This episode explores the journey of an organization that has embraced cash assistance as a core approach from its inception. It discusses the benefits and challenges associated with starting with a cash-centric mindset and examines the role of evidence, partnerships, and addressing fraud in scaling up CVA programmes. This episode features insights from:  ·  Lydiah Wangechi: Regional Director at GiveDirectly ·   Sindhy Obias: Executive Director of the Assistance and Cooperation for Community Resilience and Development (ACCORD)   Key themes explored in this episode:   ..read more

This episode examines perceptions and realities surrounding risk in cash and voucher assistance (CVA). It addresses concerns that cash programming is riskier than other forms of aid, explores ways to manage risk effectively, and highlights the importance of local risk management strategies. This episode features insights from:  ·  Irfan Khan: Director of Humanitarian and International Partnerships at Muslim Hands ·  Oliver May: Consultant on risk in the humanitarian and development sector ·  Sindhy Obias: Executive Director of the Assistance and Cooperation for Community Re ..read more

In this episode we examine the relationship between funding, change, and the expansion of CVA in the humanitarian sector. Guests discuss the role of funding at different stages, from the very beginning through to scale-up. This episode features insights from: ·  Irfan Khan: Director of Humanitarian and International Partnerships at Muslim Hands ·  Dr. Kathryn Taetzsch: World Vision International's Senior Director, Global Humanitarian and Development Capacity and Capabilities ·  Oliver May: Consultant on risk in the humanitarian and development sector ·  Sindhy Obias: Execu ..read more

Turning an idea into reality first requires a clear vision and commitment. In this episode, our guests discuss the process of translating this vision into concrete actions, and ultimately, scaling up the use of cash within an organization. Three key themes emerge: policies, processes, and partnerships. This episode features insights from:  ·  Anna Kondakhchyan: Head of Cash and Markets at NORCAP/Norwegian Refugee Council ·  Dr. Kathryn Taetzsch: World Vision International's Senior Director, Global Humanitarian and Development Capacity and Capabilities ·  Sindhy Obias: Exec ..read more

In this episode, we explore the initial steps towards making change happen. Is there a moment of sudden realisation? Does it take a bold commitment from leadership? Or is it driven by other factors? Once change is initiated, what happens next and how do you keep the momentum going? This episode features insights from:  Anna Kondakhchyan: Head of Cash and Markets at NORCAP/Norwegian Refugee Council Dr. Kathryn Taetzsch: World Vision International’s Senior Director, Global Humanitarian and Development Capacity and Capabilities Oliver May: Consultant on risk in the humanitarian and develop ..read more

This episode explores the journey of an organization that has embraced cash assistance as a core approach from its inception. It discusses the benefits and challenges associated with starting with a cash-centric mindset and examines the role of evidence, partnerships, and addressing fraud in scaling up CVA programmes. This episode features insights from:  ·  Lydiah Wangechi: Regional Director at GiveDirectly ·   Sindhy Obias: Executive Director of the Assistance and Cooperation for Community Resilience and Development (ACCORD)   Key themes explored in this episode:   ..read more

This episode examines perceptions and realities surrounding risk in cash and voucher assistance (CVA). It addresses concerns that cash programming is riskier than other forms of aid, explores ways to manage risk effectively, and highlights the importance of local risk management strategies. This episode features insights from:  ·  Irfan Khan: Director of Humanitarian and International Partnerships at Muslim Hands ·  Oliver May: Consultant on risk in the humanitarian and development sector ·  Sindhy Obias: Executive Director of the Assistance and Cooperation for Community Re ..read more

In this episode we examine the relationship between funding, change, and the expansion of CVA in the humanitarian sector. Guests discuss the role of funding at different stages, from the very beginning through to scale-up. This episode features insights from: ·  Irfan Khan: Director of Humanitarian and International Partnerships at Muslim Hands ·  Dr. Kathryn Taetzsch: World Vision International's Senior Director, Global Humanitarian and Development Capacity and Capabilities ·  Oliver May: Consultant on risk in the humanitarian and development sector ·  Sindhy Obias: Execu ..read more

Turning an idea into reality first requires a clear vision and commitment. In this episode, our guests discuss the process of translating this vision into concrete actions, and ultimately, scaling up the use of cash within an organization. Three key themes emerge: policies, processes, and partnerships. This episode features insights from:  ·  Anna Kondakhchyan: Head of Cash and Markets at NORCAP/Norwegian Refugee Council ·  Dr. Kathryn Taetzsch: World Vision International's Senior Director, Global Humanitarian and Development Capacity and Capabilities ·  Sindhy Obias: Exec ..read more

In this episode, we explore the initial steps towards making change happen. Is there a moment of sudden realisation? Does it take a bold commitment from leadership? Or is it driven by other factors? Once change is initiated, what happens next and how do you keep the momentum going? This episode features insights from:  Anna Kondakhchyan: Head of Cash and Markets at NORCAP/Norwegian Refugee Council Dr. Kathryn Taetzsch: World Vision International’s Senior Director, Global Humanitarian and Development Capacity and Capabilities Oliver May: Consultant on risk in the humanitarian and develop ..read more