External Evaluation of CaLP’s GFFO-funded Programme 2016-18 and Baseline for 2018-20
Since its establishment in 2005, CaLP has been at the forefront of promoting and improving cash transfer programming (CTP) across the humanitarian sector. CaLP helps humanitarian agencies deliver on their major commitments to improve cash transfer programming, which are consolidated in the Global Framework for Action. The work of CaLP’s secretariat is summarised in four […]
Reducing environmental emergency risks from informal gold processing in Quibdó (Chocó), Colombia
APELL (Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at the Local Level) is a process designed by UN Environment to identify and raise awareness of risks and dangers, to initiate measures to reduce risks and prevent and mitigate accidents and to establish a coordinated preparation between the local industry, the authorities and the population. The Environmental Research […]
Strategic Review for Plan International’s DRM work
Plan International commissioned IRMA to conduct a Strategic Review to appraise their DRM achievements and to contribute to defining the future focus and approach for Plan International as a gender transformative DRM actor. The Review process involved 108 interviews with internal and external informants, an e-survey in which 599 staff members participated, visits to three […]
Update of UNHCR’s Preparedness Package for Refugee Emergencies
UNHCR’s Emergency Preparedness Unit (DESS) conctrated IRMA to update the Preparedness Package for Refugee Emergencies (PPRE-2), (i) applying recent lessons learned in the organization ; (ii) integrating more effectively UNHCR’s commitments on such core issues as the centrality of protection, quality programming, cross-cutting issues, alternatives to camps, cash and local level preparedness and (iii) improving […]
Integrated Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Capacity Building training in Malawi for Counterpart International
IRMA designed and facilitated a 3-day intensive training workshop, entitled Integrated Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Capacity Building, for Counterpart International (CPI) in Mangochi, Malawi from 22-24 February, 2017. It was attended by 47 senior leaders of 24 CSOs participating in the STEPS program. Objectives were to equip local STEPS partners with skills to integrate […]
Research for ELRHA’s Global Prioritisation Exercise for Research and Innovation
Under the GEG/IRMA Consoritum, Lezlie designed and led the research leading to ELRHA’s ‘Global Prioritisation Exercise for Research and Innovation’ (Stage 1: 1—08/2017). In the compendium of research and innovation linked to humanitarian action, 694 outputs were catalogued representing the investment of 825 organisations funded by 219 donors. A primary dataset was developed through a rigorous […]
Development of the Community Climate Change Adaptation Assessment (C3A2) for PREPARED Project
Lezlie was commissioned by PREPARED Project (Tetratech/USAID) to help the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (and East African Community) design the Community Climate Change Adaptation Assessment (C3A2). This toolkit intends to help researchers and practitioners capture the voices of communities in areas considered climate-affected. It features eight instruments to guide data collection in a community over […]
Analysis of the Climate Policy Environment for the Africa Resilience Initiative
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 […]
Evaluation toolkit for NRC’s programmes in access-constrained settings
IRMA produced a tool and guidelines adapted to real-time evaluation in access-constrained settings. The process and outputs built on recent research on remote monitoring and evaluation, and contribute to innovative approaches to humanitarian challenges.
Development of Guide to Facilitating Community-led Disaster Risk Management
IRMA produced a new guide on how to facilitate community-led DRM for Catholic Relief Services, Caritas Australia and CAFOD. The project involved capturing the lessons learned by experienced DRM field staff, as well as combining traditional tools with new thinking in the humanitarian and development sectors, to ensure that the guidance promotes a community-led, inclusive, […]
