Joint Data Center|World Bank-UNHCR Joint Data Center on Forced Displacement

The right policies can foster social cohesion between host communities and forcibly displaced people

Partnerships, data and policies are needed to address forced displacement

Honorable Virginie Baïkoua of the Central African Republic spoke at the 3rd Research Conference on Forced Displacement about the importance of data on internally displaced people.

Data, Dialogue and Development

Abdouraouf Gnon-Konde, Director, West and Central Africa of the UN Refugee Agency, describes the crucial role that data has in addressing forced displacement in that region.

Our Vision

Improved protection and wellbeing of forcibly displaced persons and those affected by forced displacement is achieved through coherent implementation of evidence-informed humanitarian and development action and inclusive policies.

Our Mission

To enhance the ability of stakeholders to make timely and evidence-informed decisions that can improve the lives of affected people.

Our Focus

Improving and supporting the collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of primary socioeconomic microdata and population data that inform policymaking and programming.