This document discusses the strategic framework for making community-based early warning systems socio-economically viable. It describes Cordaid's work implementing CBEWS in 14 hazard-prone regions. A CBEWS involves risk knowledge, monitoring and warnings, dissemination, and response capability. The document outlines drivers, barriers, and the objective to develop a strategic framework to address barriers. It provides details of a cross-border CBEWS project in India and Nepal and components of the CBEWS including monitoring, warnings, and communication. The document concludes with recommendations to strengthen the strategic framework.