Assessments

BACKGROUND The Department of Health confirmed the first coronavirus case in the Philippines on January 30, 2020, followed by a report of first casualty on February 2. As the number of cases continued to rise and the…

This is the fifth update on the situation for refugees and migrants on mixed migration routes around the world in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on data collected by MMC in Asia, East Africa, Latin…

Among the respondents 46% of the responses were from National NGOs,33% from Int NGOs, 15% from UN agencies and the rest were from Donors, RCRCs and Others agencies

This youth-led assessment, carried out in partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council and Mercy Corps, has sought to elevate the voices and experiences of young people to ensure programming is both youth-responsive and youth-centric. The assessment was…

Since January 2020, MMC Asia has been interviewing Afghan returnees to better understand their experiences of outward migration, return and reintegration. This snapshot explores factors influencing migration decision-making among Afghans, including the information available to them pre-migration, as well…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This assessment analyses the vulnerability of the ecosystem, infrastructure, and socio-economic conditions in Hakha Township located in Chin State, Myanmar in relation to present and projected climatic conditions. It concludes that the current vulnerability of…

SUMMARY Context After 40 years of continued humanitarian crisis, Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian emergencies, driven by escalating conflict and devastating natural disasters. Displacement undermines individuals' self-protection capacity, triggering unwanted coping mechanisms that put…

ABOUT DTM The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a system that tracks and monitors displacement and population mobility. It is designed to regularly and systematically capture, process and disseminate information to provide a better understanding of the…

Pandemic threatens Afghanistan’s health system, economy, and peace process, UNDP study finds### Quick containment and directed funding could limit long-term impact Kabul — Afghanistan faces grave challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which threatens to undermine…

In Pakistan, pandemic could push millions more into poverty### Fiscal, social, and economic measures needed to mitigate impact Islamabad—Spiking COVID-19 rates risk overwhelming Pakistan’s health system, slashing growth, derailing recovery, and pushing the country’s most vulnerable further into…