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How can DTM Multi-Sectoral Location Assessment be useful for Partners?
What is DTM? How can DTM Multi-Sectoral Location Assessment be useful for Partners? Briefing for Mine Action Partners Technical Workshop on Data Sharing for the Mine Action AoR Amman, March 2019
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This session explains:
The 4 DTM components Strengths and Limitations of DTM Multi Sectoral Location Assessment How Partners can use DTM Data & Products Where to find DTM Data and further information on DTM online
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DTM OPERATIONS OVERVIEW
Since its inception in Iraq in 2004, DTM has expanded its coverage to reach 80 countries. Past and present implementation contexts include conflicts, natural disasters and complex emergency settings, from small-scale & short-term to large-scale and protracted displacement & migration crises.
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DTM Components Tracks movement of flows at specific points
MOBILITY TRACKING FLOW MONITORING Tracks movement of flows at specific points Tracks mobility and cross-sectoral needs in locations of interest (systematically) Groups and Location Sub-components: Baseline Area/ Sub Area Multi Sectoral Location Assessment Emergency Event Tracking (Sudden large movement of population) Sub-components: High mobility location assessment Flow Monitoring Registry REGISTRATION SURVEYs Gather specific information using sample from population of interest Registers individuals or households for beneficiary selection, vulnerability targeting and programming Explain all components, and clarify that we will particularly speak of Mobility Tracking MSLA and EET, as they are most relevant for Mine action colleagues Households and Individuals Examples: Return Intention Community Perception Displacement Solutions Flow Monitoring Surveys Sub-components: Rapid Emergency Registrations Biometric Registration
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Not all DTM components are always rolled out in every country: DTM is implemented according to need, so different components may be rolled out in different countries.
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Most relevant for Mine action colleagues: Emergency Event Tracking and Multi Sectoral Location Assessment When Initial displacement Protracted displacement Regular monitoring How? Key informants Interviews (Not sectoral experts) Enumerators observation (Not sectoral experts) Where? Locations: IDP Camps/Sites/Villages/Neighbourhood MOBILITY TRACKING Groups and Location Sub-components: Baseline Area Assessment Baseline Sub Area Assessment Multi Sectoral Location Assessment (Stock) Emergency Event Tracking (Sudden large movement of population)
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What is and How is DTM Emergency Event Tracking (EET) implemented?
EET is done when there is a sudden large movement of population Information is quickly shared with partners (e.g., 72 hours) It collect inter-sectoral data (e.g., number of displaced people, place of origin and place of displacement, reasons for displacement) It may also collect information on main sector of need (e.g., “main three needs are shelter, water and health”) Is carried out through Key Informants, including through remote reporting of experienced key informants Information is not always triangulated and should be considered an estimation for alert purposes It is the first alert that often comes in about new displacement
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How can EET be used by Mine Action Colleagues?
Reasons for displacement may include information that can trigger an assessment to identify the need for mine action response in Place of Origin Pre-existing information of risks in place of displacement may trigger response, as population may not be aware of such risks (e.g., Mine Risk education…) Others? Ask the participants what use they would do of such information, highlight it is the first alert that often comes in about new displacement
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How is DTM Multi-Sectoral Location Assessment implemented?
DTM Location Assessment: It is implemented at regular intervals & can monitor changes over time It collect inter-sectoral data (population, locations…), in addition to some sectors-specific data Is carried out mostly through Key Informants Interviews and Observation Does not interview samples of individual or HH Is carried out at community level (not at facility level) Does not interview sectoral specialists Enumerators are not sectoral specialists Information is triangulated with more key informants per location
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Strengths and Limitations of DTM Location Assessment
Has often a very large territorial reach within the country Is implemented in a large number of crisis (very likely you will find a DTM exercise in your country of operation) It is flexible, and can be adjusted according to the needs of humanitarian actors: it provides useful data for response Data are shared quickly. Most data are shared publically, some through Data Agreements. Data for urgent action can be shared immediately. Global experts, including Global Clusters and DTM have agreed on a list of recommended questions for Location Assessments It is repeated over-time, regular monitoring Cannot ask questions that require a specific sectoral knowledge Cannot provide statistically representative information Cannot replace sectoral, in-depth assessments /monitoring tools Is not programme monitoring
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How do Partners use DTM Multi-Sectoral Location Assessment Data?
Use DTM estimates of population and groups at location and national level for planning and advocacy Use DTM geo coordinates of locations hosting IDPs for operational decision-making Use results to monitor change over time by location, region and at national level for planning and operational response Use DTM data to monitor access to services in locations on a periodic basis Use DTM data to monitor risks in locations on an ongoing basis Use DTM data to spot sectoral red flags/alerts, and follow up Use DTM data to prioritize locations for their in-depth assessments
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DTM Data-Sharing DTM shares data mostly through public dissemination (e.g., DTM global website: country websites) and through mailing lists. It is important that partner colleagues know where to find DTM data on the Internet, how to add their address to the mailing list and inform their replacement when leaving. DTM does not share sensitive data publically When DTM & Partners identify specific datasets as sensitive in the Data Analysis Plan, they also agree on data-sharing modalities and sign Data Sharing Agreements/MoUs. DTM & Partners agree on modalities for URGENT ACTION data-sharing. This will ensure that DTM: Recognize data needed by partners for immediate action Know how and with whom to share such data in real time For questions and support, contact the DTM coordinator in your country (ask for his/her contact details).
