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Inter-agency Global Evaluation of RH Services for Refugees and IDPs

This evaluation aims to identify changes over time in global resource availability for reproductive health services for refugees and internally displaced persons. The methodology includes a structured questionnaire, interviews with key informants, and a review of literature to analyze funding trends, advocacy activities, policy changes, and resources provided by various organizations. Major sources of funds include USA, Netherlands, Belgium, and UN agencies. Despite no major changes in funding sources, there has been a decrease since 2000 due to various factors. Recommendations include improving coordination, enhancing advocacy messages, and involving local NGOs.

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Inter-agency Global Evaluation of RH Services for Refugees and IDPs

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  1. Inter-agency Global Evaluation of RH Services for Refugees and IDPs Component 6: Review of Resource Availability at the Global Level in Support of RH Services for Refugees and IDPs UNFPA

  2. Purpose • Identify changes over time in resource availability, at the global level, for RH services for refugees and IDPs

  3. Methodology • Structured questionnaire covering • trends in funding • advocacy activities and/or strategies • Changes in policies and practices • Resources provided through IAWG • Interviews by phone (7) and face-to-face (2) • 9 key informants : • Senior members of staff • Knowledgeable about resource availability in support of RH services for refugees and IDPs • Additional information from review of selected literature

  4. Major Sources of Funds • Funds provided by: • USA, Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Sweden, Norway, Italy • Funds often channeled through: • USAID, DFID, SIDA, ECHO • Other sources: • private foundations (Mellon, Ted Turner) • UN agencies (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNAIDS)

  5. Trends in Funding • No major changes in sources of funds • Steady upward trend following ICPD in 1994 • Plateau in 1999-2000 followed by continuing downward trend thought to be influenced by: • media and political influence • global economic recession • increased competition in area of humanitarian aid

  6. Key Factors Supporting FundingAvailability • ICPD, other UN conferences • High coverage and awareness of humanitarian emergencies (Yugoslavia and Rwanda) • Work of IAWG • Backing for initiatives under leadership of UNHCR and UNFPA

  7. Effective Advocacy Activities • ICPD (1994) • Women’s Commission report (1994) • RH symposium sponsored by UNHCR, UNFPA, WHO (1995) • Research-based evidence re RH in refugee situations • Involvement of senior staff

  8. Key Factors in Changing Policies and Practices • Move from demographically driven agenda to human rights-based approach • Creation of IAWG • Formation of RHRC Consortium

  9. Contributions of IAWG • Developing guidelines/standards (Inter-agency Field Manual) • Establishing MISP/RH Kits • Promoting RH training courses • Exchanging information and experiences • Joint planning and policy formulation

  10. Limitations • Subjective recall and selection bias on the part of interviewees • Subjective bias on the part of researcher with respect to interpretation of findings

  11. Conclusions and Recommendations • Major sources of funds unchanged • Decrease in funds since 2000 • To prevent further decrease, IAWG should accelerate its work and: • improve coordination, information flow and planning • package, target and disseminate advocacy messages more effectively • encourage more involvement of local NGOs from the field

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