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Coordinate or lead primary data collection

After the SDR Secondary Data Review, it may be necessary for the WASH coordination platform and its partners to collect additional data to fill information gaps. This process is called primary data collection. Depending on the modalities agreed with the partners in the assessment strategy, several options are available to the coordination platform. These options usually complement each other, and can be used separately or simultaneously, depending on the emergency phase.

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MSNAs are assessment initiatives and mechanisms covering several sectors. They are usually led by the Inter Sector Cluster Coordination Group (ISCGICCG) or OCHA and supported by agencies specialized in assessments (such as REACH, DTM, etc.). Their methodology, tools and timelines are defined in consultations with the different coordination platforms through an Assessment or IM technical working group (TWiG). They include:

• Large-scale one-off multi-sectorial assessments, usually in support of the HNO or flash appeal Humanitarian Needs Overview or Flash Appeal. One example is the Multisector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA). MIRA is a joint needs assessment tool designed by the IASC that can be used in sudden onset emergencies, including Level 3 Emergency Responses. See the MIRA guidance in the Key guidance and tools)
• Regional or national level rapid assessment systems, such as Rapid Response Mechanisms (refer to xxx in field example)
• Regular multisector needs monitoring systems ( See “useful links)….

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