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Global Cash Advisory Group

Introduction

Background

The Global Cash Advisory Group (gCAG) was formed following the IASC Principal’s endorsement of a model for predictable cash coordination developed by the Grand Bargain Cash Coordination Caucus. The gCAG was established in June 2022 as an entity associated with the IASC, reporting to the IASC Deputies Group.

Quality Cash Coordination Framework (QCCF)

Overview

Purpose

The purpose of the gCAG is to support country level cash coordination technically and in terms of capacity with the overall aim of improving the quality and effectiveness of cash coordination.

The IASC endorsed cash coordination model builds on the principle of localisation, enabling more inclusive coordination with greater participation of national and local actors, and helping to ensure decisions regarding Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) are made closer and with greater accountability to the crisis-affected population.
The following principles for cash coordination will be embedded throughout the work of the CAG:

  1. Cash coordination will put accountability to affected people at the centre and be responsive to recipients’ feedback.

  2. Cash coordination will prioritise participation, inclusion, and representation.

  3. Cash coordination is multi-sectoral and will operate across responses, with clear responsibilities to, engagement with and expectations from the rest of the system.

  4. Cash coordination will ensure two-way engagement with humanitarian decision making bodies and drive a more effective overall response.

  5. Local engagement and leadership will be actively not just passively enabled.

  6. Leadership of cash coordination will be neutral and separate from financing and implementation.

  7. Cash coordination will be transparent, accountable, and predictable.

  8. Cash coordination will be flexible and adapt to changes in context.

  9. Cash coordination will respect humanitarian principles.

  10. Cash coordination will consider linkages with social protection systems where relevant and appropriate.

  11. Cash coordination should work in all humanitarian settings where cash is and/ or being planned to be implemented including those with IASC

Roles and responsibilities

The CAG will focus on the following functional areas:

  1. Standard setting and capacity building

  2. Advocacy, global monitoring, and liaison

  3. Resourcing and prioritisation

For more information on the CAG and its operation, see the CAG Terms of Reference. Global Cash Advisory Group Terms of Reference 2022

Resources

New Cash Coordination model

New Cash Coordination model

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), New Cash Coordination Model

Relevant Resources

Working Documents