Joint UNHCR/WFP Post Distribution Monitoring - December, 2020
Rwanda, 2020
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UNHCR_RWA_2020_JPDMNA_v2.1
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UNHCR, WFP
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UNHCR_RWA_2020_JPDMNA_v2.1
Title
Joint UNHCR/WFP Post Distribution Monitoring - December, 2020
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Rwanda | RWA |
Abstract
This study contains the data of the Joint Post Distribution Monitoring (JPDM) and Targeting Assessment undertaken by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), supported by the UNHCR/ WFP Joint Programme Excellence & Targeting Hub. The objectives of the assessment were to 1) ensure corporate continuity in monitoring refugees’ food security outcomes and basic needs, the household impacts of COVID-19, income situation and livelihoods and 2) inform programmatic decisions and the development of a joint targeting approach for WFP and UNHCR. Data collection was conducted in December 2020 in all six refugee camps in Rwanda where 92 percent of refugees live.
The JPDM covers multidimensional vulnerabilities and needs including a wide array of thematic areas such as food security, coping strategies, household expenditure, protection, livelihoods, asset ownership, water, sanitation and hygiene and demographics among others.
The JPDM covers multidimensional vulnerabilities and needs including a wide array of thematic areas such as food security, coping strategies, household expenditure, protection, livelihoods, asset ownership, water, sanitation and hygiene and demographics among others.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
Households
Version
Version Description
- v2.1: Edited, anonymous dataset for licensed distribution.
Scope
Notes
Demographics; disability and medical conditions; access to basic services; protection; food access and food security; food-based coping strategy index; food sources; livelihood, income generation and impact of COVID-19; asset ownership; debts and savings; challenges and livelihood based coping strategies; market monitoring; household expenditures; vulnerability classification.
Topics
| Topic |
|---|
| Health and Nutrition |
| Food security |
| Protection |
| Livelihood & Social cohesion |
| Agriculture |
| Cash Assistance |
| Food Distribution |
| Housing, Land and Property |
| Income Generation |
| Agency Operational Support |
| Elderly and Disabled |
| Basic Needs |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
All six camps in Rwanda: Mahama, Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kigeme, Mugombwa, Kiziba
Universe
All camp-based population of concern to UNHCR living in Rwanda's six camps: Gihembe, Kigeme, Kiziba, Mahama, Mugombwa and Nyabiheke
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name |
|---|
| UNHCR |
| WFP |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
The sampling was designed to generate representative findings at the camp level, allowing WFP and UNHCR to use the data to make conclusions that could be generalized for the refugee population in each camp. Hence, relevant statistical parameters including a 95 percent confidence level and a margin of error of +-4 percent were applied to calculate the sample size.
The sample size was calculated based on the total number of refugee groups (as the proxy to the total number of households) registered in UNHCR ProGres database as of November 2020.
Systematic random sampling with a fixed periodic interval was conducted in each camps to select the households.
An alternative list of households was prepared before going to the field. The enumerators visited the households on this list if the interview with the originally sampled households could not be undertaken with justified reasons.
At the household level, in principle, either the household head or spouse (in the absence of the head) or any adult member of the household (in the absence of both the household head and the spouse) were interviewed. Enumerator did not exclude the child-headed households if sampled.
In total 2,501 households were randomly assessed, with 2,499 consenting to being interviewed. In the analysis, post-stratification weighting was applied to align the sample with the known population proportion for each camp and the sex of the head of household.
The sample size was calculated based on the total number of refugee groups (as the proxy to the total number of households) registered in UNHCR ProGres database as of November 2020.
Systematic random sampling with a fixed periodic interval was conducted in each camps to select the households.
An alternative list of households was prepared before going to the field. The enumerators visited the households on this list if the interview with the originally sampled households could not be undertaken with justified reasons.
At the household level, in principle, either the household head or spouse (in the absence of the head) or any adult member of the household (in the absence of both the household head and the spouse) were interviewed. Enumerator did not exclude the child-headed households if sampled.
In total 2,501 households were randomly assessed, with 2,499 consenting to being interviewed. In the analysis, post-stratification weighting was applied to align the sample with the known population proportion for each camp and the sex of the head of household.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2020-12-04 | 2020-12-15 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face interview: Mobile
Data Collection Notes
The questionnaire was programmed in ODK by WFP to enable data collection on mobile devices. ODK and KOBO are the most common data collection software used in humanitarian contexts. A 2.5-day training, and a half-day pilot survey were organized with the goal of enhancing the team's deep understanding of the assessment objectives and best practices for questionnaire administration on the field. The enumeration team was led by the WFP national monitoring associate with the coordination of the Joint Hub Country Coordinator and input from the Hub Joint Assessment Officer. Technical focal points (WFP - M&E, Gender & Protection, UNHCR - CBI, Protection, Livelihood) led different sessions of the training with the Hub Country Coordinator's support. Such joint efforts proved effective in enhancing the quality and efficiency of the training. Improvements to the tools and survey implementation were made during training sessions and pilot surveys. Training and discussion were conducted in local language which created certain communication barriers for the Hub to identify discussion that may need intervention timely.
Following the pilot survey on December 4, the data collection was jointly conducted by WFP and UNHCR between December 5-14, 2020. To ensure participation in the assessment, field sensitization was conducted by the Hub and country teams, which also included Joint Country coordinator's briefing with the camp managers in 3 of 5 camps. In addition, UNHCR field staff joined the field visit to ensure the purpose of the survey was properly communicated to the households and the exercise was conducted smoothly.
Following the pilot survey on December 4, the data collection was jointly conducted by WFP and UNHCR between December 5-14, 2020. To ensure participation in the assessment, field sensitization was conducted by the Hub and country teams, which also included Joint Country coordinator's briefing with the camp managers in 3 of 5 camps. In addition, UNHCR field staff joined the field visit to ensure the purpose of the survey was properly communicated to the households and the exercise was conducted smoothly.
Data Collectors
| Name |
|---|
| WFP |
| UNHCR |
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Citation requirements
UNHCR (2020). Rwanda: Joint Post Distribution Monitoring and Needs Assessment - December 2020. Accessed from https://microdata.unhcr.org
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| Name | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|
| Curation Team | UNHCR | microdata@unhcr.org |
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
UNHCR_RWA_2020_JPDMNA_DDI_v1.0
Producers
| Name |
|---|
| UNHCR |
Date of Metadata Production
2021
DDI Document version
Version 1.0 (July 2021)