COI and MedCOI modules
COI and MedCOI modules focus on the use of Country of Origin Information (COI) as a key element in the assessment of applications for international protection. They support asylum professionals in gathering, assessing, and applying reliable, relevant, and up-to-date country of origin information to inform decision-making.
COI plays a central role in asylum procedures, providing information on the situation in countries of origin and supporting objective and well-reasoned decisions.
Who this training is for
These modules are intended for:
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asylum case workers and decision-makers
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professionals involved in research and analysis of country of origin information
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practitioners seeking to strengthen evidence-based decision-making
What these modules cover
Through COI and MedCOI modules, participants develop knowledge and skills related to:
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identifying the role of COI and its quality standards in the context of international protection and the concepts for which COI research should be conducted
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applying the relevant quality standards when dealing with COI questions
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assessing COI sources
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applying the appropriate strategy/strategies when researching COI
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conducting COI research on vulnerable groups, Article 15 (c) QR and exclusion
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applying techniques for drafting useful COI products
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conducting peer - review of COI production
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assessing health-related claims through Medical Country of Origin Information (MedCOI)
These competencies support decision-making that is transparent, consistent, and grounded in objective information.
Available modules
The following modules are included in this category:
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Introduction to country of origin information
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Country of origin information – Advanced
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Medical country of origin information