This module discusses the importance of understanding the national, local and emergency information management landscape. Understanding this landscape is especially important if you are new to a location and there are existing IM processes in place.

Only in understanding the landscape can you support external partners in relevant areas. Another important task for the IMO is advocating for the cluster approach and supporting partners in delivering the aims of the strategic plan.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe how to map the IM landscape
  • List reasons why you need to map the IM landscape
  • Describe how to support external stakeholders
  • Define what humanitarian advocacy is
  • List advocacy tasks for the IMO

Audience

This module is an advanced-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in refining their skills and knowledge in nutrition information management in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to lead humanitarian practitioners on this topic.

Length

It should take you about 25 minutes to complete this self-paced course. 

Methodology

This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities. 

Structure

Introduction

Lesson 1: Mapping the IM landscape
5 mins

Lesson 2: Identifying methods to support external stakeholders
10 mins

Lesson 3: Advocacy for the IMO
10 mins

Summary

Contact details

For technical issues, you can contact https://www.nutritioncluster.net/Ask_question