Acting Before a Flood to Protect the Most Vulnerable_An Independent Review of WFPs Anticipatory Cash Transfers in Bangladesh

On July 2020, WFP Bangladesh delivered anticipatory cash transfers as early as 4 days before severe flood impact, which was 100 days earlier compared to WFP’s flood response in 2019. The study concludes that anticipatory action in predictable crises is essential to avoid irreversible welfare costs.