SABA Core dataset
This Syria core dataset comprises 14 quantitative indicators based on publicly available information from humanitarian organisations. It is updated on a monthly basis, and it covers the whole country.
This dataset brings together data from a range of sources to provide a greater overall and comparative understanding of the current situation and context inside each district. The core dataset indicators cover a range of categories including agriculture, commodity prices (food and fuel), conflict, displacement, exchange rate, food security, humanitarian access severity, health, people in need per sector, and rainfall.
When analysing and interpreting the data, please be aware that while we aim to include district-level data that is updated monthly, some indicators are updated on only a quarterly or annual basis and some data is only available on admin 1 level. Please ensure you check the details in the ‘indicator list’ tab and the references for each indicator before conducting analysis.
The Syria Area Based Analysis (SABA) team recommends that this dataset is used only as a starting point. It will enable you to quickly examine and compare cross-sectoral, quantitative data at the district level in Syria. However, for operational decision making, we recommend you consult ACAPS analysis products on Syria available here: https://www.acaps.org/en/countries/syria
ACAPS conducts random quality checking of a sample of entries to try to limit errors. However, it is likely that errors remain. For sensitive analysis, we recommend you cross check findings with the source data in the list of indicators and at the top row of each column.
Do you have ideas to make this data set more useful? Do you see mistakes or disagree with our opinions or assumptions? Contact us at info@acaps.org. Your feedback helps us do better.