POPULATION MOVEMENT TRACKING

IASC Somalia – Protection Cluster

January – September

2006

POPULATION MOVEMENT TRACKING

The population movement tracking exercise emerged as an outcome of the drought situation to monitor population movements to respond appropriately.

The initiative is ongoing with local and international partners monitoring and reporting movement since January.

The monitoring initiative forms part of the Protection Monitoring Network and has now been broadened in scope to cover other issues such as movement and displacement due to conflict, floods and inter-clan conflict.

The monitoring exercise is limited not only within Somalia but also focuses on Cross Border Movement to assess impact of drought / conflict / floods on the affected population.

Though the tracking initiative began with a focus on South Central, it has now been expended to areas beyond South Central to Puntland and Somaliland to monitor displacements and violations.

OBJECTIVES OF POPULATION TRACKING

Monitor and analyze population movements to better understand movement patterns/trends and urgent needs of the displaced as a result of conflict, floods, drought etc.

Support and coordinate with other clusters to improve operational planning and the equitable access of assistance, social services and protection for the displaced and affected population, incorporating the concept of "Do No Harm".

Within the context of a broader ‘Protection Monitoring Network’ monitor new displacements and understand protection concerns and coping mechanisms of those displaced.

Support an ‘Early Warning System’ and to receive indications related to new displacements and coping mechanisms, particularly in the context of resource-based conflicts and related protection needs of the affected populations.

Assist in building the capacity partner organisations to identify needs and uphold the rights of the affected.

Advocacy at all levels to improve "humanitarian access" and increase "humanitarian space" needed for an effective and coordinated response to the displaced population.

METHODOLOGY

Local partners (30) and other agencies to monitor and report on population movement according to an established format on a regular basis to UNHCR.

Compilation of the findings, analysis/report preparation and mapping of the information on a biweekly/monthly basis to record and track population movement.

Ongoing capacity building of local partners to report and use the grid system.

Dissemination of key findings to various agencies for planning, response and advocacy.

The information to be filed and entered into the database in UNHCR Somalia.

KEY ACTIVITIES FOR PARTNERS

Monitor and observe the movement of people in areas of operation;

Compile findings and report to UNHCR Somalia as and when the movement occurs stating reasons and urgent needs of the displaced;

Maintain regular and direct contact with community members and host population to obtain regular information on the situation;

Collect information through secondary sources such as elders, media, local leaders etc;

Travel to areas where there are reports of displacement to gather information;

Conduct interviews and focus group discussions with the affected population as well as other host/community members or elders to gather information;

Coordinate and share information among various tracking partners located in the same area to avoid duplication and respond effectively.

Undertake emergency monitoring when requested by UNHCR Somalia

Tracking FormEntries

No. of People

Current Location (Moved to……)

Arrival Date

Previous Location (Moved from…..) Departure Date

Place of Origin (Place of Usual Residence)

Exact Name of Location

Nearest Town

District AND Region

Exact Name of Location

Nearest Town

District AND Region

Exact Name of Location

Nearest Town

District AND Region

Ex.A

8,200Mandera IDP Area

MarkaMarka, L Shabelle

20-Mar-06

Waraaley

Waraaley

Baidoa (Baydhaba), Bay

16-Mar-06

Waraaley

Waraaley

Baidoa (Baydhaba), Bay

Ex. B

2,700Aw Dhuul

Bardera

Bardera, Gedo

22-Mar-06

Bacad Weyn

Mitaaniya

Bardera, Gedo

20-Mar-06

Qardo IDP Area

Belet Hawa

Belet Hawa, Gedo

Ex.C

1,000Aw Dhuul

Bardera

Bardera, Gedo

22-Mar-06

Bacad Weyn

Mitaaniya

Bardera, Gedo

20-Mar-06

Bacad Weyn

Mitaaniya

Bardera, Gedo

Ex. D

600 Liboi LiboiN.Eastern, Kenya

23-Mar-06

Garbodadar IDP Area

Afmadow

Afmadow, L Juba

19-Mar-06

Beled Sa luba

Beled Sa Iuba

Afmadow, L Juba

Types of people (by PERCENTAGES - %):

A. Percentage (%) Of

PEOPLE with

ANIMALS

B. Percentage (%) Of

INDIVIDUALS (w/out

families)

C. Percentage (%) Of FEMALES (girls & women)

D. Percentage (%) Of

CHILDREN (0 - 17

yrs)

E. Percentage (%) of

PEOPLE w/ Special

Needs (ex. Medical)

5% 80% 30% 20% 2%

20% 55% 15% 10%

60% 10% 25% 10%

90% 5%

                  

         

         

Reason for moving (MARK ONLY THREE, PRIORITIZE: "1", "2", "3"):

A. Lack of Food

B. Lack of Water

C. Lack of Grazing

D. Lack of Livelihood

E. Social/Clan Tensions

F. Attack/Conflict in Area

G. Violence against IDPs

H. SGBV Concerns

I. Eviction (or Threat of….)

J. Discrimination in Access to Aid

K. Flooding

L. Looking for Aid

M. Regular Movement

N. Other (Describe)

3 2 1

1 3 2

1 3 2

2 1 3

Most Urgent Needs (MARK ONLY THREE, PRIORITIZE: "1", "2", "3"):

A. Food

B. Water

C. Agro Pastoralists Aid

D. Livelihood Support

E. Lack of Social/Clan Tensions

F. Protection from Conflict in Area

G. Protection from Direct Attacks

H. Protection from SGBV Incidents

I. Protection from Evictions

J. Equal Access to Aid

K. Health

L. Shelter

M. None

N. Other (Describe)

1 3 2

2 1 3

3 2 1

3 2 1

Why a Grid Reference system?

Received from one of our partners:

“130 people moved from: Hafatul-Arab, Bosasso, Bari region

to Waberi, Garowe, Nugul region”

Population Movement Tracking