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The various levels of the humanitarian system (national, regional and global) have different roles and responsibilities in Common Operational Datasets. The national level is most active in COD work and regional levels must prepare CODs for priority countries that fall into their area. The global level provides guidance, policy and support when requested.
Global Level
OCHA HQ
Provides guidance, training, and technical documentation as well as global oversight of Core CODs and provides an online platform for dissemination of CODs.
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Comprising global level information management focal points of UN agencies, clusters, international organisations and other humanitarian groups is responsible for maintaining guidance on Common Operational Datasets.
Regional
OCHA Regional Office
OCHA's responsibility at the regional level varies depending on if there is an OCHA country office or another actor fulfilling a similar function. If there is no country office then the responsibility a for the regional OCHA office is to: 1) make the best available Core CODs available with endorsement from partners; 2) work with available partners to identify and make available the "best available datasets" Other CODs; 3) advocate for CODs as standards within the humanitarian community in the country; 4) make the CODs available (when possible) using HDX or another sharing mechanism; 5) ensure these datasets are maintained for countries that are risk-prone or have ongoing humanitarian operations; 6) provide Secretariat role for the COD cycle process. It is often a challenge for the regional office to have core CODs for all countries in their region however it is a critical preparedness activity and at minimum appropriate national authorities should be identified.
OCHA's responsibility at the regional level varies depending on if there is an OCHA country office or another actor fulfilling a similar function. If there is no country office then the responsibility a for the regional OCHA office is to: 1) make the best available Core CODs available with endorsement from partners; 2) work with available partners to identify and make available the "best available datasets" Other CODs; 3) advocate for CODs as standards within the humanitarian community in the country; 4) make the CODs available (when possible) using HDX or another sharing mechanism; 5) ensure these datasets are maintained for countries that are risk-prone or have ongoing humanitarian operations; 6) provide Secretariat role for the COD cycle process. It is often a challenge for the regional office to have core CODs for all countries in their region however it is a critical preparedness activity and at minimum appropriate national authorities should be identified.
Regional entities
Does anyone have examples of regional entities that work on CODs?
Information Management Network or Working Group (IMWG)
The IM Network or IMWG at the country and regional level should be comprised of information management focal points from UN agencies, clusters, international organisations, national organisations, governments and local humanitarian actors. The group is responsible for coordinating and harmonizing the information management activities of all humanitarian partners. For CODs they are responsible for working with the relevant governmental entities to define, develop, maintain, and endorse Core and Country- specific CODs. Detailed information on the IM networks
Country Level
OCHA County Office
OCHA's responsibility at the country level is to: 11) make the best available Core CODs available with endorsement from partners; 2) work with available partners to identify and make available the "best available datasets" Other CODs; 3) advocate for CODs as standards within the humanitarian community in the country; 5) make the CODs available (when possible) using HDX or another sharing mechanism; 5) ensure these datasets are maintained for countries that are risk-prone or have ongoing humanitarian operations; 6) provide Secretariat role for the COD cycle process
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