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Briefing note

The Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Strengthening the response

08/10/2018

3 documents

4 pages long

Languages: English

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On 1 August 2018, the Ministry of Health in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared a new Ebola epidemic in Beni territory, North Kivu. It was the first time that Ebola had struck in an area of chronic insecurity and humanitarian crisis. A large-scale response to the outbreak, including health workers on the ground, volunteers […]

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Briefing paper

One Year On: Time to put women and girls at the heart of the Rohingya response

11/09/2018

1 documents

30 pages long

Languages: English

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Beginning on 25 August 2017, over 700,000 Rohingya refugees fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh seeking safety and lifesaving assistance. While safe from the violence they were subjected to in Myanmar, Rohingya women continue to face huge protection risks and challenges in Bangladesh. This briefing paper looks at how the humanitarian response, one year on, is […]

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Media briefing

Israel Tightens Gaza Blockade, Civilians Bear the Brunt

27/07/2018

1 documents

8 pages long

Languages: English

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In July 2018, the Government of Israel tightened restrictions on goods and materials entering and leaving Gaza, noting that the measures were in response to Hamas sending incendiary kites and balloons into Israel. All goods were banned from exiting and many vital materials banned from entering. These restrictions further tighten the blockade – in place […]

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Briefing note

Drought, Displacement and Livelihoods in Somalia/Somaliland: Time for gender-sensitive and protection-focused approaches

28/06/2018

2 documents

24 pages long

Languages: English

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Thousands of Somali families were displaced to urban centres by the 2017 drought. Research by a group of NGOs indicates that they do not intend to return home anytime soon. It also shows how precarious and limited are the livelihood opportunities for displaced people in Somalia; how far people’s options are affected by gender; and […]

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Guidelines and toolkits

WASH Market-Based Programming in Emergencies: Overview

01/06/2018

1 documents

2 pages long

Languages: English

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Working with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) markets in humanitarian emergencies requires an understanding of market systems, and the interactions between users and these systems. Aid responses can significantly affect local markets for WASH supplies and services ‘and aid that is not market-aware may cost more, put suppliers out of business, raise prices and undermine […]

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Guidelines and toolkits

Working with WASH Market Systems in Emergencies

01/06/2018

1 documents

4 pages long

Languages: English

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Working with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) markets requires an understanding of market systems and the interactions between users and these systems. An understanding of the demand for WASH commodities prior to and during emergencies is also important in the design and implementation of humanitarian WASH programmes. This briefing is part of the WASH and […]

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Guidelines and toolkits

Using Market Mapping and Analysis to Develop Market-Based Programmes

01/06/2018

1 documents

4 pages long

Languages: English

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Market mapping and analysis, both in pre-crisis contexts and during emergencies, is an important and integral step towards the development and implementation of market-based programmes. This briefing in the WASH and Markets in Crisis series focuses on a five-stage approach that forms the basis of engagement with key stakeholders for the design and implementation of […]

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Guidelines and toolkits

Organizational Requirements and Capacity Building for Market-Based Programming

01/06/2018

1 documents

4 pages long

Languages: English

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Market analysis and programming requires organizations to take on board new approaches and ways of working. This calls for new staff expertise and partnerships with organizations experienced in working with market systems. This briefing in the WASH and Markets in Crisis series identifies organizational considerations with respect to market-based programming, particularly human resources. It highlights […]

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Guidelines and toolkits

Monitoring and Evaluating Market-Based Programmes

01/06/2018

1 documents

4 pages long

Languages: English

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Monitoring and evaluation of market-based programmes is essential to assess the impact of humanitarian interventions on the lives of people affected by disaster or crises. It enables organizations to track progress, discover unplanned effects of programmes and adjust accordingly. This briefing in the WASH and Markets in Crisis series proposes a framework of indicators to […]

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Research report

A Clean and Decent Life Without WASH? The impacts and risks of reduced WASH funding for Syrian refugees in Bekaa, Lebanon

01/03/2018

1 documents

60 pages long

Languages: English

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Lebanon hosts approximately 1.5 million Syrians who have fled the war in their country since 2011. Funding for assistance for refugees and refugee-affected populations in Lebanon is declining sharply across all sectors. As of January 2018, only 9% of the year’s WASH sector appeal had been secured. Unless more funding is secured there will be […]

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