How do I use DTM Data?​

DTM data contributes to partners’ humanitarian decision making. Partners use DTM MSLA data for numerous outcomes:

• Use DTM estimates of population and groups at location and national level for planning and advocacy.
• Use DTM geo coordinates of locations hosting IDPs for operational decision-making.
• Use DTM data to monitor change over time by location, region and at national level for planning and operational response.
• Use DTM data to monitor access to services in locations on a periodic basis.
• Use DTM data to monitor risks in locations on an ongoing basis.
• Use DTM data to spot sectoral red flags/alerts and follow up.
• Use DTM data to prioritize locations for their in-depth assessments.

DTM and Global Partners identified common sectoral information needs, then developed Questions and Analysis Plans of those questions. These are called DTM Field Companions and include suggested use of data.  Field Companions per sector/issue /modality are online.

• An introduction to the field companion and how to use it.
• DTM Field Companions include specific information needs that Global experts identified for most sectors. Field companion is available in two formats:
  • PDF (one page one question):   ,
  • EXCEL (one row one question)

Guidance on use of DTM by specific Partners

• Guidance and examples were provided by some Global Clusters, AoRs and other partners on how their sector can use DTM data

• How to use DTM for:
  • Cash
  • CCCM
  • Child protection
  • Counter Trafficking
  • Disability Inclusion
  • Education
  • Energy
  • GBV
  • Health
  • Languages
  • Mine Action
  • Protection
  • Shelter and NFIs
  • WASH
  • SOGIES