Cost-Efficiency Analysis Case Study: Colombia (CRC)
Resource details
Resource type: Case study
Organisation: Cash Hub, Cruz Roja Colombiana
Region: Americas
Category: Cash and Markets
Tags: cash assistance, Cost Efficiency
Publication year: 2026
Language: English
Description
A cost-efficiency analysis case study for the Colombian Red Cross (CRC), showing how humanitarian funds are allocated and delivered across response activities. It reports a 65% transfer ratio, compares in-kind and MPCA performance against global benchmarks, and highlights strengths in in-kind delivery. The document also presents operational challenges, key insights, and recommendations to improve efficiency, particularly in scaling cash assistance.