WASH Market Based Programming in Emergencies

Aim
This training is designed to make WASH ERU delegates understand the basic principles of Market based programming (MBP) and CVA (Cash & Voucher Assistance) and reflect on possible applications within their sphere of influence.

Objective
By the end of the course, participants will be able to

• demonstrate technical knowledge and be able to communicate demand-side (e.g. cash and voucher assistance) or supply-side (e.g. local procurement) interventions for market sensitive WASH programming
• demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in market assessment and mapping for WASH interventions, including engagement with the private sector. Have a basic understanding of the key concepts in the 2021 Global Wash Cluster Market Based Programming in WASH: Technical Guidance for Practitioner

General information

CVA and MBP are becoming the new paradigm for humanitarian aid. While other sectors are more advanced in this regard, the WASH sector is increasingly embracing this trend.

MBP in humanitarian settings, such as cash distributions, can provide support that is more tailored to individual needs. It shifts the focus from in-kind assistance to technical assistance, community engagement and supporting local economies to recover, rather than disrupting local markets with imports.

Requirements

• Completed national WASH Basic Training
• Nomination by your branch or National RC Society
• IFRC ERU MSM20 or M40 international training recommended
• Completed the minimum trainings required for IFRC Rapid Response personnel
• English (at least B2 level)

Pre-learning

• Cash and Voucher Assistance - The Fundamentals – 2-3 hours
• Introduction to Market Analysis 2-3 hours
• Market Assessments: Rapid Assessment for Markets (RAM) 1 hour
• WASH MBP Guidance_V6_FINAL_2.pdf (washcluster.net) (up to page 61) 2 hours