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3.1 CBI Situation Analysis

When the use of Cash Based Intervention is considered, the situation analysis should comprise:

  • A mapping of the existing social protection schemes. Using existing social protection programmes could allow a quicker, more efficient, better coordinated and therefore more effective intervention. The mapping should include:
    • a review of targeting mechanisms already in place;
    • caseload and geographical location of the beneficiaries;
    • payment systems;
    • complaint mechanisms;
    • administrative structures;
    • existing evaluations.

CARE could then decide how much it could build on the existing social protection programmes for its future emergency response.

  • Other agencies’ CBI responses. With CBI, coordination takes on a new level of importance. It helps streamline approaches and prevents overlap in coverage. It is especially critical to ensure the combined impact on local markets of the different responses is monitored.
  • Review of government policy and rules on the use of CBI. When deciding on the use of CBI the following considerations should be taken into account with regards to the government stance:
    • Under local law, does cash based intervention by non-Government actors require any license or pre-approval from the Government?
    • If so, what are they and what is the process for obtaining this authorization/pre-approval?
  • Cash Feasibility and Risk Assessment. The use of CBI is not necessarily more risky than in‐kind but the risks and perception of them can be different. The Feasibility and Risk Assessment (FRA) will support the decision on CBI appropriateness. It is designed around five risks, commonly associated with CBI and in‐kind delivery:
    • Risk to the safety and security of implementing partners and beneficiaries;
    • Risk of fraud and diversion;
    • Risk of leakage of confidential information;
    • Risk related to market systems and their disruption;
    • Risk of misinformation or political capture.