Overview
The main purpose of a basic 3W is to show the operational presence by sector and location within an emergency. At this basic level, the 3W Operational Presence (3W:OP) can help identify potential partners, give a very rough understanding of an onÂgoing response, and superficially identify potential overlaps or gaps in response.
When paired with other data, the 3W:OP produces specialized 3W products which can be used by responders to ask more informed questions, to feed into analysis of a response, and to identify a variety of overlaps/gaps such as need versus response and need versus funding.
Although a simple classification, there are two types of 3W product consumers: 1) in-country responders and 2) global/headquarter based humanitarians. Distinguishing between the two is critical as in-country responders are usually looking for quick, detailed products to help make decisions whereas global audiences tend to be looking for more general and well-styled products.
The 3W could be considered a monitoring tool as it tracks progress in the implementation of the response. It is thus part of the Implementation and Monitoring phase of the HPC Cycle.
Process
In contexts where clusters/sectors are active, an agreement will be reached on a 3W template and reporting schedule. In other contexts, the coordinating entity will approach individual organizations directly.
cleans & p-codes it, and then generates products at national and, if applicable, at sub-national level.
3W Study:
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Outputs/Resources
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