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MSTK 12e - Example Key Informant Interview - FSL

This document contains questions for a key informant interview on food security and livelihoods in a community. It seeks to understand people's access to food and markets, their main sources of income and crops cultivated, the impact of a crisis on these factors, and the strategies and support needed to ensure food security and protect livelihoods. Specific questions address current food sources, those unable to meet food needs, needs for basic items, trends in food availability, prices and production, constraints to future cultivation and animal raising, and measures taken by local authorities to support food access and livelihoods.

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MSTK 12e - Example Key Informant Interview - FSL

This document contains questions for a key informant interview on food security and livelihoods in a community. It seeks to understand people's access to food and markets, their main sources of income and crops cultivated, the impact of a crisis on these factors, and the strategies and support needed to ensure food security and protect livelihoods. Specific questions address current food sources, those unable to meet food needs, needs for basic items, trends in food availability, prices and production, constraints to future cultivation and animal raising, and measures taken by local authorities to support food access and livelihoods.

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MSTK Tool 12e: EXAMPLE KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEW – FOOD SECURITY &

LIVELIHOODS
Food Security and Livelihoods

This part seeks to answer questions on people’s access to food, access to markets, ability to protect their
livelihood assets (e.g. livestock). In the context of Relief operations: how many people cannot ensure
their immediate access to food and other basic survival items? How many people are at risk of losing
their (remaining) livelihood assets? Are markets open and accessible? In the context of Early Recovery:
What is the extent of the damages to sources of income and livelihoods? What measures are being taken
by local authorities and communities to assure food security of the most vulnerable and protect
livelihoods? What other strategies are needed to support local communities in recovering their
livelihoods?

What are the current strategies households are using to obtain food?

Estimate the number of households who are not able to cover their immediate food
needs.

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How many households are in need of basic household items (cooking items, blankets,
tarpaulin, jerry cans, rope, clothing)? Specify which items are the priority of the
population.

What are the three main sources of income for households?

What portions of the people are engaged in the various sources of income, now and six
months ago?
Currently in % 6 months ago in %
1st source of income
2nd source of income
3rd sources of income

How many households have brought livestock with them to the settlement? Describe the
numbers and types of livestock the average household has brought with them.

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Of the families with livestock, how many are NOT able to provide for the needs of their
animals (feed, shelter, etc.)

Describe the main livestock-related needs (fodder, shelter, etc.)

Where do most households go to purchase food?


a. Local market in the village
b. Local market in neighboring
c. Local shop within the village
d. Travelling vendors
What foods are available at the local market?
Now Six months ago
Maize
Barely
Wheat
Rice
Vegetables

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Sorghum

What are the trends for food prices at the local market (nearest)
Now Six months ago
Maize
Barely
Wheat
Rice
Vegetables
Sorghum

What are the trends for livestock (live animals) at the local market?

Now Six months ago


Ox
Cow
Sheep
Goat
Chicken
Pig
Buffalo
xxx

What are the four major crops produced in the area?


Crops % cultivated % damaged
Maize
Barely
Wheat
Rice
Sorghum
xxx

What are the four major vegetables produced in the area?


Crops % cultivated % damaged
Onion
Tomato
Potato
Carrot
Cabbage

What will be the main constraint to cultivation for households next season?

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Are markets accessible in the area? Are food and basic commodities available on the
local markets?
a. loss of land
b. lack of fertilizer
c. lack of agricultural tools
d. lack of irrigation
e. lack of workforce
f. insecurity

What portions of households usually own these animals?


% of Remark
ownership
Ox
Cow
Sheep
Goat
Chicken
Pig
Buffalo

What will be the main constraints to continuing/resuming animal raising for household
next season?
a. Lack of animal feed
b. Lack of water
c. Lack of veterinary services/animal diseases
d. Lack of shelter
e. Lack of workforce
f. Lack of market
g. Insecurity

What is the price trend for basic food and non-food items on local markets (stable,
inflationary?)

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What is the daily cost of a basic food and non-food basket for one household (break
down by item)?

What measures are being taken by the local authorities/communities/INGO/Local NGO to


ensure access to food and to protect sources of livelihoods (livestock…)? If any.

Problems and priorities identified by the affected population

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Any Other Additional Information

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