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ACTION PLAN: Initiating Linkages between Humanitarian Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and MoLSA’s Social Protection Network (SPN) in Iraq
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On 17-18 April 2018, a two day workshop was held in Baghdad aimed at strengthening linkages between Cash Working Group (CWG) humanitarian multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) and the Government of Iraq’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA) Social Protection Network (SPN). The event occurred...
Iraq Social Protection Forum – Terms of Reference (TORs)
Guidelines and Tools
There is recognition of the importance of aligning humanitarian assistance and development cooperation in Iraq for better coordinated and more sustainable outcomes. Social protection is identified as a key area to be strengthened, particularly in the following areas: (i) harmonizing targeting methods;...
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Requirements for High-Risk Environments
Guidelines and Tools
This document is an annex to the USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) Proposal Guidelines that provides supplemental requirements for proposals for programs in high-risk operating environments. USAID/OFDA recognizes that certain operating environments present a heightened risk of...
Discussion Note: Building Evidence and Developing Guidance on Operational Models for CTP
Report
This discussion note summarises the CALP Network’s proposed approach to developing guidance for donors and operational agencies to assess the suitability of different operational models for CTP, by context. The note lays out the current debate relating to different forms of collaboration for CTP, and...
Cash Consortium of Iraq (CCI)
Report
The Cash Consortium Iraq (CCI) was selected as a case study to illustrate a consortium model of inter-agency collaboration for multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA), with a formal relationship between partners and a shared funding stream, both bilaterally to member agencies and through the lead agency. It...
Challenging the System: Humanitarian Cash Transfers in Iraq
Report
Cash transfers have been used in Iraq to meet the critical basic needs of a highly vulnerable population, providing them dignity and flexibility in a context of uncertainty and economic need. Although Iraq is an appropriate context for the use of cash transfers, factors including government acceptance,...
Cash Transfer Programming: Lessons from northern Iraq
Report
In situations of conflict, disaster and protracted crisis, displaced persons not only face physical threats but are also confronted with the challenge of economic survival. High levels of general unemployment or legal barriers to labour market entry often restrict access to jobs and income, and...
Cash Transfers: An Effective Tool for International Development and Humanitarian Aid
Report
In the last 20 years direct payments to recipients have emerged as an effective way to deliver aid to vulnerable people. Evidence from 200 studies shows that direct cash transfers (CTs) have a strong impact on poverty reduction, and that they are particularly efficient in emergency situations. This...
ELAN Workshop Report: E-Transfers in Iraq and Syria
Report
This report outlines the main conclusions and takeways of ELAN workshop held in Iraq. The event was organized to meet the following objectives: Introduce participants to the what, why, and when of e-transfers. Explore solutions to the particular challenges of using e-transfers in Iraq and Syria. Share...
Pre-Crisis Market Analysis: Credit, Drinking Water and Wheat Flour Market Systems
Report
Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, was captured by ISIS in June 2014 and remains under their control. The Iraqi army has vowed to recapture Mosul and the speculation is that a counter-offensive is imminent – a military operation which could have dramatic humanitarian implications. A large influx of...