Thomas ByrnesFeb 291 min readStrengthening Social ProtectionUnified Information System of the Social Sphere (UISSS): Reinforcing Ukraine’s Social Protection Infrastructure Amid Crisis in 2023 STAAR report analyzes Ukraine's Unified Information System of the Social Sphere (UISSS) amid 2023 crisis.
Thomas ByrnesFeb 10, 20237 min readCash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)A Snapshot of Social Protection and its links with Humanitarian Assistance in the Ukraine CrisisUkraine has mature SP system but funding gaps, coordination challenges between govt & aid actors.
Thomas ByrnesFeb 27, 20226 min readCash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)Lessons Learnt from the Greece Refugee Response for the Ukraine Refugee Response:Lessons from Greece refugee response can improve Ukraine response: mixed population needs, protection-focused, youth education, avoiding cam
Thomas ByrnesJan 31, 20222 min readStrengthening Social ProtectionAssessing the Current Level of Alignment Between Humanitarian and Social Protection Programmes in Ukraine in November 20222023Funding maintained for entitlements but not for admin; coordination challenges between govt & aid actors.
Thomas ByrnesJan 26, 20228 min readCash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)Thinking ahead on potential humanitarian response analysis for Ukraine, the current use of Cash and preparedness activities that could be undertaken.Ukraine has strong CVA systems, but expansion needed if conflict escalates. Key preparedness steps include targeting, FSP contracts, data se