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Abstract
There is a growing interest in the decision between cash assistance and/or in-kind assistance through local procurement in humanitarian operations. Yet, finding an optimal solution is complicated due to the number of measurable and immeasurable factors. Much literature on the benefits, cost-effectiveness and efficiency of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) compared to in-kind aid. But even so, many implicit factors need to be considered which may influence outcomes. In this research, we attempt to address some of the context-specific features that create uncertainties in humanitarian operations, and this affects the types of aid (cash or in-kind) that are delivered in complex emergencies. The findings of the research can help decision-makers to include these implicit factors in their decision-making between cash, in-kind, or a combination of both through the local procurement in such settings. The challenging factors can be considered for further multicriteria decision-making analysis in the future.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Abstract book Euro 2022 : 32nd EURO Conference |
Publication date | 03.07.2022 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-951-95254-1-9 |
Publication status | Published - 03.07.2022 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in conference proceedings |
Event | 32nd European Conference on Operational Research - Espoo, Finland Duration: 03.07.2022 → 06.07.2022 Conference number: 32 https://www.euro-online.org/conf/admin/tmp/program-euro32.pdf |
Keywords
- 512 Business and Management
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Cash and/or carry: The challenges and modalities of delivering aid in conflict zones
Piotrowicz, W. (Project manager, organisational), Harpring, R. (Project participant), Maghsoudi, A. (Project participant), Adalgeirsdottir, K. (Project participant) & Kedziora, D. (Project participant)
01.09.2019 → 31.08.2023
Project: Externally funded project