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Metadata

• Source organization must be clearly identified, and acceptable for humanitarian use.Population data are endorsed by IM Network.

• The dataset must be able to be shared (at least once at the onset stage of an emergency).

• P-codes from COD-PS match COD-AB (tables can link 1:1).

• Reference year (of the projections/estimates) must be clearly stated.

Tabular Attributes

• Field names are clear and understandable.

• Field names are used consistently across all Admin layers.

• Population breakdown exists for sex and age for each administrative unit (with sex disaggregation for every age cohort).

• All values must be integers.

• All values must be present.

• The sum of data matches the value of a higher admin level.

• Data is checked for inconsistencies.

• Data is checked for outliers.

• P-codes are the unique identifiers used in the country (ideally government sourced).

• P-codes are present and unique for each administrative unit.

• P-code attribution is consistent across all layers.

• P-codes for higher-level administrative units is included in lower levels.

• P-codes and feature names (and therefore feature counts) should conform to established and accepted administrative boundary datasets (COD-AB) - however, it may be that the COD-PS is the more reliable authority.