Cost-Efficiency Analysis Case Study: Nigeria (NRCS)
Resource details
Resource type: Case study
Organisation: Cash Hub, Nigerian Red Cross
Region: Africa
Category: Cash and Markets
Tags: cash assistance, Cost Efficiency
Publication year: 2026
Language: English
Description
A cost-efficiency analysis case study for the Nigerian Red Cross (NRCS), showing how humanitarian funds are used across cash and MPCA responses. It reports a 66% transfer ratio and compares performance with global benchmarks, indicating broadly similar efficiency but weaker MPCA results. The document highlights challenges such as limited FSP competition, digitization gaps, and branch capacity, with recommendations to improve systems, diversify providers, and strengthen efficiency.
