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Sub-Module 1: Role of COI

Please note that the full content of the module is available to registered participants of COI training courses only.

Once you’ve completed this module, you’ll know how to:

  • explain why COI is important in asylum procedures

  • name and apply the quality standards of COI research

  • recognise the scope of COI research and understand which areas fall outside of this

What is COI? And what is good COI? What role does COI play in status determination procedures and do we have do be aware of certain limitations of COI? Definition, standards and scope and limits of COI.

The course starts by presenting the definition of Country of Origin Information and describes the precise role it plays. It then moves on discuss the standards which apply to high-quality COI research. Finally, you’ll learn about the scope and limitations of Country of Origin Information.




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