Integrated and enhanced dataset on food security and household coping strategies of Niger (2018-2023)

This dataset integrates and standardizes multiple cross-sectional household food security surveys conducted twice a year to support the Cadre Harmonisé process in West Africa. The surveys are carried out in two waves each year:

First wave: Conducted before the start of the lean season (around February-March);

Second wave: Conducted at the end of the lean season or beginning of the harvesting period (around September-October)

These large-scale surveys are generally representative at the second-tier administrative level and capture data on the access and stability dimensions of food security. Key indicators include: -Food Consumption Score (FCS); -Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS); -Coping behaviors.

Additionally, this dataset is further augmented with information on several covariate shocks that took place in each second-level administrative area in the period between two subsequent surveys. The different covariate shocks added to the dataset relate to five shock domains: -Conflict and political violence; -Food price anomalies; -Long-term climate hazards; -Rainy season performance; -Extreme weather events.

This comprehensive dataset provides valuable insights into food security and household coping strategies in Niger, enriched with data on various shocks impacting food security.