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title: "Targeting Guidance"
slug: "targeting-operational-guidance"
updated: 2026-02-19T10:24:04Z
published: 2026-02-19T10:24:05Z
canonical: "vamresources.manuals.wfp.org/targeting-operational-guidance"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Targeting Guidance

WFP’s Targeting and Prioritization Operational Guidance Note gives an overview of the targeting and prioritization process that cuts across the entire programme cycle, from initial needs assessments and context analysis to programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. It explains different targeting approaches and outlines the roles and responsibilities of the various units and stakeholders in order to offer practical guidance for country offices on how to undertake targeting exercises.

The guidance is accessible in three languages:

- [English](https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000122035/download/)
- [French](https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000131458/download/)
- [Spanish](https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000131459/download/)

The Operational Guidance Note is accompanied by a set of more detailed technical notes available within this section.

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