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 Data theme

 Description

 Uses

Administrative Boundaries (COD-AB)

A correct

gazetteer (names, P-codes and hierarchy of administrative boundaries) will allow actors to immediately begin managing data in a consistent way.  

The COD-AB should be able to be linked to the COD-PS via the P-codes.

Errors in the spatial data can be corrected later without affecting the underlying data.

The priority is to provide useful coherent information quickly.

• Maps

• Spatial analysis (to get Humanitarian Profile)

• Assessment process (location identification, survey design etc.)

• Logistical operational decisions

• Frameworks (3W,

• etc.) 

Population Statistics (COD-PS)

An

Excel file

with

P-codes and

feature names.

The COD-PS should be able to be

linked to the COD-

AB via the P-codes.

• Analysis (to get Humanitarian Profile)

• Identification of vulnerable groups (elderly, children, etc

• .)

 Steps

 Step details

 Tips

 Plan 

Focus on Core CODs

before COD-CS datasets.

Coordinate:

 One cluster's information resources may fit another cluster's information requirements.  For instance, the Nutrition cluster may have data  the Health cluster requires. Use meetings/

Skype etc. to communicate data needs and availability.

Listen to stakeholders at coordination meetings - they may have unpredictable requirements or unanticipated resources.

 Collect

Reach out to partners to see what is already in use or data sources from past disasters

Start by reviewing (if there is any) what is tagged as COD on HDX (other than COD-AB & COD-PS)

Select the best COD source and commit to it

 Process

Bring what is collected to IMWG to discuss

Evaluate dataset (in case multiple data), verify
Core CODs:  the P-code logic and completeness of COD-AB and COD-PS, then look at the spatial side of COD-AB

Consider adding P-codes to your COD-CS (consider the return on investment)

Generic PowerPoint presentation to start COD-CS discussion with IMWG

 Endorse

Make collaborative decision on which data should continue as COD-CS. Use the COD identification chart to guide your decision

Let FIS know if you need support to review standard and quality of COD-CS

 Communicate

Share data on HDX (include metadata and identify any issues with data and the estimated time it will be corrected) 

Share information about the dataset available

through existing networks:
 your IM network, OCHA - FIS,  HQ agency,  Emergency coordinator, HCT, Cluster coordinators, Head of Office,

etc.

Share data ASAP even if not in perfect condition, include metadata. If there is nothing on HDX then people will start using what they can find which can lead to significant mistakes.

Consider creating 'CODs to GO' to hand out to people leaving going into the deep field, 

Advocate immediately and firmly for the use of P-codes throughout the humanitarian response.  

Some responders may not know about CODs, share basic information about CODs, their purpose, value, and where to find them.

 Maintain

Follow the COD cycle and do yearly revision

Review and revise the list of COD-CS