a unhcr perspective on idp profiling interagency workshop brussels 22 – 23 march 2007
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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.
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)
Profiling Interventions
Registration
Manual
Survey
Desk Review
sEstimations
Key informant interview
Census
Various Data
sources
Focus group
discussion
proGres Micro Census
Govt.Census
Requirements for IDP Profiling
Policy and OrganizationStrategic and institutional frameworks
People and ResourcesMobilize existing resources (competent staff & funding) and deploy multi-functional teams
Methodologies and Tools“business case” for IDP Profiling, developed policies, standards, methodologies and tools
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
Inter-Governmental
5.2%
International NGOs44.9%
Governmental28.4%
National NGOs21.5%
UNHCR and “implementing partners”
4.28 billion USD channelled
through IPs
Number of IP: around 600
Type of IPs 1994 to 2003 %Governmental 1'214'767'672 28%Inter-Governmental 223'301'305 5%International NGOs 1'923'264'109 45%National NGOs 920'203'188 21%
Total 4'281'536'273 100%
(Figures for 1994 – 2003)
UNHCR’s interaction with beneficiaries
Participatory AssessmentsFocus Group DiscussionsAge/ Gender/ Diversity
Mainstreaming
UNHCR’s interaction with beneficiaries (cont.)
Registration and providing documents to refugees and asylum seekers
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)
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
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