Shock-Responsive Social Protection Systems Research: Case study—Mozambique

How can social protection systems be used in disasters, as a complement to, or substitute for, humanitarian assistance? Oxford Policy Management led a research project investigating this question, looking at the role of social protection in both mitigating the impact of large-scale shocks and supporting households after a crisis hits. We identify factors that can help and hinder effective disaster response, and consider how social protection actors can best work together with others working in humanitarian assistance and disaster risk management (DRM). This report presents extensive findings from our Case Study in Mozambique, including policy and operational recommendations.

For more information on the project and the other case studies, visit our website: http://www.opml.co.uk/projects/shock-responsive-social-protection-systems. The research is funded by UK Aid from the UK Government, as part of the UK Department for International Development's (DFID's) Humanitarian Innovation and Evidence Programme (HIEP). HIEP is an initiative to improve the quality, quantity and use of evidence in humanitarian programming.