The aim of this e-survey is to collect information on experiences and lessons learned on integrated approaches applied by policy, research and development initiatives (projects, programmes, activities, and interventions) focusing on food and nutrition security (FNS). Results of this survey will be used as one of the inputs to the planned scoping study aiming at a more in-depth inventory of these initiatives.

There are multiple definitions of integrated approaches, developed by different organizations, institutions, and others stakeholders involved in FNS activities.  For the purpose of this survey we use an open definition of the concept:

An integrated approach to enhance FNS is one in which efforts are coordinated across different areas of work and interests. The rationale for integrating these efforts is that their combination will increase their effectiveness and thereby the sustainability of the impact. Examples of such an approach could be landscape approach, territorial approach, cross-sector approach, transdisciplinary approach, etc.

Implementation of this survey and the planned scoping study are inspired by one of the conclusions of the consultation on the Dutch food security policy that the Food & Business Knowledge Platform facilitated in the summer of 2014:  the acknowledgement of the importance of applying integrated approaches for structural and systemic changes to achieve food and nutrition security. The objective of the scoping study is to provide an overview of FNS initiatives that applied an integrated approach, and to share experiences and lessons learned in developing and using these approaches. This survey is a first step in preparation to the scoping study.

This survey contains 11 questions (mainly multiple choice) and should take about 15 minutes to complete.

We thank you for your time and valuable input.

If you would like any further information, please contact Le Chen (le[at]thebrokeronline.eu) or Rojan Bolling (rojan[at]thebrokeronline.eu).