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Humanitarian Response – Information Management

Humanitarian Response – Information Management. Information Management- Introduction. Objectives Definition and Importance IM Chain IM Stakeholders Strategy Buy-in. Food Security Cluster- Objectives. Define - and understand the process of - Information Management.

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Humanitarian Response – Information Management

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  1. Humanitarian Response – Information Management

  2. Information Management- Introduction • Objectives • Definition and Importance • IM Chain • IM Stakeholders • Strategy • Buy-in Information Management

  3. Food Security Cluster- Objectives • Define - and understand the process of - Information Management. • Identify what kind of information is important and how it drives food security interventions. • Understand the interaction between cluster coordinator and IMO in establishing information management strategies. • Identify and understand the framework of information management strategies Information Management

  4. Information Management Relevance Why is this subject covered? Information management is one of the key enablers of the coordination and decision-making necessary for an efficient and effective food security response. How does this relate to my day to day tasks? IM tasks and products are essential for assessment and analysis, strategy development, program review, resource mobilization and general coordination (gap analysis, etc.) Information Management

  5. Information Management- Definition • “Humanitarian Information Management is the systematic process for the collection, collation, storage, processing, verification, and analysis of data and information from one or more sources, and the dissemination of relevant data and information to humanitarian stakeholders, to support effective and timely humanitarian action.” Storage Collection Verification Dissemination WHAT Analysis Processing Collation One or More Sources Humanitarian Stakeholders WHO TO Effective and timely humanitarian action WHY Information Management

  6. Information Management- IM Chain Data and Information Information Needs Effective and timely humanitarian action WHY Information Management

  7. Information Management- IM Chain • Collect: • Identify information requirements • Evaluate the existing information • Design methodology for data collection • Data collection forms • Facilitate collection • Collate/Process: • Enter, reformat and clean data • Compile • Verify quality (or lack thereof) • Storage, assign metadata • Archiving, back-up, retrieval

  8. Information Management- IM Chain • Analyse: • Needs/Gap Analysis • Experience • Spatial data • Statistical data • Contextual data • Disseminate: • Report format - Graphic presentation • Personal - meetings, phone calls • Hard copy • Soft copy • Email • Website

  9. Information Management- Stakeholders Initiator • Audience Beneficiaries Beneficiaries Line Ministry Line Ministry Operational Agency Operational Agency HCT HCT Donor Donor Other Clusters Other Clusters

  10. Information Management- Stakeholders Initiator • Audience Beneficiaries Beneficiaries Line Ministry Line Ministry Operational Agency Operational Agency HCT HCT Donor Donor Other Clusters Other Clusters

  11. Information Management- Stakeholders Initiator • Audience Beneficiaries Beneficiaries FSC Line Ministry Line Ministry Coordinator Operational Agency Operational Agency HCT HCT IMO Donor Donor Other Clusters VALUE-ADDED Other Clusters “…plays a vital role in collecting, analysing, and sharing information that is important for the cluster stakeholders to make informed (evidence based) strategic decisions…”

  12. Information Management- Strategy • Strategy: • Guides communication with each stakeholder • Different stakeholders require different information to make decisions • So the aim, method and content of communication will differ for the different groups • Strategy is jointly developed between the cluster coordinator and the IMO Identify Key Stakeholders Stakeholder profiles Information needs of Stakeholders Communications Strategy Evaluate CC & IMO Team Objectives of Commu-nication Monitor Resources Available & Tools Target Audience Frequency of Activities Communication Activities Information Management

  13. Information Management- Buy-In Information Management

  14. Information Management – Cluster Needs and Products Needs: Agreed, coherent picture of situation, risks/needs IM Products: 3/4Ws, assessment tools and forms, analysis templates, database, sitreps, maps Needs: Agreed, coherent objectives, strategy, response plan IM Products: Strategy outline/document, maps Needs: Strategy, prioritized projects, roles and responsibilities IM Products: Sector contribution to appeal (CHAP, etc.), OPS, FTS Needs: Coordinated, deconflicted projects; M&E of strategy IM Products: 3/4Ws, contact lists, maps, databases; sector updates to appeals WHY Programmatic Response Effective and timely humanitarian action

  15. Information Management Relevance Why is this subject covered? Information management is one of the key enablers of the coordination and decision-making necessary for an efficient and effective food security response. How does this relate to my day to day tasks? IM tasks and products are essential for assessment and analysis, strategy development, program review, resource mobilization and general coordination (gap analysis, etc.) Information Management

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