📋 Tool Overview
This comprehensive Excel workbook provides a complete household food security assessment framework, focused on the five pillars of food security. The tool includes automated scoring, data validation, and professional reporting capabilities.
📖 Instructions
- Comprehensive usage guide
- Methodology explanation
- Worked examples
- Best practices
📋 Assessment Form
- Interactive questionnaire
- Dropdown menus
- Data validation
- Progress tracking
📊 Results Dashboard
- Automated scoring
- Visual indicators
- Recommendations
- Charts and graphs
🔍 Data Analysis
- Trend analysis
- Comparative reports
- Export capabilities
- Summary statistics
📚 Reference Data
- Lookup tables
- Scoring matrices
- Response options
- Calculation formulas
📑 Batch Processing
- Multiple households
- Bulk import/export
- Comparative analysis
- Summary reports
🔍 Sample Assessment Questions
| Pillar | Question | Response Type | Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVAILABILITY | Does your household produce any of its food? | Dropdown (Yes/Partial/No) | 0-2 points |
| ACCESS | Able to afford 3 meals a day in past 30 days? | Dropdown (Always/Sometimes/Never) | 0-2 points |
| UTILIZATION | Access to clean water for cooking and drinking? | Dropdown (Always/Limited/No) | 0-2 points |
| STABILITY | Faced food shortages due to seasonal variations? | Dropdown (No/Occasionally/Frequently) | 0-2 points |
| RESILIENCE | Household has coping strategies for food crises? | Dropdown (Strong/Some/None) | 0-2 points |
🎯 Automated Scoring System
The tool automatically calculates scores and provides classifications:
💡 How to Use the Excel Tool
- Download the Excel file below
- Enable macros if prompted (for enhanced functionality)
- Start with the Instructions sheet to understand the methodology
- Complete the Assessment Form using dropdown menus
- Review Results on the dashboard with automated scoring
- Export or print reports for documentation
📥 Download Excel Tool
Get the complete Excel workbook with all features, formulas, and formatting.
Complete Version: Full Excel file with instructions, assessment form, dashboard, and reference data
Simple Version: Basic assessment form for quick evaluations
📌 Note: These files can be opened directly in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application!
🌟 Key Features
✅ Data Validation
Dropdown menus and input validation ensure data quality and consistency
📊 Automated Scoring
Built-in formulas calculate scores and provide instant classification
📈 Visual Dashboard
Charts and graphs provide clear visualization of food security status
🔄 Batch Processing
Assess multiple households and generate comparative reports
📝 Interactive Assessment Form
Complete the assessment below and get instant results, or download the Excel version for offline use.