The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has published Guidelines for Cash Transfer Programming.

There is a growing body of evidence that cash-based programming can be a very appropriate and effective form of response, alone or in combination with other in-kind programmes. Building on the broad range of cash experiences within the Movement and in the humanitarian sector, these guidelines help programme managers identify those situations where cash is appropriate, and provide practical, step-by-step support to the design and implementation of cash programmes. The guidelines are meant for field practitioners who are considering cash as a possible response for relief or recovery programmes.

The first section follows the programme cycle with detailed information on whether, when and how to design and implement cash-transfer programmes. The second section gives step-by-step guidance on particular forms of cash transfers. The last section provides some practical tools that can be used in any cash transfer programme, such as market assessment, community-based targeting, or how to assess financial institutions.

Author: International Federation and ICRC
Number of pages: 127
Publication date: 2007
Publisher: International Federation and ICRC
Languages: English
Order number: 109000 08/2007 E 2,000