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Paying for Predictions A game on information, decisions and consequences. PARTICIPATORY! (EXPECT CONFUSION). Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. GROUND RULES. Decisions are individual (But consultation with team is encouraged)
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Paying for Predictions A game on information, decisions and consequences PARTICIPATORY! (EXPECT CONFUSION) Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
GROUND RULES Decisions are individual (But consultation with team is encouraged) Beans cannot be shared (You can loose beans - start with 10) No questioning of game rules during the game (Afterwards: challenge away) Note: the game is a simplified version of reality
WINNERS&LOSERS Winner Most beans Winning team Fewest “humanitarian crises” If a tie, team with most total beans Need more beans than you have? you have a humanitarian crisis! Losers: Anyone with a humanitarian crisis
Local Regional 7 2 3 8 12 4 9 10 11 6 5 Local Climate in Regional Context Flood if 10+ (~16% chance)
YOU (DEVELOPMENT WORKER) Stand up for Flood Preparedness: Pay 1 bean before rains Early Action Stay sitting (doing non-disaster tasks): Pay nothing Wait & See
No disaster ? (<10) No problem No problem Pay 4 Flood ? (10 or more) Early Action Not enough beans to pay? Crisis! Wait & See
LET’S PLAY! PLAY! Two practice rounds
BID FOR A REGIONAL FORECAST Half of the teams will have info about likely rains The bid: 1. Put as many beans in the bowl as you want to invest 2. By end of countdown, bring bowl to front Highest bidders: Team can see regional die before decision, throughout game (receives transparent cup). Facilitator keeps beans Other teams: Recover your beans
No disaster ? (<10) No problem No problem Pay 4 Flood ? (10 or more) Early Action Not enough beans to pay? Crisis! Wait & See
WINNERS&LOSERS Winner Most beans Winning team Fewest “humanitarian crises” If a tie, team with most total beans Need more beans than you have? you have a humanitarian crisis! Losers: Anyone with a humanitarian crisis