Existing conflict and displaced populations information

The map shows the locations where conflict is occuring - insecure regions, maps of migrant flows and concentrations of migrants (IDP/refugee) overlaid on food insecutiry information (IPC).

Strategic or operational?

Strategic

Basemap, baseline or situational?

Basemap, baseline or situational

When might it be produced?

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

Intended audience

• World Food Programme (WFP)

• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Influence on humanitarian decisions

Supports a contextual understanding of the area. It is useful for helping to understand where populations are moving and where there may be issues for distributions etc.

Methods

Use a simple basemap to show administrative areas, areas of active conflict & unrest and overlay with arrows showing movements of people. Labels indicate increase or decrease in vulnerable people to an area.

Data

• Conflict zones and areas of unrest.

• Movement of people and numbers of people if available.

• Basic population density information and Administration boundaries.