A REVIEW OF CADRE HARMONISÉ ANALYSES OF FOOD AND NUTRITION INSECURITY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The review paper provides an in-depth analysis of the Cadre Harmonisé analysis framework and its implementation in Nigeria. The study utilizes a systematic review of literature and thematic analysis to evaluate the framework's effectiveness, institutional arrangements, and challenges. The integration of diverse data sources in the Cadre Harmonisé approach has improved early warning systems, intervention targeting, and stakeholder collaboration. The study highlights the severity of food insecurity in Nigeria based on the analysis of Cadre Harmonisé data. In 2017, approximately 7.1 million people were facing food insecurity situations categorized as crisis, emergency, or famine. The numbers decreased to 2.45 million in 2018 but rose again to 4.3 million in 2019. The year 2020 saw a significant increase, with around 10 million people experiencing phases 3-5 of food and nutrition insecurity. The situation worsened in 2021, with 12,936,583 individuals classified as critically acutely food insecure. In 2022, 14,455,049 people were in the crisis and emergency phases, and the number further rose to 17,657,727 in 2023. However, the study identifies challenges such as financial and human resource constraints, outdated data quality, stakeholder engagement difficulties, and vulnerability among specific populations, limiting the framework's effectiveness. Based on these findings, the study recommends sustaining ongoing humanitarian interventions in food, nutrition, and agriculture to support populations in critical phases of food and nutrition insecurity. Government and NGOs should also prioritize strengthening the resilience of populations in favorable food and nutrition situations.