SSD IOM: Regional Information and Coordination Mechanisms for South Sudanese Displacement Dynamics
Continued conflict, food insecurity and a dire economic situation have increased the scale of displacement both within and outside the country to unprecedented levels, with many sheltering in UN POCS or crossing to neighbouring countries. For humanitarians to be able to respond to the needs of these populations, a better understanding of the displacement dynamics and trends must be developed. IOM’s proposed project will help create a better understanding of the displacement dynamics and trends and enable humanitarians to effectively respond to needs of the populations.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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South Sudan |
Migration Humanitarian Assistance & DRR nothemedefined
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking)
Protection, access & security Migration generally (development aspects and partnerships) |
01.02.2017
- 30.08.2018 |
CHF 500’000
|
- Improved and reliable evidence base on South Sudanese displacement trends is available
- Strengthened IOM coordination and response support mechanisms to better streamline data consolidation and sharing.
- Data, statistics and trend shared.
- Population displacement mapping and reports produced and shared to contribute to evidence base.
- Roving focal points deployed to priority location to ensure enhanced information flow
- Website portal regularly updated
- International Organisation for Migration
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility
Material relief assistance and services
Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility
Cross-cutting topics Crisis prevention
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F09746
| Background | As South Sudan enters its fourth year of active conflict since December 2013; over 3 million people are displaced from their homes. Over 1.8 million are internally displaced with more than 200’000 in UNMISS Protection of Civilian sites (PoCs), while the rest are either in IDP camps or on the move for safety. Moreover there are over 1.4 million South Sudanese refugees in neighbouring countries. Humanitarians find it challenging to understand population movement as there is a huge information gap and cannot therefore respond to their needs in the most effective way. IOM’s proposed project will help create a better understanding of the displacement dynamics and trends and enable humanitarians to effective respond to needs of the populations |
| Objectives | Contribute to a better understanding of South Sudanese displacement dynamics/trends, to effectively address vulnerabilities through information sharing and co-ordination |
| Target groups | Displaced persons and host communities |
| Medium-term outcomes |
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| Results |
Expected results: |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner Other International Organization |
| Coordination with other projects and actors | UNHCR, IOM regional office, REACH, OCHA, NGOs, regional governments, the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) and the donor community. |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 500’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 500’000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.02.2017 - 30.08.2018 (Completed) |
