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During the planning stage of the information management (IM) cycle and before embarking on data collection, it is important to define indicators and targets as this will inform what data needs to be collected. This module explores how this can be done, how to mainstream core indicators into data collection and how to ensure that the local context is adequately reflected in indicators.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain how to define and select indicators and define targets 
  • Describe how to use the indicators and targets in the Sphere standards 
  • Explain how to use and contextualise core indicators 
  • Describe how to ensure indicators are relevant for the context by drawing on local and contextual knowledge 
  • Assess the quality of indicators used in a humanitarian response

Audience

This module is suitable for anyone who is interested developing their knowledge and skills for information management in humanitarian contexts, including those who need to engage with coordination and humanitarian architecture on this topic.

Length

It should take you about 35 minutes to complete this self-paced course. 

Methodology

This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities. 

Structure

Introduction

Lesson 1: Indicators and targets
Lesson 2: Sphere Standards and indicator registries
Lesson 3: Activity: assessing indicators

Summary

Suggested prior learning

  • Introduction to the role of the IMO 
  • Information management essentials 
  • Overview of the IM role in the HPC 
  • Collating and cleaning data

Suggested further learning

  • Operational Peer Review and Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluation Secondary Data Reviews 
  • Humanitarian data 
  • Primary data collection 
  • Monitoring the response 
  • Response monitoring framework and tools