Grants and Contributions:

Title:

P006603001: Rohingya Refugee Crisis - Support for Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Assessment Capacities P006603002: Support for Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Assessment Capacities - 2019-2021

Agreement Number:

7401745 P006603001 P006603002

Agreement Value:

$1,317,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 11, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

P006603001: This project also know as the Assessment Capacities Project (ACAPS) aims to improve coordinated multi-sector needs assessments before, during, or after the humanitarian response to the Rohingya refugee and other global humanitarian crises. With the support of GAC and other donors, the project provides evidence-based analysis for decision-making during humanitarian crises. Project activities include: (1) developing innovative needs assessment methodologies and tools in order to provide faster, more precise and cost effective assessments of humanitarian crises; and (2) training organizations and experts to build a roster of trained deployable assessment experts. This project is being implemented by a consortium of two international non-governmental organizations: Save the Children and the Norwegian Refugee Council. P006603002: This project, also known as the Assessment Capacities Project (ACAPS), aims to improve coordinated multi-sector needs assessments before, during, or after the humanitarian response to global humanitarian crises. With the support of GAC and other donors, the project provides evidence-based analysis for decision-making during humanitarian crises. Project activities include: (1) developing innovative needs assessment methodologies and tools in order to provide faster, more precise and cost effective assessments of humanitarian crises; and (2) training organizations and experts to build a roster of trained deployable assessment experts. This project is being implemented by a consortium of two international non-governmental organizations: Save the Children and the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

P006603001: The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved gender-responsive humanitarian action in the Rohingya crisis, by providing strong evidence to help plan and deliver the Rohingya refugee response; (2) strengthened global network of assessment specialists by providing specialised needs assessment and thematic analysis products; and (3) improved coordination of multi-sector assessments in crises, through the recruitment of a Gender Analyst at the ACAPS Analysis Hub in Cox’s Bazar and continuous operational learning.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.

P006603002: The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved gender-responsive humanitarian action by providing strong evidence; (2) strengthened global network of assessment specialists by providing specialised needs assessment and thematic analysis products; and (3) improved coordination of multi-sector assessments in crises and continuous operational learning.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.

Location:

Oslo, NO

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q4-00080

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Norwegian Refugee Council

Program:

P006603001 & P006603002: International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

P006603001 & P006603002: The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.