How Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessments Can Strengthen the Evidence Base of International Policymaking on Non-economic Losses in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations

This policy brief presents the findings from a joint research project conducted by IMPACT Initiatives and the Secretariat of the Platform on Disaster Displacement (PDD). In exploring interplay between displacement, disasters, and non-economic losses (NELs) in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS), this paper underscores a crucial data gap. It advocates for utilizing humanitarian Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessments (MSNAs) to deepen our understanding and inform policy decisions in these complex environments.

Widely used by humanitarian actors, yet under-leveraged in the global Loss and Damage (L&D) debate, MSNAs offer a robust framework for analyzing various aspects of displacement and related NELs. The research identifies several key advantages of using MSNA data to inform the L&D debate and action, specifically on NELs. Read the brief to learn more!