Disasters Emergency Committee - East Africa Response Review: Somalia

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) commissioned a review of response by its members to the East Africa crisis since the appeal’s launch on 15 March 2017. The purpose of this review was to provide an overview of the DEC members’ response so far, and to draw initial lessons and identify priority areas for Phase 2 that will commence from October 2017. The review covered Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan where funds raised by the appeal were being spent. Of the thirteen members, nine have utilised DEC funds in their response in Somalia. This report covers the Somalia country study, data collection for which was carried out during June-July.

The review utilised a mixed-method approach using quantitative and qualitative data gathered from a carefully selected range of sources. The following criteria were used to assess overall performance: Relevance and appropriateness, Coverage, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Connectedness and coherence.