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Theme: HTP module 16

A review of UNICEF’s role in cash transfers to emergency-affected populations

This paper is part of an ongoing process exploring UNICEF’s engagement with cash-based responses in emergencies. The main aim of the paper is to stimulate discussion on the potential role of cash transfers within UNICEF’s response to emergencies.

Published in 2007, by Susanne Jaspars et al

Cash and Food Transfers: A Primer

The objective of this paper is to unpack the various aspects of the “cash versus food” debate, to map out where the controversies lie and to demonstrate the need for a more pragmatic, balanced and contextspecific approach. A key message is that appropriateness cannot be predetermined since programme objectives, the economics of food consumption, market...

Published in 2007, by Ugo Gentilini

Cash for work programming – a practical guide.

Comprehensive information on cash based interventions including baseline and evaluation questionnaires, data base, evaluation reports and training manual. For trainers and field staff

Published in 2002, by Sarah Lumsden, Emma Naylor

Cash transfer programming in emergencies

Guidelines based upon Oxfam experiences for field staff.

Published in 2010, by Pantaleo Creti, Susanne Jaspars

Cash transfers in emergencies: evaluating benefits and assessing risks

Reviews evidence for benefits and risks and provides framework for evaluation for field staff and managers.

Published in 2001, by David Peppiatt, John Mitchell, Penny Holzmann

Cash Workbook: A practical user’s guide for the preparation and implementation of Cash Projects

Guidelines on preparing for cash projects for field staff

Published in 2010, by Egon Rauch, Helmut Scheuer

Cash-based responses in emergencies

Review of cash based responses in a number of countries for managers and field workers

Published in 2007, by Paul Harvey

From Food Crisis to Fair Trade; Livelihood Analysis, Protection and Support in Emergencies

This report supplement aims to collate and analyse recent experiences of livelihoods programming in emergencies. The document provides guidance on livelihoods programming, includes practical examples from the field and summarises recent thinking. It provides an overview of what livelihoods programming is and examples of the range of interventions that are...

Published in 2006, by ENN, Oxfam

Guidelines for cash transfer programming

Chapters on assessment, decision making, planning activities and resources, targeting and registration, distribution and delivery and monitoring and evaluation. For managers and field workers

Published in 2010, by ICRC, IFRC

Learning from cash responses to the tsunami. Case studies

These case studies form part of a project to document learning around cash based responses to the Indian Ocean tsunami. For managers and field workers.

Published in 2006, by Lesley Adams, Retno Winahyu

Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards

Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) are a set of international guidelines and standards for the design, implementation and assessment of livestock interventions to assist people affected by humanitarian crisis. They are based on livelihood objectives that aim to provide rapid assistance to protect and rebuild the livestock assest of...

Published in 2009, by Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards Project

Markets and emergency needs assessments. Cairo workshop

Proceedings of workshop for managers and field staff

Published in 2006, by Alexis Hoskins

Seed vouchers in emergency programming: Lessons from Ethiopia and Mozambique. Background paper

Case studies and lessons learned for field staff and programme managers

Published in 2006, by Catherine Longley

SENAC Brief: Why pay attention to markets?

Emergency Needs Assessments and the Impact of Food Aid on Local Markets. Briefing paper explaining importance of market analysis for programme managers

Published in 2006, by SENAC - Strengthening Emergency Needs Assessment Capacity

Sustainable livelihoods guidance sheets

As a whole, this set of Guidance Sheets attempts to summarise and share emerging thinking on the sustainable livelihoods approach. It does not offer definitive answers and guidelines. Instead, it is intended to stimulate readers to reflect on the approach and make their own contributions to its further development.

Published in 1999, by UK Department for International Development