Refugee Influx Rapid Needs Assessment 2023

Sudan, 2023

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Reference ID

SDN_2023_INF_v01_M

Producer(s)

UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

Collection(s)

United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

Metadata

Documentation in PDF DDI/XML JSON

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Apr 01, 2025

Last modified

Apr 01, 2025

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Identification

Survey ID number

SDN_2023_INF_v01_M

Title

Refugee Influx Rapid Needs Assessment 2023

Abbreviation or Acronym

INF 2023

Country/Economy

Name	Country code
Sudan	SDN

Study type

Sample Frame, Households [sf/hh]

Abstract

The 2023 Refugee Influx Rapid Needs Assessment in Sudan’s White Nile State aimed to evaluate the immediate needs of populations affected by the ongoing crisis. The assessment focused on key indicators such as demographic information, family size, protection concerns, and access to basic services, including shelter, water, and sanitation. Conducted between May 14 and May 17, 2023, the survey targeted refugee households residing in White Nile State. Data was collected via face-to-face interviews using mobile devices. The findings provide critical insights into the urgent needs of these populations, supporting UNHCR's planning and response efforts in Sudan.

Kind of Data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Unit of Analysis

Household

Version

Version Description

Version 2.1: Edited, cleaned, and anonymised data.

Version Date

2024-09-10

Scope

Notes

The scope includes:

demographics
protection concerns
access to shelter, water, and sanitation

Topics

Topic
Health
Water Sanitation Hygiene
Protection
Food security
Emergency Shelter and NFI
Education

Keywords

Sudan Rapid Needs Assessment White Nile Refugee Influx 2023 Emergency Response

Coverage

Geographic Coverage

White Nile, Sudan

Universe

All refugee households residing in White Nile State, Sudan, affected by the crisis during May 2023.

Producers and sponsors

Primary investigators

Name	Affiliation
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)	UN

Sampling

Sampling Procedure

Probability: Simple random sampling was employed to ensure representative data from refugee households across the White Nile region. Data collection occurred from May 14 to May 17, 2023.

Survey instrument

Questionnaires

The questionnaire focused on key indicators such as demographic information, family size, protection concerns, and access to shelter, water, and sanitation services.

Data collection

Dates of Data Collection

Start	End
2023-05-14	2023-05-17

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Data Collectors

Name	Affiliation	Abbreviation
UN Refugee Agency	UN	UNHCR

Data Collection Notes

Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using mobile devices. Structured questionnaires were employed to gather information on key indicators, including demographics, protection concerns, and access to basic services.

Data Access

Citation requirements

UNHCR (2023). Sudan: Refugee Influx Rapid Needs Assessment - 2023. Accessed from: https://microdata.unhcr.org

Contacts

Name	Affiliation	Email
Curation team	UNHCR	dencomdl@unhcr.org

Metadata production

DDI Document ID

DDI_SDN_2023_INF_v01_M

Producers

Name	Abbreviation	Affiliation	Role
UN Refugee Agency	UNHCR	UN	Metadata producer
Development Data Group	DECDG	The World Bank	Metadata adapted for World Bank Microdata Library

Date of Metadata Production

2024-09-30

Metadata version

DDI Document version

Identical to a metadata (UNHCR_SDN_2023_INF) published on UNHCR catalog (https://microdata.unhcr.org/index.php/home). Some of the metadata fields have been edited.

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