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Asia-Pacific Regional Cash Working Group (APRCWG) Q1 2025 meeting notes (28 March 2025, 14:00 – 16:00) [Meeting Minutes]

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Opening and Introduction
The meeting opened with welcoming remarks from Vlad Cozma, RCWG Technical Advisor, who introduced the new RCWG co-chairs: Veronica Moretti (WFP), Fadhil Yusri Aksa (IFRC), Rhinadel Cañete (OCHA)
The Chair highlighted the importance of increased engagement in light of recent global funding challenges and outlined the agenda:
• Analysis of U.S. funding cuts on Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)
• Presentation of the draft RCWG Roadmap 2025–2027
• Planning for the third joint RCWG-AA Technical Working Group guidance note
• Open discussion and call for review panel volunteers

Presentation 1: Analysis of U.S. Funding Cuts on CVA

Presentation 2: Zero Draft Regional Cash Working Group Roadmap (2025–2027)

Presentation 3: Joint Paper: Anticipatory Action and Cash Working Groups – Topic Selection

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