DFID is also engaging externally and informing international thinking on joined-up needs assessments through the Joint Needs Assessment Grand Bargain workstream. Country-level personnel report that this supports greater collaboration, coherence and complementarity across HDP priorities.Īlthough humanitarian needs feature in the CDD analysis undertaken at the country level, at the headquarters level, CHASE undertakes monthly and quarterly global humanitarian assessments based on the most recent data from key stakeholders to oversee and direct the UK’s humanitarian priorities, driving funding reallocation at the country level and allocation of Crisis Reserve funds as relevant. The CDD tool is based on a standardised multi-disciplinary methodology developed by the Chief Economist’s Office, which helps to foster a shared hypothesis. CDD analyses are undertaken every four years in line with spending reviews. through a focus on resilience, conflict and service delivery), guidance on five optional analytical modules to be undertaken before or after the CDD deepen the coverage of risk, resilience and peace. While the seven core elements of the CDD cover core aspects of the nexus (e.g. The CDD tool is based around seven key parts and aims to enable inclusive development through HDP programming. Country strategies are developed through a balance of contextual analyses, using the Country Development Diagnostic (CDD) tool, and efforts to align strategies with UK policy priorities. DFID achieves this largely through joined-up assessments. Working at the nexus requires assessments which consider contextual dynamics, risks, needs, vulnerabilities and coping mechanisms, and are driven by participatory approaches. Joined-up action is not possible without a shared assessment of the context. Embedding conflict analysis into country assessments is not a requirement but is enabling DFID to incorporate peace considerations into its work. Lessons: Joined-up assessments undertaken at country and regional levels through the Country Development Diagnostic tool have acted as a springboard for joint planning and programming across HDP programmes.

appendix six UK aid for countries in protracted crisis.

Leadership, ownership and staff incentives

chapter four Organisational structures and systems.

chapter three The programme cycle and the nexus.

Transforming policy into practice through strategy

chapter two UK policy and strategic planning.

Organisational structures, systems and leadership

System shock 2 nexus