MIRA Framework

Accurate and timely information on the needs of people affected by emergencies is essential for the effective design of humanitarian programmes and equitable allocation of resources. It lays the groundwork for humanitarian decision-making and is crucial for humanitarian actors to target their assistance strategically, taking into account the severity, scale and underlying causes of the disaster. To address these issues the Multi-Cluster Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) was developed. The MIRA framework covers the dimensions of status and impact, vulnerabilities and risks, and trends and information gaps in each of the following themes:1) Drivers of the crisis and underlying factors2) Scope of the crisis and humanitarian profile3) Status of populations living in affected areas4) National capacities and response5) International capacities and response6) Humanitarian access7) Coverage and gaps8) Strategic humanitarian priorities