TDA/SAP PROCESS: A Revision to the Methodology and Training Course (IWC6 Presentation)
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 3
Transcript of TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 3
+Where are we?
Defining system
boundaries
Collectionand analysis
of data/informat
ion
Identification&
prioritisation of the
transboundary problems
Determination of the
impacts of each priority
problem
Analysisof the
immediate, underlying,
and root causes for
each problem
Development of thematic
reports
+In this Section you will learn about….
What is Data, Information and Knowledge
Issues for the TDA
Scope of data and information needed
Project to project differences
Sources of information
Stock taking exercise
Advice from the field
+Data, Information and Knowledge
DATA - the volume of the Pacific Ocean
INFORMATION - a book on the oceanographic
characteristics of the Pacific Ocean
KNOWLEDGE - a report containing practical
information on the best way to sail across the
Pacific Ocean
+Issues for the TDA
The amount of data and information available will vary from project to project - some regions are data rich whilst others are data poor
In general the aim of the this step is to identify high quality data, preferably with some degree of quality assurance, quality check or peer review
+Issues for the TDA
For most IW projects, it is likely that data and information for the TDA:
Will come from multiple sources
May often be difficult to access
May not be entirely appropriate
Will often be uncoordinated in its generation and use
May be intentionally or unintentionally inaccurate
Aggregated with other data sets
Disaggregated if national data needs to be examined at a more local/basin level
+Scope of Data and Information
Data and information will be needed to confirm the findings in the TDA. In particular, it is important to substantiate the:
General situation in the water system
Priority transboundary problems
Key impacts, both environmental and socio-economic
Causal chains – Immediate causes, underlying causes and root causes
Governance analysis
+Scope of Data and Information
The key to understanding what kind of data will be required throughout the
TDA development process is to fully understand the
water system
A good starting point for this is the Project
Document, together with the expertise in the Project Management Unit and the
TDA development team
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River basin projects often require data and information on water resources, water quality, biodiversity, land use etc.
Project to Project Differences
A TDA for an LME project may require data and information that links to the LME modules – pollution and ecosystem health; productivity; fish and fisheries; socio-economics; and governance.
+Sources of Information
Type Examples
Government
departments(bothnationalandlocal/provincial)
Environment
HealthEmploymentTrade
Industry/Mining/Agriculture/Fisheries/TransportFinance/EconomicAffairs
Governmentagencies
MarineFisheries
WaterEnvironmentEconomicDevelopment
Internationalorganisations
OtherUNAgencies(IncludingWHO,IMOetc)WorldBank
EuropeanUnionInternationaldevelopmentorganisations(e.g.SIDA,
CIDA,DFID,USAID,amongstothers)
+Sources of Information
Type Examples
NGOs
Local
NationalRegionalInternational(e.g.WWF,IUCN)
Commercialsources
ConsultanciesCorporateorganisations(e.g.oilandgas,agro-
industry,construction,mineralsetc)
Academiaandresearch
organisations
Local
NationalRegionalInternational(e.g.NOAAforLME's)
Otheron-goingorcompletedInternational
Projects
OtherGEFfocalareas(biodiversity,Climate,Chemicals,LandDegradation,SustainableForest
Management)WorldBankprojects
InternationalDevelopmentOrganisationprojectsEUprojects
+Stock Taking Exercise
Identify all sources
Ascertain the availability of the data and information
Assess the compatibility and comparability of data sets and information
Identify where there are gaps
Analyse the quality of data and information
Assess how verifiable the data is (e.g. is it cited or peer reviewed?)
Determine cost implications (if there are any)
+How to Access Information
HOW TO ACCESS INFORMATION
Project Document
Project staff
TDA Team members and hired experts
Country Focal Points
Agency Country Representatives
Interministry committees
+Advice from the Field
Always consider the hierarchy of the data and information available
Be creative and think laterally - If the answer is always no, particularly to raw data, ask for analysed data or reports
Develop a network of contacts
Don't be frustrated by lack of data - Many regions are data poor so think creatively
Manage your assumptions regarding data – perceived vs. factually supported