1. ReDSS Solutions Framework
Operationalization of the IASC framework in the Horn of Africa
ReDSS Solutions Framework
A rapid analytical and adaptive tool to inform joint analysis and collective outcomes

2. Overview of content ReDSS Solutions Framework
Solutions framework tools
Application of the framework
Key challenges
Emerging lessons learned

3. REGIONAL DURABLE SOLUTIONS SECRETARIAT (ReDSS)
Goal: to improve programming and policy in support of durable solutions processes for displacement affected communities in Horn of Africa Consortium of 13 organisations Coordination and information hub not an implementing agency
Policy influencing
Research & Knowledge Management
Program support and Capacity development
Coordination

4. A Framework to measure progress towards durable solutions
A practical, easy-to-use rapid and adaptive analytical tool with a simple visual
It is used as part of a solutions analysis process, which enables users to answer the following questions:
What are the barriers/opportunities for durable solutions?
To what extent have durable solutions been achieved?
What changes to policy and practice are required to advance progress towards durable solutions?
Where to focus and prioritize investments based on gaps and challenges identified?
Can be used by practitioners and policy-makers to tailor programming and policies according to a common logical framework around solutions and based on a collective analysis (humanitarian and development, government, etc)
The application of the ReDSS Framework has generally followed a 3-step process:
Firstly, it is used to establish a common vision of durable solutions and their component parts among key stakeholders
Secondly, it is used to inform the decision-making on policy and practice through conducting solutions analyses
Thirdly, it is increasingly being used as a tool to inform the design, monitoring, evaluation and adaptation of the solutions-focused strategies and programs

5. REDSS FRAMEWORK: COMMON DURABLE SOLUTIONS OUTCOMES
Measure contribution not attribution towards collective outcomes
Criteria
Sub criteria (IASC)
OUTCOMES Indicators
1. SAFETY & SECURITY/ PROTECTION/ SOCIAL COHESION
6 Indicators
2. ACCESS TO BASIC SERVICES
7 indicators
3. ACCESS TO JOB CREATION/ ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
4 indicators
4. RESTORATION OF HOUSING, LAND & PROPERTY
3 Indicators
5. ACCESS TO DOCUMENTATION
6. FAMILY REUNIFICATION
7. PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
2 Indicators
8. ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE REMEDIES AND JUSTICE
Developed in 2015/ 2016 and revised in 2017.
Operationalization of IASC framework and its 8 criteria
28 IASC indicators organized around physical, material and legal safety
Comparison to host communities
A traffic light system to assess degree of achievement of each indicator
It is a live tool that evolves constantly to adapt to practitioners’ needs and use.  In 2017, ReDSS revised its indicators as per the work of JIPS and developed a guidance manual and programming guid

6. The ReDSS framework can be used by practitioners and policy-makers to tailor programming and policies according to a common logical framework around solutions and based on a collective analysis.
It represents a unique way of informing joint planning at the granular level in a holistic and comprehensive manner across sectors and actors.
This rapid analytical tool has helped to move durable solutions higher up the agenda in the East and Horn of Africa. It has helped to synthesize and systematize data on displacement-affected communities, and has informed the design of solutions-oriented strategies and programming by various humanitarian and development actors, comprising operational agencies and donors.
It is a live tool that evolves constantly to adapt to practitioners’ needs and use.  In 2017, ReDSS revised its indicators as per the work of JIPS and developed a guidance manual and programming guide.

7. The solutions analysis: A collaborative process through a consensus building approach common analysis
Initiate the process and identify its aims and scope
Gather all relevant actors and authorities
Create a steering committe reflecting the diversity of DS actors
Collect secondary data based on the ReDSS indicators
Validate data and rate the level of achievement of DS for each indicator
final validation and common analysis/ way forward
A strong emphasis has been placed on a collaborative and consensus building approach, engaging humanitarian, development and governmental actors, as well as displacement-affected communities to develop a common analysis. The participatory process in which the tool is used is key to ensuring its relevance and appropriateness, including learning from challenges and managing different opinions and perspectives to reach a joint analysis.

