A rapid desk review was carried out by Geneva’s Strategic Planning Department and RO Europe’s PMER using the IFRC Evaluation Databank to focus on evaluative initiatives related to IFRC’s response to the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. The idea behind this effort is the quick capture of lessons learned that could be vital in preparing and addressing the current emergency affecting both Türkiye and Syria, as well as to serve as part of any desk review for any upcoming evaluative initiatives to follow.
It is clear that this review will not include all the documents available on IFRC’s response in both countries, as well as that some of these lessons learned and/or recommendations may have already been addressed. It is hoped though that the quick capturing of these lessons learned will provide an overview that could help the operation in capitalizing on opportunities, assisting in understanding any potential barriers/challenges in such an operation, and providing useful information that will facilitate the transitioning of emergency response into annual plans under the Unified Planning Process.
Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies