displacement until transition commences), during the post-emergency phase (transition to durable solutions), and upon attainment of durable solutions. The data compiled through the use of this tool can serve as a basic resource for analysis, policy interventions and recommendations, and other actions. The Monitoring Tool also comes with this User’s Guide for field staff. A draft Interview Guide was also developed alongside this User’s Guide to help monitoring teams conduct their data gathering. Said Interview Guide is available as an attachment to this manual. Given the dynamic nature of displacement, as well as the various contexts in which this tool may be used, the User must remember that it is not necessary to use all of the forms all at the same time. The User must familiarize himself/herself with the whole tool to see which forms are relevant to a particular situation. 1. Who will use the CHR IDP Monitoring Tool? The Monitoring Tool was designed primarily for the use of CHR Monitoring Teams (i.e. Central Office Monitoring Mission Teams [COMT], Regional IDP Teams [RITs], and Regional Monitoring Teams [RMTs]) in their field visits to IDP communities. 2. When will the CHR Monitoring Tool be used? The Monitoring Tool is designed for use 1) during the emergency phase (from the onset of displacement until transition commences); 2) during the post-emergency phase (transition to durable solutions); and 3) upon attainment of durable solutions. 3. Methodologies in generating data The following are the recommended methodologies in generating data using the CHR IDP Monitoring Tool: 1) Focus Group Discussion (FGD); 2) Key Informant Interview (KII); 3) On-site Observation; and 4) Review of Secondary Data. A Focus Group Discussion is a flexible data gathering method wherein the interviewer sets the parameters of the discussion while allowing participants to share their ideas freely. In conducting FGDs, the Monitoring Team may use the accompanying interview guide to discuss key themes or specific issues in the Monitoring Tool. FGDs are ideally conducted in groups of 10 to 15 participants. A member of the CHR Monitoring Team should facilitate the discussion, with another member documenting the FGD proceedings. Because FGDs are flexible, they can draw out a variety of views and insights. They can also help identify internal and external factors affecting IDP conditions. Observations during the discussion should be included in the Monitoring Team’s report. A Key Informant Interview (KII) is a qualitative in-depth interview with individuals who have personal knowledge regarding the displacement, the evacuation centers/areas, the transitory or relocation sites, and/or the affected communities. The purpose of a KII is to collect information from a wide range of people, including 6