Start Network has laid a solid foundation in organisational strengthening through its microfunding approach. However, to further enhance its impact, Start Network should integrate lessons from past capacity strengthening initiatives and focus on…
In late 2022, the Famine Review Committee identified a risk of famine for several population groups in the Bay region of Somalia. The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Replica funds were consequently released in March 2023 when pre-agreed thresholds…
This report presents an overview of the current utilisation of Local, Indigenous, and Traditional Knowledge (LITK) within Start Network whilst exploring potential avenues for its enhanced capture and utilisation.
This report explores the existing evidence base and rationale for localisation to better understand how arguments for effectiveness, efficiency and equity in the localisation discourse are understood, evidenced and communicated.
As a fund exclusively led and managed by civil society, the Start Fund has changed the ways in which aid has been allocated and disbursed, ensuring that humanitarian action is better accountable to those affected and at risk.
An evaluation of Start Fund Nepal was held in March/April 2024 with a main objective to evaluate the performance of Start Fund Nepal as a funding mechanism from inception to present (Phase I and II).
This handbook is aimed at Start Network members (and their partners), the Start Ready Committee and Start Network staff (including Start Programmes staff hosted by Grant Custodian(s)). Other stakeholders such as donors and partners can also access it…
The Start Fund monthly risk briefing reports on new, emerging or deteriorating situations. It is collated by the Start Network Anticipation and Risk Financing team using information from academia and research institutes, government departments,…
Start Network aims for a locally-led humanitarian system, and the transition is already underway through the development of networks (known as ‘hubs’). Start Network hubs are collectives of local, national, and international organisations or…
A protocol was developed following the discussion in the DRC Hub and members workshops in June 2022, and written in collaboration with DRC Hub leaders and member representatives.
