Cash-Based Interventions and SGBV Prevention
UNHCR tasked Altai Consulting and MASAE to evaluate the contribution of cash-based interventions to the prevention, mitigation, and response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Lebanon. The project combined data science and ground truthing to assess the effectiveness of these interventions in supporting vulnerable populations.
Geography
Services
Technologies
Client Type
Client
UNHCR
Year:
2018
Regions
Why This Matters
Cash-based assistance is increasingly used in humanitarian settings, but its impact on sensitive issues like SGBV must be carefully assessed. Understanding these effects enables agencies to design safer, more effective programmes for at-risk communities.
Our Approach
Data Science and Ground Truthing:
Analysed programme data and conducted field assessments to measure outcomes and identify best practices.Comprehensive Evaluation:
Examined the links between cash assistance and SGBV prevention, mitigation, and response.Actionable Recommendations:
Provided insights to strengthen future interventions and maximise protection for vulnerable groups.
Results and Impact
The evaluation informed UNHCR’s strategy, supporting the design of more effective, evidence-based cash assistance programmes in Lebanon.
