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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?
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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 [email protected]@[email protected]
