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Abstract
This study reviews research on cash and voucher assistance (CVA) by applying a humanitarian supply chain management perspective. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify, analyse, and synthesize past academic research. The Content-Context-Process framework was used to structure the content analysis. The findings reveal that the outcomes of CVA programmes are
dependent upon critical context-specific factors which influence feasibility and operability. Humanitarian actors must consider factors that are external to the supply chain (i.e., the nature of disaster, politics, economy, and infrastructure) as well as internal to the supply network (i.e., local market availability and accessibility, supplier/donor interest, supplier/vendor selection and contracting, and beneficiary preference). The delivery process is influenced by these factors, which has an impact on programme responsiveness and cost-efficiency. The results provide insights for humanitarian practitioners to reconsider their supply chain strategies when deciding on the selection and implementation of CVA programmes. Potential gaps in the literature are identified, and ecommendations for further research are listed.
dependent upon critical context-specific factors which influence feasibility and operability. Humanitarian actors must consider factors that are external to the supply chain (i.e., the nature of disaster, politics, economy, and infrastructure) as well as internal to the supply network (i.e., local market availability and accessibility, supplier/donor interest, supplier/vendor selection and contracting, and beneficiary preference). The delivery process is influenced by these factors, which has an impact on programme responsiveness and cost-efficiency. The results provide insights for humanitarian practitioners to reconsider their supply chain strategies when deciding on the selection and implementation of CVA programmes. Potential gaps in the literature are identified, and ecommendations for further research are listed.
Original language | English |
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Peer-reviewed scientific journal | Disasters |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 42-77 |
Number of pages | 35 |
ISSN | 0361-3666 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25.10.2021 |
MoE publication type | A2 Review article in a scientific journal |
Keywords
- 512 Business and Management
- cash and voucher assistance
- disasters
- humanitarian logistics
- supply chain management
- literature review
- financial service providers
Areas of Strength and Areas of High Potential (AoS and AoHP)
- AoHP: Humanitarian and societal logistics
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Cash and/or carry: The challenges and modalities of delivering aid in conflict zones
Piotrowicz, W., Harpring, R., Maghsoudi, A., Adalgeirsdottir, K. & Kedziora, D.
01.09.2019 → 31.08.2023
Project: Externally funded project