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Country-Specific CODs Overview
Country-specific CODsare a subset of the CODs that are specific to each country’s risk profile. They are datasets for which it is essential that the humanitarian community use the same version of the data as a reference. The purpose of a country-specific COD is to provide a common reference for the humanitarian community to create a common operational picture (spatial datasets); to allow for further understanding of the situation (statistical data, tabular data etc); or to aid with assessments. Ideally Country-specific CODs are identified and agreed to as a preparedness activity but the list should be reviewed and revised (if required) at the on-set of a crisis based on situation at that time and the humanitarian needs).

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StepStep Details      Tips
1. Examine country's risks and hazards (or current emergency)Review the country's risks and hazards or current situation
  • Good idea for the IM Network lead to brainstorm this before the meeting
  • Do this activity with partners (subject mater experts)
  • Look at historical events that are similar (e.g. INOFRM - provides high level examination)
2. Identify and prioritize datasets would be required to respond to the specific risks and hazardsMake a list of the risks and hazards and then identify datasets that would be required to respond. Use the Data Prioritization Tool (from UNHCR) to help prioritize datasets
  • Good idea for the IM Network lead to brainstorm this before the meeting
  • The Data Prioritization Tool (from UNHCR)  should be used to help limit and prioritize the number of datasets based on time/effort/resources available. Use this as a tool to guide discussion with partners. (instructions are provided in the power point and a projector should be used... a flip chart can easily be used too) Example of output: Floods
  • Consider the datasets used ion previous emergencies

3. Add dataset and details
to data plan

Add datasets identified and complete metadata to the COD Data Plan
  • Use a projector so everyone can see the Data Plan and ask partners to bring laptops so they can contribute to the Data plan if required
  • Consider the data sources used in previous emergencies
  • Be sure to discuss who will acquire the datasets sharing permissions as it may impact if the dataset if chosen as a COD
  • Have a draft data agreement ready to make negotiations easier
  • Consider sub-offices  and other Working Groups (e.g. assessment working group) that are doing data work too
 4. Evaluate datasets to identify the CODs Evaluate the datasets if there are multiple being suggested for a database theme so only one is chosen (e.g multiple datasets identified for roads)
5. Develop data agreement Create a COD agreement to be used to guide the work of other CODs and to be presented to the HC/RC
  •  Use the COD agreement template (modify as required) to identify the CODs, Guardians, data sources and delivery dates.
  • Present the COD agreement to the HC or RC for endorsement on a annual basis. 

6. Start COD cycle on Other-country specific datasets identified


  • Hold regular meetings to discuss status
  • Create a temporary repository for datasets if HDX is not going to be used
  • Consider the time it will take to acquire, process datasets!



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Spatial Data Tabular data
 P-codes for admin levels the features fall into
(see P-code Guidance) Review specific guidance for Other CODs (camps roads, schools)		 x x
HXL standards if possible (note that this will impact the use of tabular data in GIS applications but the hashtags (#) can easily be removed prior to joining.
 x
 Projection same as Core COD-AB x
 Metadata (especially data sources and methodology) x x
 Endorsement from IM Network x x
 WILL THIS STILL BE A STANDARD? Event data is often disaster  GLIDE number. GLIDE NUMBERS are part of http://vocabulary.unocha.org/ and are used (behind the scenes) by ReliefWeb, HR.info, Events, Assessment Registry, etc. Checking with HDX is they are moving towards this at all.

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