Support for Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Assessment Capacities - 2019-2021

This project also known as the Assessment Capacities Project (ACAPS) aims to improve coordinated multi-sector needs assessments before during or after the humanitarian response to global humanitarian crises. With the support of GAC and other donors the project provides evidence-based analysis for decision-making during humanitarian crises. Project activities include: (1) developing innovative needs assessment methodologies and tools in order to provide faster more precise and cost effective assessments of humanitarian crises; and (2) training organizations and experts to build a roster of trained deployable assessment experts. This project is being implemented by a consortium of two international non-governmental organizations: Save the Children and the Norwegian Refugee Council.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved gender-responsive humanitarian action by providing strong evidence; (2) strengthened global network of assessment specialists by providing specialised needs assessment and thematic analysis products; and (3) improved coordination of multi-sector assessments in crises and continuous operational learning. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.