Anticipatory cash technical guidance

This technical guidance supports Cash-Based Transfers (CBT) and anticipatory action (AA) staff in WFP Country Offices (CO) and partner organizations to design and implement anticipatory cash transfers for both sudden and slow onset climate shocks. Predicting climate-related disasters allows WFP to act early, save lives, and protect livelihoods by providing cash (and other) assistance ahead of a crisis. 

Anticipatory Action (AA) is an innovative response approach and an integral part of the climate risk management agenda. Cash is a preferred modality to assist people ahead of an emergency —particularly if delivered digitally, it is the fastest and most effective and efficient way to support people prepare themselves. It does not substitute or duplicate existing AA or CBT tools and guidance, instead it complements these and identifies key elements and important considerations when designing and delivering anticipatory cash transfers.