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

Author(s)
Chapman, M., Martinez, R., Hedley, D., Nagel, M. Jodar, J., McDowall, J. L. and Radice, H. W.
Publication language
English
Pages
68pp
Date published
03 May 2022
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Cash-based transfers (CBT), Social protection
Countries
Mexico, Dominican Republic
Organisations
CaLP

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