The Stoplight tool, revised by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and originally designed by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Mercy Corps, is tailored for short-term interventions of six months or less. It is less comprehensive than the Multi-Sector Market Assessment (MSMA), allowing for a complete market analysis in just one week. This makes it ideal for emergency responses, supporting the first line of crisis response.
The new tool is more user-friendly than before, with clear examples and revised components to enhance learning. The streamlined workflow shows that a full-blown analysis isn't always necessary, and that existing secondary data can be better utilised. It is also more flexible, making it easier to understand markets for both services and goods.
