ACLED Codebook
As the ultimate guide on ACLED data, the codebook details our global data collection process and defines event types and actor categories.
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Keeping ACLED Data Updated
Guidelines and methods on how to keep personal ACLED data updated efficiently with the latest dataset changes.
Tags in the Data
Overview of the ACLED Tags column which provides structured information about events.
Country ISO Codes
This table lists country names matching their ISO 3166 numeric codes
How is the quality of ACLED data ensured?
How ACLED ensures the quality and consistency of its data through a comprehensive review process.
How does ACLED ensure that the data are comparable across regions and contexts?
ACLED uses a general methodology to ensure data comparability across regions and contexts.
How are ACLED data coded?
The page details ACLED's data coding process and methodologies.
What are interaction codes?
ACLED records interactions between actor groups, categorized for broader analysis.
Can it be assumed that Actor 1 is the aggressor?
Actor1 and Actor2 designation does not imply aggression or action initiation.
Why doesn’t ACLED have a ‘reason for demonstration’ variable?
ACLED does not have a 'reason for demonstration' variable due to varied reasons for demonstrations.