Cash and voucher assistance along humanitarian supply chains: a literature review and directions for future research

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 synthesise past academic research. The content, context, and process framework was used to structure the content analysis. The findings reveal that the outcomes of CVA programmes are dependent on critical context‐specific variables that influence feasibility and operability. Humanitarian actors must consider factors that are external (the nature of disaster, politics, economy, and infrastructure) and internal (local market availability and accessibility, supplier/donor interest, supplier/vendor selection and contracting, and beneficiary preference) to the supply chain. The delivery process is influenced by them, impacting on programme responsiveness and cost‐efficiency. The results provide insights that humanitarian practitioners can utilise to reconsider their supply chain strategies when deciding on the selection and implementation of CVA programmes. Potential literature gaps are identified, and recommendations for further research are provided.

Upaya Peningkatan Pengetahuan Bencana melalui Prototipe Aplikasi LANDIE (Landslide Disaster Education)

“…Pengalaman edukasi yang didapatkan oleh sampel penelitian saat pelatihan juga memberikan kesadaran akan pentingnya pengetahuan yang bermanfaat dikemudian hari karena konteks dan konten mempengaruhi proses penyampaian informasi yang bermuara pada hasil dari pelatihan (Maghsoudi et al, 2023). Selain itu, beberapa masyarakat telah melaksanakan sebagian isi dari pelatihan seperti 1) mengumpulkan dokumen penting dalam sebuah wadah yang aman; 2) betonisasi kolam ikan pada daerah yang berpotensi longsor; 3) membentuk kelompok relawan bencana; 4) SOP penanggulangan bencana tanah longsor; dan 5) membuat konsep jalur evakuasi.…”