RESOURCES: policy briefs
Communication and community engagement in the Libya flood response
As aid actors transition to an early recovery response in Libya, prioritising clear communication with communities will be crucial. Two bulletins provide a round-up of social media listening, media analytics and resources for practitioners; and recommendations for strengthening communication and community engagement in the response.
Urgent call to prioritise communication in Gaza
As communications blackouts continue to cut Gaza off from access to information and connectivity, CDAC Network issues an urgent call to let Gazans speak, connect with one another and make informed decisions.
Communication, community engagement and accountability in Sudan’s regional response
Outcomes of the high-level meeting to discuss elevating collective CCEA in the regional Sudan conflict response, focusing on two priority areas: strengthening collective CCEA and increasing investment in CCEA led by diverse and local response actors.
Morocco earthquake: immediate communication and engagement priorities
Information will play a life-saving role in the critical days after the earthquake in Morocco. This brief recommends areas of focus to prioritise effective communication, community engagement and accountability in the response.
Elevating communication and engagement in Sudan’s growing humanitarian crisis: priority actions for decision-makers and practitioners
In the face of severe funding gaps that are challenging the capacity of humanitarian actors to respond to increasing needs in Sudan, CDAC Network and in-country leadership call for decision-makers and practitioners to mobilise around four priority actions for effective communication, engagement and accountability.
Niger crisis: empowering communities through effective communication and engagement
On 26 July 2023, a military junta seized power in Niger with a coup d’état, drawing global condemnation. As the situation continues to unfold, this brief recommends key considerations and priorities for responders to meet the growing communication and engagement needs of affected people.
The Türkiye–Syria earthquake response six months on: lessons on communication, community engagement and accountability
This brief presents key lessons and recommendations to ensure robust communication, community engagement and accountability efforts to meet the needs of affected people in Türkiye and Syria, six months on from the earthquakes.
‘Working with what we have’: key advocacy messages for inclusive communication and engagement in the Horn of Africa
CDAC Network calls for all humanitarian actors in the Horn of Africa response to ‘work with what we have’ – including existing local structures, initiatives and partnerships – to drive inclusive and quality communication, community engagement and accountability.
Lessons on communication, community engagement and accountability for the Türkiye–Syria earthquake response
Outlining top lessons and recommendations to strengthen communication, community engagement and accountability for the response to the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.
Lessons on communication, community engagement and accountability for the Pakistan floods response
This briefing note outlines key lessons on communication, community engagement and accountability from past flood emergencies in Pakistan, along with recommendations for the 2022 response.
Common advocacy statements: CDAC Network 2022
Common advocacy statements in support of CDAC Network’s vision: that communities will have the information and resources they need to determine their own solutions and be central stakeholders in humanitarian and development decision-making.
Intentional inclusion of people with diverse SOGIESC (LGBTIQ+ people) in communication, community engagement and accountability
This guide offers entry points for inclusion of people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in communication, community engagement and accountability activities.