Transcript Introduction to IDP Profiling

A UNHCR Perspective
on IDP Profiling
Interagency Workshop
Brussels
22 – 23 March 2007
What is IDP Profiling?
To clearly identify groups and, if
necessary, individuals that have been
forcibly displaced, through the
process of data collection, analysis
and maintenance, in order to take
the necessary action to advocate on
their behalf, to protect, and assist
them, and - eventually - bring a
solution to their displacement.
Key objectives of Profiling
Core data
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Numbers disaggregated by age / sex
Location of IDPs
Context-specific information
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causes for displacement
patterns of displacement
protection concerns
key humanitarian needs
potential solution for the group (if available)
Profiling Interventions
Desk
Reviews
Key
informant
interview Estimations
Survey
proGres
Registration
Various
Data
sources
Focus
group
discussion
Micro
Census
Manual
Census
Govt.
Census
Requirements for IDP Profiling
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Policy and Organization
Strategic and institutional frameworks
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People and Resources
Mobilize existing resources (competent staff & funding)
and deploy multi-functional teams
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Methodologies and Tools
“business case” for IDP Profiling, developed policies,
standards, methodologies and tools
Required Staff Competencies
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Demographers & Statisticians
Social Scientists & Survey Specialists
Registration & Liaison Officers
Protection Officers & Social Workers
Information Management Officers
Database & GIS Specialists
Logisticians and other support staff
UNHCR and “implementing partners”
(Figures for 1994 – 2003)
4.28 billion USD
channelled
through IPs
National NGOs
21.5%
Type of IPs
Governmental
Inter-Governmental
International NGOs
National NGOs
Total
1994 to 2003
1'214'767'672
223'301'305
1'923'264'109
920'203'188
4'281'536'273
%
28%
5%
45%
21%
100%
Governmental
28.4%
International
NGOs
44.9%
InterGovernmental
5.2%
Number of IP: around 600
UNHCR’s interaction
with beneficiaries
Participatory Assessments
Focus Group Discussions
Age/ Gender/ Diversity Mainstreaming
UNHCR’s interaction
with beneficiaries (cont.)
Registration and providing documents
to refugees and asylum seekers
UNHCR’s view on beneficiaries
Regular publication of
statistics on
“Populations of
Concern”
UNHCR data sources
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Main data sources
 Government statistics
 More than 140 UNHCR country operations
 NGOs/Implementing partners
Basis of data
 Registration/census
 Surveys
 Estimates
UNHCR Sources
• Monthly asylum application data (36 industrialized countries)
• Quarterly Statistical Report (QSR, mainly developing countries with
UNHCR operations 120)
• Annual Statistical Report (ASR, over 150 countries)
• Annual Standard and Indicator Report (SIR, Global coverage, National,
camps, urban, returnees 2005)
Where does the data come from?
Where does IDP Profiling fit in the
Cluster Approach?
IDP Profiling and
IDP Registration are
tasks that fall within
the responsibility of
the Protection and
CCCM clusters
UNHCR is “Cluster Lead” in Camp Coordination/
Management, Protection, and Emergency Shelter
Cluster Lead Approach:
Responsibilities at the global level
Strengthen system-wide preparedness and
technical capacity to respond to humanitarian
emergencies by designating global Cluster Leads
who are accountable for ensuring predictable
and effective inter-agency responses within
sectors or areas of activity.
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Enhanced standard setting, monitoring and advocacy
 Better surge capacity and standby rosters
 Consistent access to appropriately
trained technical expertise
Any Comments or Questions?