Policy monitoring and advisory activities will start upon finalization of the POA. This will primarily involve a) identifying monitoring units relevant to each of planned/on-going NFP interventions, including Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) monitoring unit (s), and sstreamlining information flows between units and the FPMU to ensure consistency; b) identifying relevant impact indicators for each NFP intervention, gathering and analyzing relevant data and materials c) publishing of selected analytical outputs. Given the importance of strategic linkages between the NFP and the PRSP, food-security monitoring activities are to be closely coordinated with monitoring of the PRSP.

 In support of the work of the FPMU and the TRTs, experts from within and outside FAO will be mobilized by the project to provide guidance and advice on specific issues for which additional specialized expertise is required. In-country field visits will also be organized according to emerging informational and analytical needs.