Types of CBRs in emergencies (ODI good practice review)
| Type of cash-based responses | Definition |
|---|---|
| Unconditional cash transfer | People are given money as a direct grant with no conditions or work requirements. There is no requirement to repay any money, and people are entitled to use the money however they wish |
| Conditional cash transfer | The agency puts conditions on how the cash is spent such as reconstructing a home. Alternatively, cash might be given after recipients have met a condition, such as enroling children in school or having them vaccinated. This type of conditionality is rare in humanitarian settings |
| Vouchers | A voucher is a paper, token or electronic card that can be exchanged for a set quantity or value of goods, denomination either as a cash value or as predetermined commodities or services. Vouchers are redeemable with preselected vendors or at “voucher fairs” set up by the implementing agency |
| Cash for work | Payment (in cash or vouchers) is provided as a wage for work, usually in public or community programmes |
| Type of cash-based responses | Definition |
|---|---|
| Unconditional cash transfer | People are given money as a direct grant with no conditions or work requirements. There is no requirement to repay any money, and people are entitled to use the money however they wish |
| Conditional cash transfer | The agency puts conditions on how the cash is spent such as reconstructing a home. Alternatively, cash might be given after recipients have met a condition, such as enroling children in school or having them vaccinated. This type of conditionality is rare in humanitarian settings |
| Vouchers | A voucher is a paper, token or electronic card that can be exchanged for a set quantity or value of goods, denomination either as a cash value or as predetermined commodities or services. Vouchers are redeemable with preselected vendors or at “voucher fairs” set up by the implementing agency |
| Cash for work | Payment (in cash or vouchers) is provided as a wage for work, usually in public or community programmes |
Source: Heaslip et al. (2015)
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