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Needs assessment & coordination
IASC Initial Rapid Assessment Tool
The Initial Rapid Assessment Tool is a multi-sector rapid assessment form which can be used in the field to assess damage, needs and priorities in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, and to help with planning the initial humanitarian response. (Inter-Agency Standing Committee Health, Nutrition and WASH Clusters: June 2009) More info >>
Emergency response Supply Chain assessment
This study looks at the experience of supply chain activities from recent emergencies in 16 countries in the Asia Pacific region. (ACFID: August 2007) More info >>
Coordination of international humanitarian assistance in tsunami-affected countries
This report focuses on the impact of assessment on the reponse of international agencies and institutional donors from the tsunami which struck the Indian ocean region in Dec 2004. (Tsunami Evaluation Coalition: July 2006) More info >>
The role of needs assessment in the tsunami response
This report focuses on the impact of assessment on the reponse of international agencies and institutional donors from the tsunami which struck the Indian ocean region in Dec 2004. (Tsunami Evaluation Coalition: July 2006) More info >>
Links between relief, rehabilitation and development in the tsunami response
This report summarises and discusses experiences from the linkages in the tsunami disaster response between immediate relief operations and subsequent efforts in reconstruction and development. (Tsunami Evaluation Coalition: July 2006) More info >>
First needs assessment reporting template
When an emergency unfolds, collecting information on the needs of the affected population is a crucial step for quickly orienting the response and mobilizing the resources. (World Health Organization: 2005) More info >>
UN-HABITAT: Vulnerability assessment tools
UN-HABITAT has collected and organised an inventory of risk analysis and vulnerability assessment tools that can be easily accessed through the internet. (UN-HABITAT: 2005) More info >>