February 7, 2019
Research›Case Studies
Gender Protection Analysis in the CRS Central Sulawesi Response
This study analyzes the gender dynamics and protection risks that differently influenced men and women in CRS' emergency response to the tsunami-earthquake in Central Sulawesi,...More
June 27, 2018
Research›Case Studies
The Vendor Effect: Hurricane Matthew Response in Haiti
This study explores the appropriateness and effectiveness of the cash-based initiatives used by CRS in its response to Hurricane Mathew in Haiti in 2016. Specifically, it looks at...More
February 5, 2018
Research›Evaluations/Assessments
Delivery Mechanism Mapping for Cash-Based Interventions (CBI) in Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh
As of December 2017, more than 867,480 Rohingya were estimated to have taken shelter in Bangladesh after fleeing violence and persecution in Myanmar. From August to December 2017...More
January 12, 2018
Tools for Field Staff›Learning Briefs
E-vouchers in Conflict Situations
This case study presents a detailed description of the utilization of electronic vouchers (or e-vouchers) for the delivery of emergency relief. In these pages, we hope to provide...More
March 1, 2016
Research›Case Studies
Using Cash for Shelter
Cash continues to gain prevalence as a modality for humanitarian agencies to help people meet multiple and diverse needs in the wake of a crisis. It provides people with the...More
November 11, 2015
Research›Case Studies
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Cash-Based Food Assistance Projects
Despite recent and expanding literature on cost effectiveness and value for money, there is little by way of guidance for the implementation of cost-effectiveness analysis in...More
June 16, 2015
Research›Case Studies
Expect the Unexpected
This case study reviews CRS’ food voucher program in urban Somalia over two years, which brought benefits to markets and communities beyond its intended scope. The study is...More
June 13, 2012
Tools for Field Staff›Best Practices
Maximizing the Value of Cash for Work
This report describes the 20 best practices distilled from a recent Real Time Evaluation of EARLI, a cash for work program implemented by CRS in Niger. EARLI is a USAID/OFDA-...More
