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Cash-transfer programming in emergencies (pdf 2.6mb)

This manual is intended to support the implementation of cash transfer programmes in emergencies. It is based on the experience of Oxfam over five years (2000-2005) in a variety of disaster contexts.

The guide discusses the following topics:
- The theoretical basis for cash transfers along with some of their advantages
- Types of information needed to determine when a cash intervention is appropriate
- Criteria for determining the most appropriate response: cash grants, vouchers, or a cash-for-work programme
- Information on how to implement cash grants to meet the basic needs of the poorest
- Implementation of cash-for-work programmes
- Implementation of voucher schemes, particularly via fairs and shops

It concludes with reflections on the role of cash interventions in linking emergencies with longer-term programming and the main challenges faced by humanitarian and development organisations in the coming years.

The appendices provide examples of documents such as monitoring forms and a logical framework.

 

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