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About this dataset

Why this page exists

This dataset page is for cases where a single API endpoint is not enough. Dzaleka-related research often depends on several upstream sources that each answer a different part of the question:

  • operational figures
  • funding context
  • legal background
  • camp history
  • short PDF briefings that people can quote or attach

Instead of scattering those sources across notes, docs, and dashboard sections, this page gives them a stable home in the dataset catalog.

What makes this different from an internal collection

The internal datasets on this site usually point to content collections or public JSON endpoints managed directly by Dzaleka Online Services. This page is different:

  • the source material is external
  • the value is editorial curation
  • the dataset behaves more like a research pack than a raw feed

That makes it useful for researchers, grant writers, journalists, and partners who need an overview of the evidence landscape before they start downloading or quoting anything.

Suggested uses

  • build a reading list for Dzaleka background research
  • prepare citations for proposals, policy notes, or donor briefings
  • compare the site’s public summaries against upstream UNHCR reporting
  • collect stable starting points for a richer Dzaleka dataset page later

Microdata worth checking next

If you specifically need survey microdata rather than operational snapshots, the UNHCR Microdata Library is one of the most useful places to look. The Dzaleka search results currently surface strong entries such as:

  • the 2017 socio-economic assessment for Dzaleka and Luwani
  • the 2017 livelihoods programme monitoring beneficiary survey for Dzaleka
  • the 2016 standardised expanded nutrition survey covering Dzaleka, Luwani, and host communities
  • the 2012 Dzaleka standardised expanded nutrition survey

Limits and cautions

  • Upstream publishers can change figures, page structure, or file locations without notice.
  • Population totals may differ across sources because they were published on different dates.
  • A curated research page is not a substitute for checking the original publication before quoting precise numbers.
  • Reuse conditions depend on each upstream source, so the listed license should be treated as mixed unless a specific resource says otherwise.

What it includes

  • Curated links to high-signal external sources already used across the site
  • Combines operational data, fact sheets, and research guidance in one page
  • Useful for briefing notes, proposal research, and background reading
  • Designed for people who need source context, not just an API route

Resources

Public routes, downloadable files, or external sources you can use directly.

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UNHCR Dzaleka microdata search

Search results page for Dzaleka-related survey releases in the UNHCR Microdata Library.

https://microdata.unhcr.org/index.php/catalog?page=1&sk=Dzaleka&sort_by=rank&sort_order=desc&ps=15

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UNHCR Malawi country data

Public operational country page with refugee figures and response context.

https://data.unhcr.org/en/country/mwi

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UNHCR operational reporting

Funding, staffing, and operational reporting for Malawi.

https://reporting.unhcr.org/operational/operations/malawi

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UNHCR Malawi fact sheet (Aug 2024)

PDF fact sheet covering population, needs, and response context.

https://www.unhcr.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Fact%20Sheet_Malawi_August%202024.pdf

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Inua Advocacy refugee guide

Public explainer on Malawi refugee law, history, and camp context.

https://inuaadvocacy.org/2024/12/malawi-refugee-guide/

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Dzaleka data hub

Internal context page that pairs these external sources with site-level summaries and charts.

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Methodology and curation notes

  • Sources are selected for public accessibility, relevance to Dzaleka, and repeated citation value across research or briefing work.
  • The page favors stable publisher landing pages, official PDFs, and policy explainers over social posts or short-lived announcements.
  • Figures may differ slightly between sources because publication dates, update cadences, and reporting windows are not always aligned.

Research references

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