WEF Categorizes the MERS as Highly Relevant for Humanitarian and Resilience Investing
February 26, 2021 | Member: The SEEP Network
In their newly published white paper, the World Economic Forum listed the Minimum Economic Recovery Standards (MERS) as highly relevant for humanitarian and resilience investors. A collection of standards were ranked according to their:
overall relevance to Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI),
their scope and adoption and use,
their specificity for implementation and;
their incorporation of a market-based component.
Focusing on Unlocking Humanitarian and Resilience Investing through Better Data, the report creates a compelling case to mobilize capital and benefit conflict-affected communities and people living in fragile contexts. It takes a deep dive to understand what data exists and how it can be leveraged to further these goals and explores gaps that need to be addressed. The report provides detailed case studies in humanitarian investment with a call to action across five areas of improvement in HRI-enabling data.
About the MERS
Developed by the SEEP Network with joint efforts of over 90 agencies, The Minimum Economic Recovery Standards (MERS) are internationally recognized standards for building economic resilience in fragile settings. The handbook along with training materials are available in four languages: English, Arabic, French and Spanish. In addition, the MERS Learning Hub offers microlearning videos and case studies to get you started on your learning journey.
