Strategic objective 2: Strengthening data management systems for effective response to the challenges of statelessness There is no comprehensive information available on the causes of statelessness and the number and profile of stateless persons in the Great Lakes Region. In view of the urgent need to obtain more concrete information about the sources of statelessness and the obstacles to acquisition of nationality as well as potential ‘at risk’ groups, the ICGLR, in collaboration with UNHCR, will develop a standard framework for the collection of data that will help Member States to comprehensively document the situation of statelessness in their respective countries. Objective 2.1: Research, analysis and dissemination of data Activities Performance Indicator 2.1.1 Conduct a regional study on statelessness, Study on assessing obstacles to acquisition of nationality, conducted ; including birth registration, gender issues and access meeting held to proof of nationality by people residing in the country and outside the country. 2.1.2. Organize a meeting to validate the study. Source of Timeframe Verification obstacles National Coordination and Study published, 2021 technical Collaboration Mechanism, recommendations UNHCR report published Validation meeting held Responsible Authorities National Coordination and Collaboration Mechanism, UNHCR, civil society organisations 2.1.3 Develop a reference framework for national Availability of reference National Coordination and studies on statelessness. framework Collaboration Mechanism, UNHCR 2.1.4 Organize a meeting to validate reference Validation meeting held National Coordination and framework for national studies. Collaboration Mechanism, UNHCR Objective 2.2: Institutionalize collection and dissemination of data on statelessness Activities Performance Indicator Responsible Authorities 5 Meeting report 2021 Reference framework on national studies Meeting report 2020 Source Verification 2020 of Timeframe