Guidance
Scenario Planning Guidance for Humanitarian Response
Step-by-step guidance on building and using scenarios to inform contingency planning.
June 20, 2025
ViewThis section is a central hub for resources on foresight and preparedness. It includes reports, guidance documents, and tools from IOM and partners to aid in effective planning and response. Topics covered include predictive analysis, horizon scanning, scenario planning, and preparedness best practices.
Step-by-step guidance on building and using scenarios to inform contingency planning.
A framework for designing and triggering anticipatory action ahead of predictable hazards.
Guidance on selecting and monitoring early warning indicators for conflict-related displacement.
Standards and definitions for tracking and reporting population movements.
Operational guidance linking early warning signals to pre-agreed early actions.