1. A UNHCR Perspective on IDP Profiling Interagency Workshop Brussels 22 – 23 March 2007

2. 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.

3. Key objectives of Profiling Core data  Numbers disaggregated by age / sex  Location of IDPs Context-specific information  causes for displacement  patterns of displacement  protection concerns  key humanitarian needs  potential solution for the group (if available)

4. Profiling Interventions Registration Manual Survey Desk Reviews Estimations Key informant interview Census Various Data sources Focus group discussion proGres Micro Census Govt. Census

5. Requirements for IDP Profiling  Policy and Organization Strategic and institutional frameworks  People and Resources Mobilize existing resources (competent staff & funding) and deploy multi-functional teams  Methodologies and Tools “business case” for IDP Profiling, developed policies, standards, methodologies and tools

6. Required Staff Competencies  Demographers & Statisticians  Social Scientists & Survey Specialists  Registration & Liaison Officers  Protection Officers & Social Workers  Information Management Officers  Database & GIS Specialists  Logisticians and other support staff

7. UNHCR and “implementing partners” 4.28 billion USD channelled through IPs Number of IP: around 600 (Figures for 1994 – 2003)

8. UNHCR’s interaction with beneficiaries Participatory Assessments Focus Group Discussions Age/ Gender/ Diversity Mainstreaming

9. UNHCR’s interaction with beneficiaries (cont.) Registration and providing documents to refugees and asylum seekers

10. UNHCR’s view on beneficiaries Regular publication of statistics on “Populations of Concern”

11. UNHCR data sources  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)

12. Where does the data come from?

13. 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

14. 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.  Enhanced standard setting, monitoring and advocacy  Better surge capacity and standby rosters  Consistent access to appropriately trained technical expertise

15. Any Comments or Questions?