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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION: This report presents the findings of the Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) conducted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) in Aleppo and Idleb governorates of Northwest Syria (NWS). The assessment data was collected between August 3rd and 18th, 2024, across seven sub-districts, of which five were in Aleppo and two in Idleb. The main objective of the assessment was to identify the urgent and priority needs of the households in the target communities within sixteen locations. The results will be used to design new interventions that are informed by the operational analysis of the humanitarian context in NWS. The report is divided into several sections, including an introduction, methodology, findings, conclusion, and actionable recommendations.
METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional mixed methods study design was adopted during the assessment. Both quantitative and qualitative primary and secondary data were collected. The quantitative data was collected using a household questionnaire administered to sampled households, while qualitative data was collected using key informant interviews, focus group discussions with community representatives, and a review of the existing reports. A total of 387 individuals (95.0% confidence interval and 5.0% error margin) were interviewed through random selection in both governorates. Among the respondents, 86.0% were males and 14.0% were females. Out of the respondents, 95.0% were identified as household heads, with 90.0% being males and 10.0% being females. Additionally, 26.8% of the sampled households included individuals with disabilities. Geographically, 55.0% of the respondents were from Idleb, while Aleppo accounted for 45.0% of the respondents. On average, each household reported having five members. Four focus group discussions and 14 key informant interviews were conducted to triangulate the quantitative data.
RESULTS: Generally, the humanitarian situation in Aleppo and Idleb remained fragile, and this is exacerbated by a myriad of factors that are related to security, climatic, and socio-economic conditions.