The framework is built using three outcome indicators; referred to as “core indicators”.

Revolving around them, are 21 causal indicators, distributed among the four dimensions of Food Security (availability, access, utilization and stability) according to the scope and nature of each indicator.

This Manual provides a detailed description of each of the 24 selected indicators and method of their computation whenever applicable. Each indicator listing comprises a full name, definition or description, method of measurement if applicable, justification for selection, linkage to the SDGs, possible data source as well as the normalization process.

Additional information on each indicator’s relationship and effect on food security and potential action areas, in addition to its relevance to the Arab Region are detailed in a related publication entitled “Tracking Food Security in the Arab region” (https://www.unescwa.org/sites/www.unescwa.org/files/publications/files/tracking-foodsecurityarab-region-english_1.pdf).