Within the framework of its Statistical Capacity Building (StatCaB) Programme, SESRIC, in collaboration with the National Institute of Statistics (INS) of Guinea,  organised a Technical Mission on “SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) Indicators” on 20-22 April 2026 in Conakry, Guinea.

The technical mission was conducted by Mr. Romain TCHAKOUTE, Senior Research Officer at the National Institute of Statistics (INS) of Cameroon, and attended by 34 experts from the INS of Guinea.

The main objective of the technical mission was to enhance the capacities of the participants in understanding and applying statistical methodologies and good practices related to the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of SDG 2 indicators. The mission featured technical and discussion sessions covering the following topics:

• Overview of the SDG framework, including a mapping of SDG 2 targets and indicators and custodian agencies
• Discussion on the national context of SDG 2, including prioritised targets and their alignment with national development strategies
• Detailed presentation of SDG 2 indicators, including those related to 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, including 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2 and 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 the compilation of 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 SESRIC’s StatCaB Programme, please visit:

http://www.oicstatcom.org/statcab.php

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