NDF Participated in Training organised by IRM & UNDP in Hyderabad
NDF participation in the training
organized by UNDP & IRM Islamabad
BY:
Yasmeen Arain
The two days training on “Assessment
Methodology & Techniques” for Community restoration cluster during flood
response. The training was organized by IRM with support of UNDP on 28th
– 30th August 2012 in Indus Hotel Hyderabad.
The facilitators Mr. Khalid Khattak & Mr.
Israr Tunio facilitated the training sessions. Ms. Yasmeen Arain Master Trainer
in NDF represented NDF during the training.
It was den of knowledge. During the training basic concepts were shared
as it was shared that Statistics is a group
of methods used to collect, analyze, present, and interpret data and to make
decisions. The collection of Individual facts, statistics or items of
information is called data.
It was also
share that there are five main kinds of data, 1. Primary data, 2. Secondary
Data, 3. Quantitative Data, 4. Qualitative Data, 5. Cross section and time
series data. It was informed that all elements, individuals, items, or objects – whose
characteristics are being studied are called population.
It was shared that a
survey that includes every number of the population is called census. The
technique of collecting information from a portion of the population is called
sample survey and the process
of conducting a study from representative samples of specific populations is
called survey. Watching and recording
behaviours within a clearly defined area is called observation. A common place
instrument for collecting data from a large or diverse sample is called
questionnaire.
It was
shared that the measure of change is called indicator. The indicators are
measured to know at extent development/progress has been made.
It was shared that the magnitude of
prevailing situation, issue or problem, identification
of Gaps , know where we stand, situation and the needs in the critical stage
after a disaster/ crises is called Assessment.
A systematic activity
designed to draw inferences, conclusions, hypotheses or assessments including
the acquisition of new information during a limited period of time is called
Rapid Assessment.
It was informed about
MIRA that the Multi-Cluster/Sector Initial
Rapid Assessment (MIRA) is designed to identify strategic humanitarian
priorities during the first weeks following an emergency.
The training
was very informative which developed techniques & methodology to make
survey or assessment during any upcoming emergency situation.
Mr. Roomi S Hayat CEO
IRM also participated during last day of training, he was very kind &
energetic personality, he did encourage all participate to develop their skills
to contribute in the society. His lecture was very informative.
The field visits
were also schedule to test the learning of participants. The participants were
distributed in the groups to make assessment at multi cluster approach. All the
participants were very active & showed keen interest in the learning.
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