There is a growing recognition in the humanitarian sector that in an emergency, cash transfers and vouchers can be appropriate and effective tools to support populations affected by disasters in a way that maintains dignity and choice for beneficiaries while stimulating local economies and markets.
The Cash Learning Partnership aims to improve the quality of emergency cash transfer and voucher programming across the humanitarian sector.
The government of Niger warns that a rapid response will be needed to avert a full scale food crisis. CaLP is working to support humanitarian organisations implementing emergency cash transfers as part of the response.
posted by CaLP Niger 2.2.12
ViewCaLP is supporting technical capacity and coordination around cash transfer programming in response to Tropical Storm Sedong.
posted by CaLP Philippines 29.1.12
ViewThe CaLP Steering Committee has announced the extension of CaLP's mandate to 2015, with a strategic change in focus and new areas of activity.
posted by CaLP 24.11.11
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This study represents the first phase of a broader research to understand how to strengthen interventions by using market analysis and what is needed to conduct market analysis well.
The study looks at two key questions: How can market analysis strengthen the impact of interventions (ensuring a minimum of the do no harm principle) and what resources are needed in terms of information, time and capacity to complete market analysis well, and when are they needed?
- Save the Children used smart cards to transfer cash to women in Zimbabwe
- Oxfam trialled vouchers for hygeine kits in Haiti
- ACF used vouchers and smart cards for the first time in Mindanao, the Philippines
- Oxfam used unconditional cash grants after typhoon Ketsana flooded urban areas in the Philippines
Check out the CaLP case studies on what worked, what could have been done better, and the lessons learned.
Just a reminder that all the CaLP field guides and tools are available on the website!
The CaLP team has worked with experienced practitioners from accross the globe to put together quick guides and top tips for cross-cutting programme areas such as advocacy for cash-based responses, communicating around cash, and working with banks, as well as practical implementation guides for different delivery mechanisms including direct cash, vouchers, cash through traders, and cash through cards.
CaLP and IFRC's Global Learning Event on Cash Transfers in Emergencies in Nairobi, Kenya last week was an incredible success! With over 80 participants from different humanitarian agencies and actors, it was a dynamic forum for interaction and discussion.
The powerpoint presentations and the final report are now available here on the CaLP website. Thanks to everyone who attended for making it such an incredible success - we are looking forward to next time!
The CaLP discussion group (d-group) is an electronic forum for discussion, debate and technical advice around cash transfer programming in emergencies.
If you are a d-group member, visit the community website.
If you are not yet a member, send us an email to request membership!
