Data systems and tools

Through the development of innovative tools and methods, the JDC aims to improve the quality and availability of data on populations affected by forced displacement.

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Forced Displacement Microdata

Forced Displacement Microdata lists the publicly available datasets that have a representative sample of refugees or internally displaced people; by country, year, theme, data producer among others.

UNHCR Microdata Library

The JDC supported the technical and knowledge exchange between the World Bank and UNHCR for the creation of a microdata library.

Aggregated Statistics platform on Forced Displacement
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Geospatial data in forced displacement contexts​

The objective of this activity is to identify, document, and fill data gaps leveraging geospatial technologies in a series of IDP and refugee settings.​

Refugee Data Finder​

With UNHCR’s Global Data Service, constructing a platform of socioeconomic, wellbeing and living standards statistics on forcibly displaced populations, incorporating survey-based indicators.

Aggregated Statistics platform on Forced Displacement
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Forced Displacement Document Catalogue

Kobo Toolbox

KoBo Toolbox is used in most forced displacement settings around the world. The JDC supports its development, enhancing its function as a Global Public Good.

Bangladesh. Joint initiative  to enhance KoBoToolbox for data collection and analysis in displacement contexts