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The FEWS NET Data Platform acts as the central storage location and access portal for data relied upon by FEWS NET and their work in food security and early warning analysis. The Platform is made up of two primary sub-components:

  • The Data Explorer (focused on data access)

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  • Data Warehouse (focused on data storage)

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This getting started guide focuses on use of the FEWS NET Data Explorer (FDE).

The primary purpose of the FDE is to ensure data is easily accessible. To do so, it categorizes data by industry domain and leverages search, filter and export capabilities. Once a data series is located, it can be explored and validated using a combination of visualization tools such as tables, graphs and maps.

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