Integrated and enhanced dataset on food security and household coping strategies of Mali (2018-2023)

Abstract

<p>This dataset integrates and standardizes multiple cross-sectional household food security surveys conducted twice a year to support the Cadre Harmonisé process in West Africa. The surveys are carried out in two waves each year:</p>
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<li><strong>First wave</strong>: Conducted before the start of the lean season (around February-March)</li>
<li><strong>Second wave</strong>: Conducted at the end of the lean season or beginning of the harvesting period (around September-October)</li>
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<p>These large-scale surveys are generally representative at the second-tier administrative level and capture data on the access and stability dimensions of food security. Key indicators include:</p>
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<li><strong>Food Consumption Score (FCS)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Coping behaviors</strong></li>
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<p>Additionally, this dataset is further augmented with information on several covariate shocks that took place in each second-level administrative area in the period between two subsequent surveys. The different covariate shocks added to the dataset relate to five shock domains: </p>
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<li><strong>Conflict and political violence</strong></li>
<li><strong>Food price anomalies</strong></li>
<li><strong>Long-term climate hazards</strong></li>
<li><strong>Rainy season performance</strong></li>
<li><strong>Extreme weather events</strong></li>
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<p>This comprehensive dataset provides valuable insights into food security and household coping strategies in Mali, enriched with data on various shocks impacting food security.</p>