8. The application of the ReDSS Framework has generally followed a 3- step process:
Firstly, it is used to establish a common vision of durable solutions and their component parts among key stakeholders
Secondly, it is used to inform the decision-making on policy and practice through conducting solutions analyses
Thirdly, it is increasingly being used as a tool to inform the design, monitoring, evaluation and adaptation of the solutions-focused strategies and collective outcomes and programs
The application of the ReDSS Framework has generally followed a 3-step process:
Firstly, it is used to establish a common vision of durable solutions and their component parts among key stakeholders
Secondly, it is used to inform the decision-making on policy and practice through conducting solutions analyses
Thirdly, it is increasingly being used as a tool to inform the design, monitoring, evaluation and adaptation of the solutions-focused strategies and programs

9. ReDSS Durable Solutions Framework guidance package
1. Guidance manual: outlines how to conduct a solutions analysis based on 
a thorough environmental analysis
a criteria and indicator analysis using the ReDSS solutions framework
2. Programming guide: outlines how to design solutions oriented programs and interventions that address the gaps identified in a solutions analysis and to develop collective outcomes
The manual also contains a revised set of ReDSS FW indicators: Simplified, defined, and easier to measure through secondary data

10. Overview of the solutions analysis process outlined in the manual:
A collaborative exercise tailored to the context which identifies:
Displacement-specific needs and vulnerabilities
Broader needs within the DAC
The application of the ReDSS Framework has generally followed a 3-step process:
Firstly, it is used to establish a common vision of durable solutions and their component parts among key stakeholders
Secondly, it is used to inform the decision-making on policy and practice through conducting solutions analyses
Thirdly, it is increasingly being used as a tool to inform the design, monitoring, evaluation and adaptation of the solutions-focused strategies and programs

11. The environmental analysis process
Conducive environment for solutions?
Legal and policy environment
Profile of displacement affected community
The response to forced displacement
Social cohesion

12. The manual is accompanied by a brief programming guide- “Designing solutions-oriented programs”
Core elements of solutions-oriented programs
Incorporating a solutions focus into assessments
Solutions outcomes, indicators and illustrative activities
The programming guide includes guidance on incorporating a solutions focus into assessments and developing solutions-oriented log-frames:
Core elements of solutions-oriented programs: outlines general requirements of solutions-oriented programs.
Incorporating a solutions-focus into assessments: outlines the key areas of enquiry that should be incorporated into sector-specific assessments.
Solutions outcomes, indicators and illustrative activities: presents “solutions log frames” for each of the 8 IASC criteria that appear in the ReDSS Solutions Framework

13. Application of the ReDSS Solutions Framework
SOMALIA
- 2016/17 Solutions analyses in Lower Juba, Bay & Benadir regions
- Focus on (re)integration of IDPs and returnees
- Used by donors, UN agencies, IGAD, NGOs, local government/ authorities
- Informed solutions focused programming and collective outcomes
ETHIOPIA
Solutions analysis in Gambela and Somali region
- Focused on refugees who have been living in Ethiopia for 20 years or more
- Informed implementation plan & discussion of the nine Pledges and CRRF roll out
- Informed EUTF call
TANZANIA
Solutions analysis in Mishamo, Katumba and Ulyankulu settlements
- Focused on naturalized Tanzanians (former 1972 Burundian refugees)
UGANDA
Solutions analysis in Adjumani, Kyaka, Arua
-Focused on refugees caseload
- Informed initial discussion on early solutions and transitional processes
Somalia REINTEG and DSP examples and upcoming DFID
It is a live tool that evolves constantly to adapt to practitioners’ needs and use.  In 2017, ReDSS revised its indicators as per the work of JIPS and developed a guidance manual and programming guide.

