Interactive Power BI dashboard monitoring food insecurity across 12 departments in Benin (2020-2023) β built for NGOs and development agencies.
# πΎ Food Security Monitoring Dashboard β Benin (2020β2023)
> An interactive Power BI dashboard tracking food insecurity, malnutrition, and agricultural production across the 12 departments of Benin β built to support evidence-based decision-making for NGOs, public health organizations, and development agencies.
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## π Dashboard Preview
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## π― Project Objective
Food insecurity remains a critical challenge in West Africa. This project provides a **clear, visual, and interactive monitoring tool** that allows decision-makers to:
- Track food insecurity rates by department and season
- Compare the North (more vulnerable) vs. South/Centre regions
- Analyze the relationship between agricultural production and food insecurity
- Monitor malnutrition trends from 2020 to 2023
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## π Key Findings
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Average food insecurity rate | **~27%** |
| Average malnutrition rate | **~16%** |
| Total households surveyed | **~3 million** |
| Most affected region | **North (Atacora, Alibori, Donga)** |
| Trend | North remains stable at ~36% β urgent intervention needed |
**Main insight:** Departments with higher agricultural production (>1,400 kt) consistently show lower food insecurity rates β confirming that supporting local agriculture directly reduces vulnerability.
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## π οΈ Tools & Methodology
| Step | Tool |
|---|---|
| Data simulation | Python (random, csv) |
| Data cleaning & transformation | Power Query (Power BI) |
| Data modeling | DAX measures |
| Visualization | Power BI Desktop |
**Data source:** Simulated dataset modeled after FAO/WFP methodology for food security assessments in West Africa. Dataset structure mirrors real-world IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) surveys.
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## π Repository Structure
```
βββ securite_alimentaire_benin.csv # Dataset (96 rows, 9 variables)
βββ dashboard_preview.png # Dashboard screenshot
βββ README.md # Project documentation
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