Module 06. Data and Information Management

Introduction

This module introduces the fundamentals of data and information management for camp managers, which is crucial in humanitarian operations, to support evidence-based decision making. Information is at the root of interventions, planning, advocacy, operations management, coordination and impact measurement.

It is thematically linked to:

• Module 8: Coordination and monitoring service provision
• Module 9: Governance and community participation

Topics/Activities

1. Why are data and information management important in CCCM? (25mins)
2. The information management cycle (10 mins)
3. Roles and responsibilities in information management (10 mins)
4. Selected data collection tools (40 mins)
5. Information management principles (20 mins)
6. Innovation in data presentations (30 mins)