14. Key challenges
The indicators aim to achieve minimum standards: raises questions of the ‘quality’ of durable solutions available in contexts experiencing chronic crises, specifically in comparison to areas where local standards are already low
Most data sources, measurements and ratings of the indicators reflect a context of humanitarian service provision that is determined by displacement status rather than an equal legal status to the national population. This can confuse discussions around minimum standards where the local / host population may be worse off than displaced hosted in their area.
The lack of comparative data and analysis within and across displacement affected populations, and in comparison to local populations and national standard, is a key challenge
The framework is to be used as a rapid analytical tool not as an in depth assessment and this needs to be carefully managed
The analysis relies on secondary data review but availability of quantitative data for most indicators is really challenging and can bring important subsequent issues to support the analysis

15. Making data useful- right balance?
Consensus
Accuracy
It is critical to improve the generation and availability of relevant data and analysis to better understand and operationalize complementary humanitarian and developmental approaches in the search for durable solutions and to mitigate against secondary displacements.
Data alone is not useful. It needs to be used to inform collective analysis and a common vision. Data without common/ collective analysis is not useful. We also need to be clear why we are collecting this information so as to avoid collecting data that wont be used or duplicating what already exist.
There are quite a lot of available data and needs’ assessments in the region but most of them don’t have a displacement component. So different type of data and analysis are required, building on what exists, to have better ‘profiling’/ understanding of displaced and host communities (skills assessments, DRR/ environmental/ urban assessments, economic and market/ private sector analysis, absorption capacity of different sectors...).
Use data to inform joint analysis

16. ReDSS Solutions Dashboard
All solutions analyses are publicly available on the ReDSS online solutions dashboard which allows users to filter information to inform their own analyses:
To access the solutions dashboard:
For the help guide/ tutorial:

17. Emerging lessons learned
ReDSS Framework can be used to develop outcome indicators to measure the extent to which solutions have been achieved
ReDSS framework can, and should, provide a foundation for solutions analyses processes
ReDSS solutions analysis process always needs to be tailored to each displacement context
ReDSS solutions analysis process must be collaborative, meaningfully engaging a wide range of stakeholders
ReDSS solutions analysis process does not need to be expensive
ReDSS Framework can also be operationalized to inform solutions-oriented programming and strategies
The ReDSS Framework:
can be used to develop collective outcome indicators to measure the extent to which solutions have been achieved. These indicators need to be contextualized and clearly defined with input from local stakeholders and authorities.
can, and should, provide a foundation for solutions analyses processes. Solutions analyses processes should be undertaken from the onset of displacement onwards and should be ideally timed so that they can inform strategic planning processes (e.g. humanitarian response plans). An initial solutions analysis will provide a baseline against which progress should be measured periodically. As demonstrated through the work of ReDSS, the principles and the criteria set out in the IASC Framework can be adapted for use in refugee and returnee contexts.
The solutions analysis process always needs to be tailored to each displacement context. There is no “one-size fits all” approach. Localized analyses (focusing on specific sub-national regions or districts) provide the most granular-level detail and therefore the most potential to inform area-based planning that addresses the specific geographical gaps and needs of both displaced and host populations.
The solutions analysis process must be collaborative, meaningfully engaging a wide range of stakeholders. Local and/or national governmental authorities should ideally play a central role and take ownership of the solutions analysis process. The process should involve both humanitarian and development actors, with multi-sectoral expertise. Crucially, the process should engage and place the displacement-affected community at the center. Without the engagement of these stakeholders, securing buy-in will be difficult and it is unlikely that solutions analyses will significantly inform decision-making.
The solutions analysis process does not need to be expensive. Solutions analyses using the ReDSS Framework have relied predominantly on a review of secondary data. The focus has been on synthesizing and systematizing existing data on displacement-affected communities, rather than conducting extensive primary data collection.
The ReDSS Framework should also be operationalized to inform solutions-oriented programming and strategies. Building on its support to the EU-REINTEG programme, ReDSS will provide technical support, guidance and tools to its members to support the incorporation of a solutions lens into assessments, program design, monitoring and evaluation, as well mid-term course corrections and adaptations.

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