1. Pacific Feasibility studies
CTP in the Pacific a Feasibility Scoping Study – CaLP, DFAT and WFP
Looked broadly at Pacific Island Countries and in-depth in Fiji and Tonga
Key Findings:
Remittances, social safety nets, micro-finance and small grants widely used
Social, cultural and gender-related issues underpin concern about appropriateness
Markets are not well integrated and lack competitiveness; information and data on markets are limited; access and supply chain challenges
Small range of FSPs, however growth in remittance companies, mobile money and commercial banking
Recommendations from the study are being used to support next steps of CTP preparedness, including country specific research and analysis and activities being undertaken by the Pacific Regional Cash Working Group
Looked broadly at Pacific Island Countries and in-depth in Fiji and Tonga ; interviews with Government, INGOs, FSPs, UN Agencies
Acceptance varies between countries
PIC least banked regions in world
Five key recommendations
Conduct country specific CTP research and analysis, identify data needs and information gaps
Include CTP preparedness in DRM coordination structures and planning
Enhance tools to guide programme decision making that consider CTP
Ensure CTP is designed to build resilience and address sustainability and dependency concerns
Improve information and knowledge on gender-sensitive programming techniques to ensure CTP properly address gender dynamics and supports marginalized groups

2. Pacific Feasibility studies
Vanuatu CTP Feasibility Study – FAO, WFP and Oxfam
Research conducted in 6 locations, including urban, rural and remote communities to review and support operational preparedness for CTP
Initial findings and next steps:
Strong indications that CTP could be feasible in some communities however further research is required
An in-depth integrated supply chain and market analysis will be conducted at national and sub-national level
Data collection will be expanded including urban, peri-urban, rural and remote areas
Generation of cash transfer/in-kind modality maps as well as market access and supply chain flow mapping
Financial service provider capacity assessments to identify ability to rapidly scale up
Operational modelling to identify what modalities are most feasible and where
From recommendations of CaLP Pacific Study country specific feasibility studies being conducted
Research through KII, household surveys – validation workshop
Topics included: food security, nutrition, livelihoods, agriculture production activities, markets and supply chain, gender and protection and access and use of FSP
key recommendations
market and supply chain analysis
geographic scope of the study to cover additional communities throughout Vanuatu – nationwide, if possible. 
in-depth analysis is required to fill gaps in research at a national and sub-national level, to identify unmet primary data needs and to ensure that basic information to support programming is available if and when a disaster occurs.
Undertaking a nationally representative study that includes reviewing operational models would identify where cash response is feasible in Vanuatu and provide recommendations for appropriate relief and recovery amounts,
assess service provider capacity and understand community preferences.

3. Pacific Feasibility studies
Solomon Islands Cash Feasibility Study – WFP and FAO (local NGO counterpart TBC)
Aims to
Understand level of acceptance and preference of CTP
Understand livelihoods, nutrition, agriculture and food security
Analyse accessibility to markets and local market dynamics
Analyse the accessibility and use of financial service providers
Assess the supply chain and capacity to meet increased demand
Bridging Humanitarian Assistance and Social Protection Systems – WFP and World Bank
Study to review current Social Protection systems in Fiji and provide recommendations for strengthening Social Protection systems to be more shock responsive
Report currently being finalised
Gauge the level of acceptance and preference of use of CBT in the country taking into consideration traditional beliefs and gender issues
Understand livelihoods, nutrition, agricultural and food security characteristics of the different areas
Understand current social and emergency assistance
Analyze the accessibility to markets and the local market dynamics
Analyze the accessibility and use of financial services
Assess the commercial supply chain capacity to absorb increased demand

4. Pacific Regional Cash Working Group
PRCWG focusing on 5 countries (Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa and Tonga)
Participating in Regional Inter-cluster Coordination Group meetings/activities
Undertaking a regional mapping exercises to:
Identify CTP capacity as well as identifying key steps partners are taking to strengthen own organisational capacity
Identify where and how CTP has been used in region
Capacity building and training
CalP training - CTP Fundamentals ; CTP Strategic Planning and Decision Making
Further training needs assessment
Collaborating with partners to develop a regional CTP guidance note
Endorsed by the PHT as a formal coordination mechanism, RIICG to support intercluster coordination and cash preparedness – invited to participate in the country preparedness package – scenario based preparedness (response needs, capacity,)
identifying key steps each organisation in the PRCWG are taking to strengthen their own organisational capacity which will help the working group identify gaps and opportunities to support organisations

5. Challenges and Opportunities
Expression of interest by partners to consider CTP as an option and willingness to learn more
Needs, challenges, constraints and opportunities vary by country
Different partners, capacities and priorities in Pacific Island Countries
Operational requirements and constraints
Partner participation and meaningful engagement with PRCWG
Further advocacy on how and where CTP may be appropriate
Geography
Culture, gender dynamics, acceptance
Varies use of cash, access to markets, liquidity,
Government structures, requirements for implementation
How to engage more participation with the PRCWG and how do we engage in meaningful ways with government