Staple market values

The maps should show the locations where staples are available. This can be a series of separate maps showing where staples are available. Ideally, it is better if the price of staples can be represented at each location.

Strategic or operational?

Strategic and operational

Basemap, baseline or situational?

Baseline and situational

When might it be produced?

As early as possible in a response & repeated as situation changes.

Intended audience

World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) may use these for contextualising the crisis.

Influence on humanitarian decisions

Supports a contextual understanding of the staples and reliance within the population.

Methods

Simple basemap showing key entry points and if possible types of materials coming in and where these goods are moved to.

Data

• Ports

• Airports

• storage facilities and warehouses

• Types of goods imported and the main areas these goods are transported to.