Cash & Voucher Assistance Within Social Protection Preparedness in Central America, Mexico, and The Dominican Republic

This report:

• explores how humanitarian CVA adds value to and strengthens Social Protection programs while contributing to disaster preparedness in Mexico, Central America, and the Dominican Republic
• draws out real examples of best practice through two case studies from Honduras and the Dominican Republic
• maps humanitarian CVA and how it is linked to and used in Social Protection preparedness planning
• diagnoses CVA and Social Protection gaps in LAC’s preparedness landscape, highlights barriers, enablers, challenges, and opportunities for linking humanitarian CVA to Social Protection through a preparedness lens
• offers actionable advice and examples to practitioners seeking to offer more efficient social assistance systems, and better preparedness for vulnerable communities