What does “IPC” mean in humanitarian aid?
IPC stands for Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a technical framework that classifies the severity and magnitude of food insecurity and malnutrition.
What the figure or term means
Afghanistan analyses use IPC evidence to inform seasonal planning and response.
IPC brings multiple indicators and expert review together rather than relying on one data point.
IPC is the framework, not the name of a food-aid program.
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