IW:LEARN TDA/SAP Training Course Module 2: Developing the TDA

Section 3: Data/Information Collection and Analysis

+ Where are we? Defining system boundaries Collection and analysis of data/informat ion Identification & prioritisation of the transboundary problems Determination of the impacts of each priority problem Analysis of the immediate, underlying, and root causes for each problem Development of thematic reports

+ In this Section you will learn about…. What is Data, Information and Knowledge Issues for the TDA Scope of data and information needed Project to project differences Sources of information Stock taking exercise Advice from the field

+ Data, Information and Knowledge DATA - the volume of the Pacific Ocean INFORMATION - a book on the oceanographic characteristics of the Pacific Ocean KNOWLEDGE - a report containing practical information on the best way to sail across the Pacific Ocean

+ Issues for the TDA The amount of data and information available will vary from project to project - some regions are data rich whilst others are data poor In general the aim of the this step is to identify high quality data, preferably with some degree of quality assurance, quality check or peer review

+ Issues for the TDA For most IW projects, it is likely that data and information for the TDA: Will come from multiple sources May often be difficult to access May not be entirely appropriate Will often be uncoordinated in its generation and use May be intentionally or unintentionally inaccurate Aggregated with other data sets Disaggregated if national data needs to be examined at a more local/basin level

+ Scope of Data and Information Data and information will be needed to confirm the findings in the TDA. In particular, it is important to substantiate the: General situation in the water system Priority transboundary problems Key impacts, both environmental and socio-economic Causal chains – Immediate causes, underlying causes and root causes Governance analysis

+ Scope of Data and Information The key to understanding what kind of data will be required throughout the TDA development process is to fully understand the water system A good starting point for this is the Project Document, together with the expertise in the Project Management Unit and the TDA development team

+ River basin projects often require data and information on water resources, water quality, biodiversity, land use etc. Project to Project Differences A TDA for an LME project may require data and information that links to the LME modules – pollution and ecosystem health; productivity; fish and fisheries; socio- economics; and governance.

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+ Stock Taking Exercise Identify all sources Ascertain the availability of the data and information Assess the compatibility and comparability of data sets and information Identify where there are gaps Analyse the quality of data and information Assess how verifiable the data is (e.g. is it cited or peer reviewed?) Determine cost implications (if there are any)

+ How to Access Information HOW TO ACCESS INFORMATION Project Document Project staff TDA Team members and hired experts Country Focal Points Agency Country Representatives Interministry committees

+ Advice from the Field Always consider the hierarchy of the data and information available Be creative and think laterally - If the answer is always no, particularly to raw data, ask for analysed data or reports Develop a network of contacts Don't be frustrated by lack of data - Many regions are data poor so think creatively Manage your assumptions regarding data – perceived vs. factually supported

+ Group Exercise In groups of 5: What are the key data and information sources for this water system? Timing: 15 minutes