DREF Management

Highlights

New modalities for the use of the funding, such as Simplified Early Action Protocols, and

DREF for assessment with a specific timeframe and maximum amount.

New extended timeframes for the implementation of operations focusing on drought-

induced crises (slow onset) and/or orange level emergencies, which now can be

implemented for a 9 months maximum operational timeframe. In the same vein,

operations launched for anticipation of drought for which the strategy also includes a

response component can have an overall 12 months operation timeframe.

New ceilings for allocations of grants and loans, with an increase in the maximum

amount for an orange level emergency to CHF 1 million, and an increase of the maximum

loan amount for red level emergencies to CHF 2 million.

Systematic registration of issues in a dedicated Issue and Risk Register and decision-

making related to DREF approvals

Development of a Risk Appetite statement for the DREF which is to be formalized in 2023

Enhanced collaboration with IFRC Audit and Risk Management teams allowing timely

information exchange and ensuring due diligence

A systematic review of final reports that received DREF funding

Linking DREF data with IFRC country risk dashboard for riskinformed decision making

Development of an Operational Reviews Framework to promote a more structured

approach to conducting operational reviews of DREFfunded operations

As part of its evolution and scale-up in 2022, the DREF has undergone strategic and

procedural changes have been introduced, including:

In March 2022, the merging of the Forecast-based Action by the DREF with the DREF was fully

realized, establishing one fund with two pillars – the Anticipatory Pillar and the

Response Pillar. In order to accompany the growing Fund and to strengthen coordination

and accountability in its management, DREF Officer positions were recruited in all 5

regions.

As part of its efforts to manage operational challenges and risks, a number of important

tools and processes have been maintained or introduced for the management of the DREF,

including:

The new DREF procedural changes and the ongoing accountability tools aim at

ensuring that DREFfunded operations can deliver more efficient and agile assistance

in a timely manner to people at risk and affected by disasters These and other

activities are further detailed in our DREF 2022 Annual Report

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