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Cash & Voucher, Early Action

How a simulation of early actions proved vital in the face of unseasonal floods in Nepal

In September 2021, the Nepal Red Cross Society organized a simulation exercise to test early actions for floods. This blog explains how these early actions helped to save lives and minimize the …

Dialogue Platform

Reflections on the 9th Global Dialogue Platform

Over three days in December 2021, the anticipatory action community came together with those from other sectors for the 9th Global Dialogue Platform. Here, some participants share their reflections …

Early Action, Early Warning System

Project launch: Application of disaster-loss data to support early warning and early action in Africa

On 8 December 2021, at the 9th Global Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Humanitarian Action, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), 510 – An Initiative of the Netherlands Red …

Evidence, M&E

New comprehensive guidance for monitoring and evaluating anticipatory action

A publication from the World Food Programme, in collaboration with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, consolidates advice and tools for generating evidence on forecast-based action. Read …

Conflict

Is anticipatory action in conflict situations compatible with humanitarian principles

This blog summarises research insights on normative challenges for providing humanitarian assistance based on forecasts of armed conflict. It is based on his MA thesis, which adds to the debate on …

Conflict, Dialogue Platform

How can we expand anticipatory action in conflict settings Highlights from the Dialogue Platforms

A priority in the Anticipation Hub’s strategy for 2021-24 is to stimulate learning and exchange between practitioners, scientists and policymakers. Such collaboration between partners working across …

Disaster Risk Financing

Better together Working across sectors to link anticipatory action and risk financing

Cash & Voucher, Evidence

Does cash assistance make a difference before floods Evidence from Bangladesh

A quantitative study on anticipatory actions taken in 2020 confirms several positive effects, but also shows some unexpected results. Read more.