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Reviewing the journey of Self-reliance in the Uganda Refugee Response

The Self-reliance brief captures the state of affairs of self-reliance policy and programming in Uganda’s refugee response. It analyses evolving trends, highlights questions and concerns, and reflects on ways forward. Ultimately, the goal is to inform and guide key actors (i.e. the government, refugee actors and their partners, donors) in their efforts to formulate, support, […]

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Localising Research, Learning and Accountability to Affected Populations in Uganda’s Refugee Response

The Localisation Assessment Report explores how actors currently generate, share, and use evidence and how they engage affected populations to inform decision-making in the Uganda’s refugee response. It analyses local views and practices in the response in relation to research, learning and AAP. It begins with a desk review of localisation in humanitarian evidence generation,

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Living with Climate-related hazards in Nyumanzi settlement (Adjumani, Uganda)

This in-depth assessment, drawing primarily on data collected in 2024, examines climate change response strategies in the refugee and host communities of Nyumanzi settlement (Adjumani District). It aims to provide detailed data on perceived local climate impacts, deepen understanding of how vulnerable populations are responding, and equip humanitarian actors with actionable insights for more effective

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Exploring the challenges faced by formal refugee-owned businesses in Uganda

This brief explores the challenges faced by formal refugee-owned businesses in Palabek and Nakivale refugee settlements, including limited access to information on official business registration, high costs of registration, and a lack of standardization in the registration process. The findings and recommendations in this evidence brief are especially important as Uganda’s refugee response seeks to shift

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The hidden power of community: Unveiling social capital’s role in Australia’s disaster resilience

Social capital – the social ties and connections between people and communities – is a crucial component of disaster resilience. But evidence that demonstrates the economic benefit of investing in social capital has been anecdotal and primarily qualitative, with an absence of empirical and quantitative evidence. This has meant it can be difficult for governments

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A building with a sign reading 'Local Emergency Operation Center (LEOC)' in both Nepali and English, located in Kailali district, Nepal.

Understanding Barriers to Early Warning Messages for People Living with Non-Communicable Diseases in Nepal

About this Paper This study explores the challenges that people living with non-communicable diseases (PLWNCDs) face in accessing early warning messages (EWMs) during disasters in Nepal, focusing on flood-prone districts of Kanchanpur and Kailali. Findings reveal delayed and inaccessible warnings, language barriers, and low trust in message accuracy, leading to limited preparedness. Many PLWNCDs struggle

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Understanding evacuation behavior during cyclones: Evidence from Bangladesh

This paper examines evacuation behaviors in response to approaching cyclones using survey data collected through face-to-face interviews with residents in coastal areas of Bangladesh. Various statistical models, including probit, panel probit, bivariate probit, and multinomial logit models, are used to analyze the determinants of both past and future evacuation decisions, as well as the choice

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Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction: Achievements, Gaps, and Future Directions

This article charts the policy evolution of warnings within the United Nations context and outlines the progress and remaining gaps of Early Warning Systems (EWS) in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR). Ten years into implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (SFDRR), there has been a renewed focus on warnings

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Assessment of Early Action for Flood Protection in Makhuwira: Understanding Last-Mile Community Response to Flood Warning in Chikwawa District

About this Paper Flooding remains a major threat to last-mile communities in Malawi, particularly in Makhuwira, Chikwawa District, where poverty and limited resources constrain disaster preparedness. This study investigates the effectiveness of early warning systems and household-level early actions during Cyclone Freddy, using a mixed-methods approach that combines household surveys, key informant interviews, and focus

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Factors Impeding Comprehension and Inclusion of Early Warning Messages in Kolwa East Ward, Kisumu County, Kenya

About this Paper This study explores the factors hindering the comprehension, accessibility, and inclusivity of early warning messages (EWM) in Kolwa East Ward, Kisumu County, Kenya. Despite the vital role of early warning systems (EWS) in reducing flood-related risks, gaps in message dissemination, institutional coordination, and community engagement limit their effectiveness. Using qualitative research methods—including

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