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:
Department for International Development
Published
17 December 2017
Country:
Lesotho, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan, Philippines
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Authors:
Barca, V, 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’s 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’Brien C. (2017) ‘Factors affecting the usefulness of existing social protection databases in disaster preparedness and response. Policy Brief’. Oxford Policy Management, Oxford, UK.

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

Published 17 December 2017
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