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Name, Organisation, Event

Location, Date

Information collection and management

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Research on weapons possessionResearch on weapons possession

Different gun holders (law enforcement, military, civilians, militias, paramilitary groups, PSCs, licensed dealers)

Distribution of guns (geographic and ethnic)

Sources and circulation of weapons; Types and make of SALW in circulation Weapons collection and destruction (past

& future).

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Research on the impact of SALWResearch on the impact of SALW

Medical data (fatal & non-fatal firearms injuries, disabilities, etc.)

Crime attributed to firearms HRs considerations (violations by police or

other state forces, or organised insurgent groups)

The impact on political, economic and social development (tourism, investment, etc.)

Accidents involving children, child/youth use of guns…

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Information gatheringInformation gathering

G1: How many injuries are caused by SALW?

G2: What does the general public think about the SALW problem?

G3: What efforts has the government made to tackle SALW?

G4: What is the impact of SALW on crime?

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Using sources of information on SALWUsing sources of information on SALW

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Two main kinds or research, or information gathering:

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Quantitative researchQuantitative research

The collection of statistical data through numerical methods such as questionnaires.

Example: Number of deaths and injuries caused by SALW over the past 3 years in Kosovo

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Qualitative researchQualitative research

The collection, analysis and interpretation of information using methods such as interviews, case study research, articles or reports by others.

Example: Testimony from victim of SALW

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Quantitative & Qualitative MethodsQuantitative & Qualitative Methods

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices surveys (KAP)

Focus group discussions In-depth interviews Observation Documents review Participatory methods Case studies

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Types of dataTypes of data

Primary data: information collected specifically, for the first time, through your research.

Secondary data: information that has already been published.

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Examples of primary dataExamples of primary data

Interviewing, discussion and personal testimony

Focus group discussions Observation (e.g. arms exhibitions) Survey results

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Examples of secondary dataExamples of secondary data

Government data Hospital medical records Press reports News agencies NGO research reports Centres for combating organised crime