1. Assessments PHASED ASSESSMENTS Assessments

2. Phased Assessments

3. Assessments Approaches to Phased Assessments

4. Assessments Humanitarian assessments are carried out by a variety of partners and in different contexts.

5. Assessments The approach depends on the phase in which the assessment is conducted.

6. Assessments Three factors influence the approach: 1.how time critical the assessment results are 2.the quantity and type of information required 3.the human and financial resources

7. Assessments The Four Phases of Assessments

8. Assessments The Assessment Framework

9. Assessments

13. Changing Information Sources

14. Assessments Preparing for Assessments

15. Assessments Preparedness is key to the success of a coordinated assessment.

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17. Planning for initial assessments should include: 1.identification of agencies 2.agreement on rapid response tools 3.discussion on how sector/cluster information will be collated 4.definition of how sector/cluster members will conduct assessments

18. Assessments 11 actions are important: 1.raise awareness 2.agree on assessment coordination structures 3.review assessment planning already undertaken 4.set out collaborative arrangements 5.prepare CODs 6.identify the key humanitarian indicators to be collected

19. Assessments 11 actions are important: 7.compile baseline data and risk analysis 8.develop assessment tools and data collection methodology 9.ensure the organization of logistics and human resources 10.define the parameters of the assessment design 11.develop a communication strategy

20. Assessments Let’s Recap

21. Assessments Key Messages 1.There are four phases of an emergency response with corresponding information needs and assessment methodologies for each phase. 1.Preparing for assessments is much more than designing a questionnaire. Assessments are a process which include coordination, logistics, data management and clear objectives.

22. Assessments TUESDAY, 5 JULY 2016 DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER PREVENTION AND MITIGATION, BANGKOK PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING (PROJECT ON DEVELOPMENT OF LOSS DATABASE AND DAMAGE & NEEDS ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK IN THAILAND)