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Do you want to know more on DTM?
More information is available in the DTM&Partners Toolkit, including Narrated Briefings, Methodological Framework for DTM and DTM Frequently Asked Questions 2-pager answers the main questions about DTM.
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DTM& Partners Working Together
We developed an approach and tools based on best practices in the humanitarian sector and in consultations with DTM, Global Cluster /AoR/WGs and other partners. The approach and some of the tools are adapted from work done by the Working Group on Useful and Usable Data and Analysis (EDAUUR) under the Grand Bargain work stream on Needs Assessment. The EDAUUR working group is composed by: Global Clusters and AoRs (including Global CCCM Cluster, Global Child Protection AoR, Global Education Cluster, Global Food Security Cluster, Global GBV AoR, EGlobal Health Cluster, Global Protection Cluster, Global Shelter Cluster, Global UNICEF Cluster Coordination Team, Global WASH Cluster UN Offices and Agencies (including UNHCR FICS, WFP VAM, OCHA FIS, OCHA NAAS, IOM DTM) Donors (including DIFD, ECHO, OFDA) NGOs (including MapAction, REACH - Impact, DRC, Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Demining, Terre Des Hommes Lausanne) and Other organizations and initiatives (including ACAPS, JIPS, PIM, ICRC) This work is the result of years of combined experience and months of targeted effort: DTM team is grateful to all those who contributed.
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DTM results in Partners’ analysis & decision-making
Partners use DTM results and interpret them together with other information DTM is one of the tools partners use for their evidence- based decision making. Partner uses all the data and information at their disposal, including DTM, for analysis and response planning DTM added benefit for Partners is that Partners can engage in the planning phase of a DTM Assessment, and use DTM to fill their specific information gaps, and can monitor changes over time.
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Partner reflection time: Is DTM Location Assessment the appropriate Methodology for some of the information I need? If Partner has a better source, please use it. Otherwise, let DTM know. They will gladly help. Partners will have to evaluate if DTM Location Assessment is the appropriate way to fill their information gaps, considering method of data collection, level of analysis & measurement, feasibility, resources, time and access of DTM and alternative approaches. DTM Locations Assessments mostly use Interviews with Non-Sectoral-Expert Key informants at community level. Data collection is carried out at regular time intervals enabling the monitoring of changes over time. If a different method is necessary, partners can discuss alternative DTM tools /components (e.g., ad hoc surveys, registration…), and/or look for a different system (e.g., Cluster own assessment). In light of what we have just learned, Partners should look at their information needs and reflect on the most appropriate and feasible method for collecting their information. They can approach DTM if they find that the method DTM is using is appropriate, and choose a different data collection exercise or partner if they need different information. The advantages of DTM are multiple: It is free, it is timely, and partners can include their information needs in the data collection (within reasons). DTM will try to accommodate requests for additional data, however partners should remember that each additional question increases the number of datasets to manage, the time of enumerators in the field, the time of analysis and causes delays. The decision will finally be done by DTM team, and will depend on all these factors, security, access and resources.
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Approach: Start from Use not from Questions Walking backwards
Decision to be made (USE) Information gaps Methodology Data Collection Tool and Analysis Plan NOTE that, while the problems were identified at various steps of the process, most solutions have to be implemented at the beginning: planning and designing together minimizes risk for problems down the line. We start by identifying decisions and information gaps (role of the Partners, not DTM). Contributing questions without a clear link to the information gap may not provide the most useful information back to partners. It wastes resources and time. Start from the decisions you have to make and identify the information you do not have to make such decisions. Only at that point, draft and validate questions, create the analysis plan and questionnaire. Identifying detailed information needs before developing questions is essential: Questions can thus be more targeted and obtain the right data for your use. Always keep in mind the link between USE, information and question, along the rest of the process, to be able to revise, adjust and implement correctly. Use a Data Analysis Plan to document.
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Approach: Roles in identifying information needs
Partners’ Decision-Makers (e.g., Sector/Cluster Coordinator/Members) clearly identify the decisions they have to take, and the information they need but do not have Partners‘ Subject-Matter Experts (e.g., Sector/Cluster Coordinator/Members) and IM Experts identify what information is available and accessible, and where gaps are. Partners‘ IM Experts identify the right methodology for such information needs Partners’ Cultural Experts (e.g., local NGOs, Local staff, specialists of the context/culture) help turn abstract information needs into specific local ‘meaning’. They also help translate information needs into language that will be correctly understood in that specific context/culture.
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Implementation: DTM & Partners Cooperation for Enumerators Training
Time investment by the partner will result in increased reliability, trust and ownership of results. Specific partners can provide specialized training for DTM enumerators This will ensure that definition are commonly agreed and questioning modalities are appropriate. Examples are the Child Protection training provided to DTM by Child Protection AoR colleagues.
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DTM&Partners Toolkit is online:
Tools were jointly developed to help DTM & Partners in the field implement using this approach Tools to facilitate the cooperation are available in the DTM & Partners toolkit DTM & Partners Toolkit:
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Collaboration between DTM and Mine Action Partners
You can add examples of cooperation here
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Now you know DTM tools a bit better: how would you use DTM data for your work?
Maybe you can ask them the question
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Thank you!
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