A Framework For Data Sharing in Practice Part II Dec 2017
A Framework For Data Sharing in Practice Part II Dec 2017
LOCATION
A FRAMEWORK FOR DATA SHARING UN CITY
IN PRACTICE - PART II Marmorvej 51, 2100
Copenhagen, Denmark
The December 2017 meeting on a Framework for Data responsible data sharing for stronger humanitarian
Sharing in Practice will be the second of two meetings action and quality outcomes.
aimed at developing a framework for data sharing in
which we as a community can facilitate the safe, The objective of the work on the Framework for Data
responsible, and purposeful sharing of data for stronger Sharing in Practice is not to replace or dismiss this work
humanitarian response and protection outcomes. but rather to support and build upon it, with a view to
exploring how different institutional perspectives and
The meeting will bring together a small group of various data and information management initiatives
multidisciplinary thinkers and practitioners to discuss could be brought together as a community for a more
how we can facilitate and advance data sharing in successful result.
practice. Participants will further refine and vet concrete
proposals for key elements of a Framework for Data Part of the motivation for creating such a framework is to
Sharing in Practice. provide a conceptual starting point from which to begin
to collectively address specific challenges relating to the
The first meeting on this topic was held in May 2017. sharing of data in support of quality protection outcomes
Background information and outcomes from this meeting and humanitarian response.
are available online at: pim.guide.
Objective
Background The objective of this meeting is to set out minimum key
Data is a clear prerequisite for improved humanitarian components for a data-sharing framework that can be
response. Yet the push for quality data and evidence has flexible enough to adapt and guide colleagues through
not been matched by a similar rise in the sharing and use what is often a complex decision-making process.
of data collected. There is currently no common
framework for whether, how, why, and when data is For the purposes of the Framework for Data Sharing in
shared in support of humanitarian action and protection Practice, the objectives for these minimum components
response. are as follows:
• Refine and agree on minimum shared fundamentals
The absence of a common framework can result in that underlie and characterize the handling and use
several adverse outcomes, including less or no sharing, of data regardless of its purposes, methods, or
irresponsible sharing, or confusion among partners about products;
what can or should be shared. Each of these can result in • Refine and agree on the articulation of a trust
a loss of the knowledge and evidence needed for statement that will outline the ways through which
decision-making and response, both internally and with we will agree to work toward advancing and
operational stakeholders and partners. enhancing data sharing in practice;
• Discuss and agree on an approach for a process to
Several data and information management initiatives map and assess the risks and benefits of data
sharing, including the actions required to undertake
have been launched in recent years. Through these,
a joint risk and benefit assessment for any given
various streams of work have emerged seeking to
data-sharing situation.
facilitate, encourage, and ensure safe and -