Secondary data is data collected by someone other than the user. A secondary data review is one of the several existing methods to consolidate information in a humanitarian emergency. Methods recommended by the global level CPWG for secondary data review include conducting a desk review (Desk Review tool or using the SDR matrix. The global level CPWG also promotes primary data collection - Data observed or collected directly from first-hand experience - using the data collection tools in the CPRA Toolkit, and situation monitoring.

This is a global level CPWG Template for compiling a Secondary Data Review (SDR).

This is a Guidance Note to accompany the global level CPWG Template for Secondary Data Review (SDR).