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Title:

Support for Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Analyses of Humanitarian Crises - 2021-2024

Agreement Number:

7432705 P010038001

Agreement Value:

$1,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 28, 2021 - Jun 30, 2024

Description:

June 2021 - This project aims to improve coordinated multi-sector needs assessments before, during, or after the humanitarian response to global humanitarian crises. This project is also known as the Assessment Capacities Project. With GAC’s support and other donors, this project provides evidence-based analysis for decision-making during humanitarian crises. Project activities include: (1) developing innovative needs assessment methodologies and tools 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. The Norwegian Refugee Council, a non-governmental organization, implements this project.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

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 specialized needs assessment and thematic analysis products; and (3) improved coordination of multi-sectoral 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:

064-2021-2022-Q2-020

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Norwegian Refugee Council

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

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.