Within the framework of its Statistical Capacity Building (StatCaB) Programme, SESRIC, in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics (INS) of Cameroon, will organise a Technical Mission on "SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) Indicators" on 10-12 February 2026. The technical mission will be conducted by a competent expert from the INS of Cameroon for the benefit of National Institute of Statistics (INS) and other relevant stakeholders in the national statistical system of Guinea.

The main objective of the technical mission is to enhance the capacities of the participants in understanding and applying statistical methodologies and best practices in collection, collation and dissemination of SDG 2 indicators. It will include discussion sessions and cover the following topics:

• Overview of the SDG framework with a mapping of SDG 2 targets and indicators, and custodian agencies
• Discussion on national context of SDG 2, including prioritised targets, and alignment with national development strategies
• Detailed presentation of SDG 2 indicators, including food security and nutrition
• Analysis of interconnections between SDG 2 and other SDGs (health, poverty, gender, climate, and economic growth)
• Definitions, calculation principles, data requirements, and validation procedures for selected priority indicators (e.g. 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.3.2)
• Review of available data sources, including household surveys, agricultural surveys, food balance sheets, and administrative data
• Use of FAO modules, particularly the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES), and assessment of national data gaps
• Guidance on compiling SDG progress reports, including structure, frequency, data flows, and quality assurance
• Identification of potential financing and coordination mechanisms for sustainable SDG monitoring

For more information on the SESRIC StatCaB Programme, please visit: http://www.oicstatcom.org/statcab.php