Joint Rapid Assessment of Northern Syria

The Joint Rapid Assessment in Northern Syria (J-RANS) was undertaken over a
two-week period in mid-January 2013. The key purpose of the J-RANS was to
provide strategic information on needs, key affected populations, priority sectors
for intervention and to determine where assistance is reaching people.
The assessment was a collaborative effort between a range of humanitarian
actors, supported by ECHO, DFID and OFDA and facilitated by the Assistance
Coordination Unit (ACU). International needs assessment and GIS experts
provided technical support.