The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has rolled out a four-month nationwide Mobile Vulnerability Analysis Mapping (mVAM) survey to track and respond to food security challenges in real time.
The exercise will involve 12,000 targeted household interviews, running 30 days each month, to provide data on food access, nutrition, and market dynamics.
Speaking at the launch, Survey Coordinator at GSS, Dr. Emmanuel Boateng, emphasized the significance of the initiative, saying, “This survey is not just about numbers. It is about listening to households across Ghana to understand the realities they face in accessing food. The data collected will guide the government and stakeholders in taking timely and effective action to improve food security.”
The mVAM survey will help identify vulnerable populations and monitor how they are coping with inflation, climate shocks, and supply chain disruptions. According to WFP officials, this effort represents a major step toward strengthening Ghana’s resilience. “With timely insights from the mVAM survey, we can ensure that no household is left behind. Real-time monitoring will allow us to better tailor interventions and provide support where it is most needed,” a WFP representative noted.
Authorities assured participating households that their responses would remain confidential and solely used for policy and planning purposes. The public was also reminded that the survey is completely free. Dr. Boateng reiterated: “We want to assure all households that no interviewer will ever request money, gifts, or personal information such as bank details. Your participation is purely voluntary and vital to building a food-secure Ghana.”
The GSS and WFP expressed their gratitude to households for their cooperation, stressing that the collective effort would help Ghana respond effectively to future challenges. “Together, we are building the foundation for a more food-secure future. The participation of every household strengthens our ability to make policies that reflect the real situation on the ground,” Dr. Boateng added.
By: Bawa Musah
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