Nigeria 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan / Humanitarian response

2.9 Monitoring

Situational and response monitoring

In 2025, humanitarian partners in the BAY states will introduce a flexible monitoring system to ensure aid reaches the people who most need it. This system will focus on four key areas: humanitarian needs, response actions, quality programming and funding levels. Led by the ISCG, the Assessment and Analysis Working Group, and the Information Management Working Group, the monitoring framework will continuously track key indicators like food insecurity, malnutrition, displacement and community feedback. Significant changes in these indicators will prompt detailed needs assessments and operational adjustments, helping to keep the response relevant and timely.

The HCT and sectors will use innovative tools like the PinTarSav platform, based on the JIAF2.0 methodology, and cloud-based applications for real- time data tracking. These technologies will enable anticipatory actions and rapid response adjustments based on current risk assessments and forecasts. By harmonizing response packages across partners and using real-time dashboards to track the "Who Does What, Where, When, and for Whom" (5Ws), the HNRP will improve efficiency and impact. Quarterly reports, broken down by location, gender, age and disability, will promote transparency and accountability. Furthermore, introducing a Dynamic GAP Analysis tool will help continuously update targeted populations and response plans, allowing the system to adapt to changing needs. This integrated, well-coordinated approach among international agencies, NGOs and local partners will ensure the effective delivery of humanitarian aid.

Risk monitoring

The HNRP for 2025 aims to closely monitor key risks such as flooding, disease outbreaks and conflict to effectively protect vulnerable communities across the BAY states. Starting with mapping existing early warning systems and identifying gaps, the plan will set up a robust monitoring system that integrates both long-term climate data and short-term forecasts. This system will help humanitarian actors identify emerging risks early and take swift action to prevent crises. By collaborating with local authorities, humanitarian partners will validate the system through workshops to ensure it is reliable and ready for rapid response.

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Once established, the risk monitoring system will work as part of a coordinated approach called the Anticipatory Action - Rapid Response Mechanism (AA-RRM). This framework will allow humanitarian agencies to take proactive steps before a crisis fully develops, such as distributing essential supplies and pre-positioning resources, while also ensuring quick and efficient responses when crises occur. Through this comprehensive monitoring and response strategy, the HNRP aims to reduce the impact of shocks, save lives, and strengthen resilience in at-risk communities.

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