ECB+ACAPS CNA interactive, Feb 2012

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Encouraging a more coordinated approach to needs assessments through the JNA

Alex, Wahed & Sandie

29 February, 2012

www.ecbproject.org

OBJECTIVES •Identify value of coordinated assessment approach•Outline rationale for the global ideas on advancing coordinated assessments•Qualitative and quantitative aspects of assessment•Overview of ECB/NGO CNA lessons learned•Introduction to Assessment Working Group initiative•Sources of more information

SCENARIO

• Cyclone and tidal surge hit SW Bangladesh yesterday

•Reports of substantial damage and major flooding

•Some reports of fatalities

•At least 3 districts (pop. 6,543,210 people) hit

Encouraging a more coordinated approach to needs assessments through the JNA

Alex, Wahed & Sandie

29 February, 2012

www.ecbproject.org

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The problem

Poorly Informed Decision Making

Pressure on Donors to allocate funds

Pressure on humanitarian actors to respond

Lack of timely, credible Information

Better Assessments = Better Aid

What are the DECISIONS that need to be made NOW?

Online research Phone someone in the field

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The Bangladesh JNA is an example of learning by doing

“The Bangladesh report is really super. Look at how far we've come in a year from the Pakistan flood report! Summary good, graphics clear,methods not hard to understand, you have it all. Kudos.”

Richard GarfieldProfessor, Columbia University

REFLECTIONS

• What are the benefits of a coordinated approach?

• What are the limitations?

•What is needed to make it work?

•What should we consider as we move this forward?

•Any Questions?

MORE INFORMATION...

www.ecbproject.orgwww.acaps.org

Assessment Working Groupswe@acaps.orgDha.hom@solidarites-bangladesh.orgAlex@bd.care.org

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