WFP Initial EFSA Learning Session 2.2. Adapting the Primary Data Collection Checklist 1

WFP Initial EFSA Learning Session Objectives After this session, participants should be able to: describe process of adapting master checklist for use in primary data collection identify key stakeholder concerns to ensure necessary, sufficient primary data collection adapt primary data collection tool for use in initial EFSA for particular hazard type in your country 2

WFP Initial EFSA Learning Which primary data collection tools? Standard Initial EFSA Checklist.doc (based on TGS # 6 Annex 1: SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION IN AN INITIAL EFSA) Rapid Assessment Questionnaire – District & Community Focus Group primary data checklist 3

WFP Initial EFSA Learning Plenary Group Task Exercise 7. Adapting Primary Data Collection Checklist As a plenary group: Identify key stakeholders and their information needs Review checklist provided by your facilitators; agree on primary data collection needs Revise checklist as needed for tomorrow’s interviews: to fill gaps, clarify inconsistencies, ensure stakeholder concerns are considered Remember: consider time constraints of Initial EFSA!! 4

WFP Initial EFSA Learning Why do we need to adapt primary data collection tools? Each disaster is different, with different needs Different sets of secondary data will need verification/cross-checking; you may have to adapt primary data checklist accordingly 5

WFP Initial EFSA Learning Adapting the Checklist Clarify the objectives of the assessment: know why you are collecting the data Understand the context of the assessment Crisis? Village? Camp? Settlement? Other? Know to whom the questions are to be asked: Key Informant? Community Group? Household? 6