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.
ACF launched a large-scale cash transfer programme in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunwa Provinces as part of its response to floods across Pakistan in 2010. A short video documenting the response is now available.
posted by CaLP 8.5.12
ViewThe scale of CTPs in the Horn of AFrica has brought coordination to the forefront of the discussion around cash transfer programming in the region.
posted by CaLP 29.3.12
ViewThe 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
ViewA review session on new technologies in the aid sector was jointly hosted by ALNAP, CaLP and LMMS on Thursday March 29th, 2012 in London U.K.
If you were unable to attend, or would like to revisit any of the sessions, you can view and download videos, as well as a pdf of the keynote presentation at the ODI website.
This study is a review of the current use of new technology in humanitarian cash and voucher programming and the broader implications for humanitarian practice. It looks at e-payments, digital data gathering and mobile phone communications, identifies barriers to uptake, and recommends actions to move forward.
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 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!
