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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimating Forecast for Vaccines and Other Immunization Supplies | UNICEF | 2023 | Guidance | English, French, Russian |
| FSP4All Instructions Manual | UNICEF | 2025 | User guide | English, French, Portuguese, Russian |
| FSP4All tool (Forecasting & Supply Planning for All Tool) | UNICEF | 2024 | Tool | English, French, Portuguese, Russian |
| Preparing for Forecasting and Supply Planning | UNICEF | 2023 | Guidance | English, French, Russian |
| Step by Step User Guide_FSP4All | UNICEF | 2025 | User guide | English, French, Portuguese, Russian |
| Vaccine Cold Chain Equipment Forecasting Brief | PATH | 2025 | Guidance | English |
| Vaccine Forecast Documentation Template | JSI | 2024 | Tool | English |
| Vaccine Wastage Rates Calculator | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2025 | Tool | English |
| WHO Vaccination Session Planning App 2022 | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2022 | Tool | English |
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.