Cash and markets

Markets are analysed as part of cash feasibility, a step related to the broader analysis of the different response options, needed to inform which type of assistance should be provided to meet the needs of those affected by crisis (cash, vouchers, goods, services or a combination of these).  Market analysis will also ensure we follow the principle of do no harm in our responses.  Shipping food and non-food items from abroad can severely disrupt the local market and put traders out of business so where goods are available on the local market with sufficient quality and quantity, CVA can allow people to purchase these directly and without delay.  

Cash and Markets

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A thorough understanding of market actors and dynamics is also essential to the monitoring and evaluation phase of any activities implemented, be them in kind or through CVA. 
Learn more about Cash and Markets  below and/or attending a practical “Market Assessment and Analysis Training” (MAAT), to build the skills of all staff and volunteers involved in Market Analysis.

1 June 2020

Market Place Setup Guide

Type:

Tool

Organization:

Cash Helpdesk, Cash Hub

This tool offers guidance for National Socieities on advocating for COVID-19 sensitive strategies to support markets to recover and function.

  • Markets

2 November 2019

Pre-crisis Market Assessment in Siraha district

Type:

Tool

Organization:

Nepal Red Cross Society

This market assessment was conducted in two areas of the Siraha district which are both periodically affected by floods due to overflow of the Kamala River.

  • Markets

19 October 2019

Livelihoods assessment and shoats’ markets analysis Modogashe (Garissa) and Sericho (Isiolo)

Type:

Tool

Organization:

British Red Cross, Kenya Red Cross

This assessment of feasible livelihoods interventions for Modogashe and Sericho are part of the Ending chronic hunger project, and includes a market analysis of the selected value chain.

  • Livelihoods
  • Markets

1 June 2019

Market Assessment and Analysis Principles

Type:

Tool

Organization:

RCRCM

This document builds on the general premise that Logistics should support market analysis, offering a more detailed overview of how programme and logistics collaborate, and sharing information on who does…

  • Markets

In partnership with:

British Red Cross