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REPORTING NEEDS. 01/11/2010 – Revinge Training ACAPS/NATF. Process. Start with the ‘Who’: Identification of end user’s (HCT, Cluster leads, Government, NGO, HC/RC, Donors, etc..) Move to the ‘What’: Decision making and information needs (Qualitative and Quantitative) Analysis plan
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REPORTING NEEDS 01/11/2010 – Revinge Training ACAPS/NATF
Process Start with the ‘Who’: Identification of end user’s (HCT, Cluster leads, Government, NGO, HC/RC, Donors, etc..) Move to the ‘What’: Decision making and information needs (Qualitative and Quantitative) Analysis plan Finally, consider the ‘How’: Final product: Assessment report, Sitrep, dashboard, Flash appeals, etc… Build a reporting strategy: Reporting timeline Target audiences
Main Coordinated assessment products Preliminary Scenario Definition Multi cluster Rapid Assessment report Appeal (IFA/RFA, CERF) Sitrep Key messages(HC/RC, ERC) Dashboard Response and operational plan Assessment findings summary
Assessment report Briefly explain methodology and constraints Report should be thorough but concise. Ideally, it should not exceed 30 to 40 pages (additional details in ) annexes). The executive summary should be no longer than four pages. The sections of the report should be interlinked, the analytical process must be evident. Findings and conclusions should be illustrated by tables, graphs, and maps, when relevant Cross cutting issues should be mainstreamed into the sectoral analysis as well as pre-disaster information
Issues... Manage expectations vs. be responsive to the information needs Be clear on final product and what information will or will not be included (HoO, IM, Clusters, etc..) Consider timeframe for results communication. How to share early results when the pressure is to prepare the report Raw data Preliminary findings Draft report Final report Consider data expiration date.... Consider data volume (graphs/page) Who does the report represent, who owns the report
Template 1/2 Acknowledgment List of annexes Acronyms Introduction Executive summary Key findings Most affected areas and groups Assessment key recommendations and priorities Information gaps and needs MRA Background and objectives Purpose and scope of the assessment Objectives Methodology Sampling Limitations Data access
Template 2/2 Needs analysis:
Remember Use your analysis plan for designing the structure of your final report, adapt according to end user’s feedback Let also the data speak to you...