Market evidence, Analysis, and Provision of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance in the Gaza Strip

About this project

ltpgtThe Gaza Strip remains affected by extensive destruction, repeated displacement, and the breakdown of essential services. While the ceasefire in October 2025 has eased conditions marginally, households continue to face severely constrained incomes and limited access to basic goods and services. December 2025 IMPACT market assessment of 55 markets reports low to moderate functionality due to supply shortages, high transport costs, and infrastructure constraints. However, with 95% of vendors accepting cash and 80% e-wallet payments, MPCA remains a relevant modality when aligned with market conditions and complemented as needed by in-kind support. Acted PDM data from December 2025 confirms its effectiveness, with 99% of recipients purchasing priority items (96% for food, 53% for WASH, 26% for shelter needs). Acted’s late November 2025 data indicate that households continue to experience constrained access to key essentials, notably fresh food produce, shelter items, and fuel. In this context, Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) is critical for enabling the most vulnerable households to meet urgent needs, including food, hygiene items, child-related supplies, shelter and non-food items, transportation, and medical expenses, while supporting their resilience and dignity. ltbrgtDespite the essential role of cash assistance, gaps remain in the evidence available to support efficient operational decision-making. Humanitarian actors require timely, actionable insights to antici…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Palestinian Territories

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

oPt Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, IMPACT Initiatives, Arab Center for Agricultural Development (ACAD)

Accountable

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 26 May 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-OPT-25-R-INGO-38677.

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