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- 2. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Cash Transfer Programming Introduction to CTP CTP trends amongst actors and donors Response option analysis
- 3. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Contents What is CTP? Why some National Societies choose CTP Approaches to CTP Transfer modalities Mapping Red Cross Red Crescent CTP
- 4. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit What is CTP? CTP is the provision of assistance through cash or vouchers rather than providing food or materials. It is not a programme objective itself; it is a means of implementing one.
- 5. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Why some NS choose CTP Humanitarian reasons Empowerment and dignity Choice and flexibility Power transfer Links response to recovery Effective across sectors and in situations with varied needs Pragmatic reasons Cost efficient Multiplier effects Support to local trade linked to economic recovery Fewer costs for recipients
- 6. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Approaches to CTP CTP can be: Conditional or unconditional Targeted at a wide range of sectors One-off or repeated payments Blanket provision or targeted to specific groups Implemented alone or in partnership with government agencies Cash grants or vouchers
- 7. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Transfer modalities cash – in the hand cash cheque transfer to bank account remittance agents Cash resources can be transferred by: post office vouchers prepaid cards mobile phones
- 8. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Cash Transfer Programming Trends in CTP
- 9. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Contents: Early examples of CTP General trends in CTP Agency trends in CTP Donor trends in CTP Research and publications
- 10. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Early examples of CTP Franco-Prussian war, 1870 to 1871 Cash for work(CFW) as a famine safety net response in India, late 19th century Galveston floods, Texas, 1900 Cash-based famine response India, 1948 Large CFW projects in India, 1970s Large CFW projects in Botswana, 1980s
- 11. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit General trends in CTP Focus on food and livelihoods sectors – starting to see this expand, especially in shelter Focus on recovery and early recovery – although some use of unconditional cash in emergencies, rarely at scale Work is under way on scaling up more quickly, on preparation and contingency planning, and on market assessment
- 12. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Agency trends in CTP Creation of CaLP WFP to meet food needs UNHCR repatriation support Trends in IFRC
- 13. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Donor trends in CTP (1) DG ECHO Has a CTP policy Works as an advocate amongst peers Actively tracks CTP expenditure: trend is increasing over time DFID HRR raised the possibility of a ‘cash first’ approach DFID promotes more routine use of innovative approaches including CTPs
- 14. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Donor trends in CTP (2) USAID No restriction on use of OFDA funds for CTPs OFDA reporting a rapid expansion in the use of CTPs, approximately doubling over the last couple of years. Generally No donor actively constraining the use of CTPs No donor reported internal policy constraints
- 15. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Cash Transfer Programming Response option analysis How to determine which programmatic approach is the most appropriate
- 16. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Response option analysis Contents: What is it, and where does it fit? ‘Blue sky’ thinking Setting criteria Scoring response options Making recommendations Summary
- 17. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit What is it, and where does it fit?
- 18. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit ‘Blue Sky’ thinking Include all potential responses to identified needs Don’t discard anything at this stage
- 19. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Criteria for scoring - examples Priorities and capacity of the host National Society Priorities and capacity of the affected population Timeliness and seasonality Probable impact, cost effectiveness Potential for sustainability, links with recovery Resources available
- 20. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Scoring response options Score each option against each criterion Not all factors have the same importance – add a weighting Compare options to identify and justify most appropriate approaches
- 21. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Documentation Response option analysis provides a justification for the selected approach Allows objective comparison between possibilities Increases programme quality Very useful for communication
- 22. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Summary
- 23. Cash Transfer Programming International Red Crossand Red Crescent Movement I Cash in Emergencies Toolkit Cash Transfer Programming CTP Information and awareness Thank you for your time!