2019
Publisher: 
Germany - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Oxford Policy Management, OPM
Language:
English

Webinar Presentation: Building on government systems for shock preparedness and response: the role of social assistance data and information systems

Slide presentation of the webinar held on 7 February 2019. Within the growing literature on ‘shock responsive social protection’, the potential role played by social assistance data and information systems (e.g. social registries and beyond) is often discussed. On one hand, building on existing data, information systems and related capacities has the potential to enable better planning and preparedness for shocks, enable a more timely response, reduce the duplication of efforts for response (enhancing cost-effectiveness), and ensure learning from the response enhances future planning and sustainability. On the other, the extent to which these benefits can truly be reaped depends on a wide variety of factors that need careful understanding – and explicit addressing. This webinar examined the global literature on this topic, proposing a framework for countries to use when assessing their system, alongside practical recommendations and country insights (including a Guest Session from Malawi). The webinar has also launched the DFAT report on the topic.

 

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