In a scenario with rising civilian displacement, what are the top three priority tasks for a CA planner?

• A. Build new military bases near camps.
• B. Assess displacement patterns and needs, establish governance and services for camps, and coordinate with partners to restore livelihoods and protection.
• C. Focus on agricultural policy for unaffected areas.
• D. Relocate all displaced people to another country.

Answer: (B)

When civilians are displaced, the priorities for a CA planner are to understand the displacement situation, establish accountable governance and services for the camps, and coordinate with partners to restore livelihoods and protection. Start with a thorough assessment of where people have moved, how many, who is affected, and what their immediate needs are. This information shapes every subsequent response and helps prevent gaps or duplications in aid.

Next, create or strengthen governance and service delivery inside displacement sites. Clear camp governance, registration, and mechanisms for feedback ensure that basic needs—safety, water, sanitation, healthcare, food, shelter, and education—are reliably met and that civilians have a voice in how the camp is run. Effective governance also supports protection by reducing chaos and abuse and by upholding civilians’ rights.

Finally, coordinate with government authorities and development, humanitarian, and partner organizations to restore livelihoods and protect people. This means linking relief to longer-term recovery—reopening markets, supporting income-generating activities, and ensuring protection from violence, exploitation, and discrimination. Coordinated efforts maximize impact, promote resilience, and help displaced people rebuild their lives.

Other options pull focus away from civilian safety and lawful governance—building military bases near camps, concentrating on unaffected areas without addressing displacement needs, or relocating everyone abroad are not appropriate or effective first steps for CA planning.