QUICK GUIDE 3 - MAIN STEPS QUICK GUIDE 3 - MAIN STEPS Analyse the data and report Confidentiality and consent Analysis of the data should be done in a manner that helps to respond to the key research questions identified at the beginning of the process. In the analysis of qualitative data, it is particularly important to identify key findings and patterns by reviewing responses provided by affected individuals and communities to the questions they were asked, either in the context of a stakeholder interview, a focus group discussion or in a semi-structured individual or small group interview. Qualitative data is particularly helpful in recording detailed information and personal testimonies, so an effort should be made to capture the richness and nuances of the data collected. National statistical laws provide a high degree of protection to providers of information, including respondents in surveys and other data used for the purposes of official statistics. Such data may not be shared with any other body, including other government departments, in any way that would lead to an individual being identifiable from the data. Where data is being collected by bodies other than national statistical authorities, and where sensitive data is being collected, prior consent from respondents is necessary. It is important that informants and participants in research give free, prior and informed consent to participate in the research and for the information they provide to be put to subsequent use. Researchers must also be clear and open to respondents as to how the information will be used. Reporting results may need to take several forms in order to be most effective with the relevant stakeholders. The report must be produced in the official language(s) of the State in which the research takes place. Affected individuals and communities that have participated in the fieldwork must be provided with copies of the written report. Where affected individuals and communities are only literate in a different language to that in which the report has been produced, then the report needs to be translated into their language. Every effort should be taken to ensure that the report can be made public. In countries where statelessness issues are particularly sensitive, publication of the report must be discussed and agreed with the Government in advance, as the utility of the information in a report is greatly diminished if it cannot be made public. Apart from providing government officials with the written report, it may be effective to organize an event at which the report is launched, particularly where the Government has participated in and/ or supported the research. If public, the launch event can also be an opportunity to discuss the key findings and recommendations amongst a range of stakeholders, including the affected communities. Consideration should be given to how the results of the data collection exercise help to support efforts to address statelessness, be that in terms of general awareness raising, development of a statelessness-specific advocacy strategy or specific goals including law or policy reform. 30 U N H C R > R E S E A R C H I N G S TAT E L E S S N E S S - Q U I C K G U I D E S U N H C R > R E S E A R C H I N G S TAT E L E S S N E S S - Q U I C K G U I D E S 31