IRMA undertook an in-depth examination of all pertinent policies across the West Africa region as a critical foundation for the Africa Resilience Initiative (ARI) that the Dutch Red Cross will implement with funding from the European Union. The results were presented in both a traditional report format and with audiovisuals to enable broad sharing and discussion with the initiatives many stakeholders.
Looking ahead in the midst of a crisis: The role of Anticipatory Action in a protracted drought
Anticipatory action (AA) is a set of normally pre-financed tools designed to act on early warning and mitigate crises before they escalate, protecting lives and livelihoods. While highly effective for rapid-onset disasters like floods and hurricanes, AA has struggled to
