Common and Fundamental Operational Datasets for North Africa

Overview

The IASC Guidelines on Common Operational Datasets (CODs) in Disaster Preparedness and Response has been developed to help national authorities and humanitarian organizations exchange data thereby improving the effectiveness of humanitarian response. These guidelines outline the common datasets needed for response in humanitarian emergencies, as well as the governance model for the management of the data (i.e. accountabilities and responsibilities). Key terms are defined to aid understanding of the guidelines; as well as the technical standards to support data quality and interoperability. These guidelines also recognize the primary role of the State affected by disaster to organize, coordinate and implement humanitarian assistance within its territory. To this effect, these guidelines aim to ensure that the CODs support national information systems and standards, build local capacities and maintain appropriate links with relevant Government, State and local authorities. In doing so, humanitarian agencies seek to strengthen, not replace or diminish national efforts, including those of institutions not part of the Cluster Approach or Government. The guidance is designed to be used in conjunction with the IASC Inter-Agency Contingency Planning Guidelines for Humanitarian Assistance and the Operational Guidance on Responsibilities of Cluster/Sector Leads and OCHA in Information Management.

• Current Humanitarian Profile Information (external page)
• Administration Boundaries
• Populated Places
• Transportation Networks
• Hypsography
• Population Statistics

Fundamental Operational Datasets

• UNOSAT Satellite Imagery Areas of Interest

Common Operational Datasets

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Fundamental Operational Datasets