By Corinna Kreidler, Sophie Battas, Karin Seyfert, Mira Saidi This study looks at the current (2020-2022) alignment and links between social protection programs on the one hand and humanitarian...
Burkina Faso + 5 more
Burkina Faso + 5 more
By Corinna Kreidler, Sophie Battas, Karin Seyfert, Mira Saidi This study looks at the current (2020-2022) alignment and links between social protection programs on the one hand and humanitarian...
1. Background In 2020, Nepal’s mid-hills faced an unprecedented number of landslides. Unpacking the genesis of landslides in Nepal brings a myriad of factors into light: political, socio-economic,...
Executive summary The arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya are exposed to recurrent climate shocks, especially drought and floods, which interact with local conditions to cause food, nutrition,...
Felix Lung Summary This note summarises learnings from technical assistance provided by the Maintains programme to the UK Department for International Development (DFID) Sierra Leone on flexible...
Pakistan + 4 more
Debbie Hillier, Tom Newton-Lewis, Rithika Nair, and Christoph Larsen Executive summary Introduction and approach COVID-19 has been an unprecedented challenge globally. This is an executive summary of...
Karin Seyfert and Mukhtar Ahmad 1 Study objectives and programme background The objective of this study is to explore the viability and potential mechanisms for making BISP, Pakistan’s flagship...
World + 6 more
Tom Newton-Lewis, Sophie Witter, Matt Fortnam, Andrew Seal, Peter Hailey, Rithika Nair, and Debbie Hillier Introduction The world is seeing an increased incidence of shocks – whether from natural...
Authors: Dinanath Bhandaril, Sanchita Neupane, Peter Hayes, Bimal Regmi, and Phil Marker Executive Summary Background and study scope Nepal’s current landscape of disaster governance is guided by its...
Executive summary Introduction There is global recognition of the promising linkages between social protection and disaster risk management (DRM) in responding to and mitigating shocks, and in...
Executive summary Introduction In the Caribbean and globally, links are being made between social protection and disaster risk management (DRM). Social protection programmes that provide assistance...
Executive summary Introduction There is increasing global recognition of the promising linkages between social protection and disaster risk management (DRM) in responding to and mitigating shocks and...
Dominica + 18 more
1. Introduction Globally, the number, duration, and size of disasters and crises are on the rise. At the same time, the cost of emergency responses has been increasing, thus exerting further pressure...
World + 5 more
Re-building Core Government Functions (CGFs) which are responsive and legitimate is a critical process in a country transitioning out of conflict. Although there is much evidence to support the need...
Executive summary The increasing scale and severity of the impacts of climate change pose a fundamental challenge to development and economic growth. The scale and urgency of action required to limit...
World + 4 more
Introduction ARC is a pioneering initiative seeking to build resilience to climate risks across Africa by combining sovereign risk insurance with strengthening of disaster risk management (DRM)...
The report summaries key findings from Hunger Safety Net Programme Phase 2 Qualitative impact study conducted in August 2016. The report integrates interesting infographics that depict the findings...
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This Synthesis Report consolidates the evidence and lessons learned from the DFID-funded Shock-Responsive Social Protection Systems research programme, drawing on six country case studies and an...
This Literature Review reviews recent literature on the theory and practice of shock-responsive social protection initiatives and their effectiveness. It aims to strengthen the evidence base as to...
Mali + 5 more
In this case study report (policy brief here and French version here) we explore the regional approach to addressing food insecurity in the Sahel, and consider whether and how social protection...
Mali + 5 more
In this case study report (policy brief here and French version here) we explore the regional approach to addressing food insecurity in the Sahel, and consider whether and how social protection...