Communicating with Communities: Analyzing the role of information and the flow of communication with affected populations to address protection outcomes

The objective of the “Communicating with Communities” webinar and discussion forum was to capture good practice demonstrating how the flow of information to and from affected people can support protection outcomes. The webinar and discussion forum included practical examples as well as a discussion of differences in approaches, challenges faced, lessons learned, and proven methodologies from recent humanitarian responses. From this we hope to articulate important results-oriented components throughout the humanitarian program cycle.

The InterAction Results-Based Protection Program hosts an online platform (http://protection.interaction.org) that serves as a point of reference and site for discussion on results- based approaches to protection. As part of the online platform, discussion forums are used as a space to solicit the contributions of key stakeholders, including practitioners and specialized experts, to develop the key elements of results-based protection. Following the conclusion of each discussion, InterAction and the Learning and Steering Group will evaluate and analyze the conversation to incorporate learning into the Program and determine elements for further exploration.