The February 2023 earthquakes on the Türkiye–Syria border killed over 50,000 people and injured more than 100,000,1 further exacerbating vulnerabilities and increasing humanitarian needs in an area already affected by a 12-year-long conflict and refugee crisis. The magnitude of the disaster and the significant use of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) to respond to the needs emphasized the importance of quality cash coordination.
Building on the Global Cash Advisory Group (CAG) key performance indicators for cash coordination as a guide, this paper reflects on the extent to which cash coordination was: (1) timely and effective, and (2) inclusive, transparent and accountable. It draws from seven semi-structured key informants’ interviews, desk review of available literature and a round table organized on 8th August with key cash stakeholders.