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The process of clearing hazards follows an operational workflow that is reflected in information management as a set of ''business rules''. As each step in the clearance process is completed, attributes of the hazard change so that the hazard eventually is cleared. It is the role of information management to collect information about each step and accurately report the status and attributes of each hazard as it makes its way through the workflow to assist in operational activities such as planning, tasking and clearance operations. Whether a programme is implementing a land release model for hazard clearance or a risk reduction model, the concepts are the same. Hazards are reduced and changed over time by various processes. To implement this effectively in {{IMSMANG}}, information managers must first fully understand the workflow and business rules in use in their programmes.
==Information Management Needs Assessmentmanagement needs assessment==__NOEDITSECTION__Before installing setting up {{IMSMANG}}, information managers should have an understanding of the information management needs of their programmes and the workflows that are used. Then they can begin designing the information workflow in {{IMSMANG}} to meet those needs. The table below lists the information management concepts to review along with the possible resources that may be available to help assess the needs.
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! Possible Resources
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| '''Sources of InformationData collection'''
* Reports collected from mine action actors
* Existing databases
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* '''Data collection forms:''' Programs often have existing data collection forms or spreadsheets that describe what information must be collected from operators or key stakeholders. These forms can serve as the basis for data collection forms in {{IMSMANG}}. It is important, however, to critically assess the information provided by these forms since existing forms may not accurately reflect current data collection needs and may have more information than necessary.
* <b>'''Information systems''':</b> Whether databases, spreadsheets or [[GIS]], existing information systems can provide a key source of information requirements for {{IMSMANG}}. Often, these information systems document the specific information the programs must collect and report on and so serve as a valuable source for detailing information needs.* <b>'''Information consumers''':</b> It is important to collect information about decisions made in mine action programs by interviewing consumers of information. Often, existing data collection forms, reports and systems do not fully represent the needs of the consumers or users of this information. While implementing {{IMSMANG}}, it is an ideal time to readdress the needs of these information users to determine how additional requirements can easily be met using {{IMSMANG}}.
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| <b>Key decisions requiring information</b>'''Information use'''
* Prioritizing
* Tasking
* Operations and planning
| <b>'''Mine action processes''':</b> Assessing existing and planned processes and their required information is a key source of information for this activity and allows the {{IMSMANG}} system to be customized to accurately support these processes. It is important, however, that these processes map correspond to the actual operational needs of the mine action programme and are not created without relating to operational needs.
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| <b>Output reports</b>'''Information dissemination'''
* Monthly progress reports
* Statistical reports
* Treaty obligationsreports| <b>'''Reports''':</b> Donor reports, monthly or quarterly reports, statistical reports, reports supporting the Ottawa convention and other reports provide details about information that must be collected and managed in {{IMSMANG}}.
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