This section contains documents describing preparatory activities for Immunization Forecasting and Supply Planning, forecasting methods and programmatic guidance as well as associated standard operating procedures and job aids to standardize and build consensus on forecasts.
| Title | Author | Year | Type | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccine Wastage Rates Calculator | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English |
| WHO Vaccination Session Planning App 2022 | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2022 | Tool | English |
| Estimating Forecast for Vaccines and Other Immunization Supplies | UNICEF | 2023 | Guidance | English, French |
| Preparing for Forecasting and Supply Planning | UNICEF | 2023 | Guidance | English, French |
| Vaccine Forecast Documentation Template | JSI | 2024 | Tool | English |
| FSP4All tool (Forecasting & Supply Planning for All Tool) | UNICEF | 2024 | Tool | English, French, Portuguese |
| FSP4All Instructions Manual | UNICEF | 2025 | User guide | English, French, Portuguese |
| Step by Step User Guide_FSP4All | UNICEF | 2025 | User guide | English, French, Portuguese |
Key takeaway
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Use standardized methods, quality data, standardised procedures, and forecasting tools to develop accurate, evidence-based forecasts that support equitable supply planning and stakeholder consensus.
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Key publication
For further details, consult the key publication for comprehensive practical approaches to strengthen national-level forecasting and supply planning (FSP) for vaccines and immunization supplies.