MENA Based Communities of Practice (CoPs)
Purpose
The overall objective of the CoPs is to regularly bring together MENA practitioners and provide them with a platform to discuss recent technical developments, identify opportunities for joint research, share learning, and support the development of tools and guidance notes.
Background
- The Locally-Led Response and CVA CoP aims to create a safe space for humanitarian actors in the MENA region to discuss core aspects of localization, equitable partnerships, challenges encountered, and lessons learned.
- The CoP of Linking CVA with Social Protection is a space for practitioners to discuss, learn and share ideas to advance collectively on this key topic in the MENA region.
- The multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) design COP is an informal group that brings together cash practitioners and supporters in the MENA and Europe regions. While there is a growing body of evidence of its benefits, MPCA requires new ways of collaborating between humanitarian actors at all stages of the programme cycle and across sectors. The CoP provides a safe space for knowledge exchange, learning, capacity building, and advocacy, with the aim of contributing to more relevant, effective, efficient, and accountable MPCA programmes.
- The MENA CVA Regional Technical Forum (RTF) was established in 2021 to create a common regional space for CVA actors to collectively discuss issues and challenges related to CVA programmes and policy. The forum is comprised of diverse stakeholders (UN, INGOs, local actors, donors, private sector) and meets on a quarterly basis. After initiating this forum, CALP continues to host and facilitate discussions, with input and feedback from across the platform participants. The RTF also brings together the different MENA Communities of Practice (CoPs) where they also use the RTF platform to report back on ongoing work and plans.
Languages
Meetings are typically held in English, with the locally-led responses and CVA CoP incorporating some Arabic sessions throughout the year.
Who should join
The groups are open to all MENA-based CVA practitioners.
How to join
If you’re interested in any of the groups, please fill out the form below to be added to the mailing list and invited to upcoming meetings.
CALP is responsible for coordinating a number of other Cash Working Groups and Communities of Practice – sign up to them here.
Group Leads
MPCA Design
Lead: Chiara Genovese
cgenovese@mercycorps.org
Co-lead: Wael Darwish
wdarwish@caritas.ch
Locally Lead Response and CVA
Lead: Alessia Volpe
alessia.mj.volpe@gmail.com
Co-Lead: Sameha Abuejhain
s.abuejhain@yfca.org
Linking Social Protection and CVA
Lead: Mireia Termes
mireia.termes@norcap.nrc.no
Co-lead: Annette Savoca
annette.savoca@peopleinneed.net
Maternity cover lead: Thomas Byrnes
thomas@marketimpact.org
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference Locally Led Responses Community of Practice (LLR CoP) 2024
Guidelines and Tools
CALP Network in MENA, following a consultative process, established 4 CVA communities of practice with a thematic focus, one being the CVA & Localization Community Of Practice (LCOP) in December 2021. This regional space brings together donors, UN agencies, INGOs, local actors, and other stakeholders to collaborate and join efforts to drive the localization agenda via CVA programming in...
MENA CVA & Social Protection Community of Practice (CoP) Terms of Reference (ToR) 2024
Guidelines and Tools
The Social Protection Community of Practice (SP-CoP) is a network of individuals and organizations interested in sharing knowledge and experience related to social protection programs. SP-CoP aims to create a space for discussion and learning around social protection policies and programs, focusing on low- and middle-income countries.
Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Design, MENA Community of Practice Terms of Reference
Guidelines and Tools
CaLP Network in MENA, following a consultative process, established 4 CVA communities of practice with thematic focus and one being the CVA & Localization Community Of Practice (LCOP) in December 2021. This regional space brings together donors, UN agencies, INGOs, local actors, and other stakeholders to collaborate and join efforts to drive the localization agenda via CVA programming in MENA.
Focal Point
For any inquiries or questions, contact moath.jafar@calpnetwork.org
