Factors affecting the usefulness of existing social protection databases in disaster preparedness and response

This brief draws on examples from case studies on Lesotho, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan and the Philippines

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
26 February 2018
Country:
Lesotho, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan and Philippines
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
First published:
17 December 2017
Authors:
Barca, V and O'Brien, C

Abstract

This policy brief specifically focuses on the characteristics of existing social protection databases that enhance or limit their potential use in emergencies. It draws on examples from across 5 of the project鈥檚 case studies: Lesotho, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan and the Philippines.

This is an output from the Shock Responsive Social Protection Systems Research Programme.

Citation

Barca, V. and O鈥橞rien C. (2017) 鈥楩actors affecting the usefulness of existing social protection databases in disaster preparedness and response. Policy Brief鈥�. Oxford Policy Management, Oxford, UK.

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