A UNHCR Perspective on IDP

Profiling

Interagency WorkshopBrussels

22 – 23 March 2007

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’s view on beneficiaries

Regular publication of

statistics on

“Populations of Concern”

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 the data come from?

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

Any Comments or Questions?