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Cash and Markets – the role of logistics

There is a need for a humanitarian intervention to support war-affected people who are now able to return home. Local markets appear to be functioning with no reported problems in their supply chains. Should I develop a logistics and procurement plan that supports our programme team to respond to returnees’ basic needs by distributing household kits and basic food items, or design a cash transfer intervention?

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Cash and Markets – the role of logistics

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There is a need for a humanitarian intervention to support war-affected people who are now able to return home. Local markets appear to be functioning with no reported problems in their supply chains. Should I develop a logistics and procurement plan that supports our programme team to respond to returnees’ basic needs by distributing household kits and basic food items, or design a cash transfer intervention?