatCaB Programme was initiated in early 2007. It is the flagship capacity development programme of the SESRIC. Within its framework, the Centre collects information from the NSOs of OIC member countries through the biennial StatCaB questionnaire, assesses their needs and capacities, matches these needs and capacities, and organizes statistical capacity development activities between the beneficiary and provide countries.
