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WFP Turkey
MISSION REPORT
August, 2012
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BACKGROUND
Since the beginning of the conflict in Syria in March 2011, population of Syrians have been
moving to neighbouring countries in increasing numbers, including Turkey, where the
majority are being settled in camps. The Government of Turkey has demonstrated leadership
and high generosity in providing for the humanitarian needs of the Syrian population arriving
in Turkey on a remarkable manner and has so far invested over an estimated USD200 million
in their response.
Since the beginning of the crisis and until recently the Government of Turkey (GoT) has
independently managed the provision of assistance to the displaced Syrian population with
very limited involvement of the international community and UN agencies. However with the
further deterioration of the situation within Syria and an increasing rate of arrival of Syrians ,
the Government in April 2012 has agreed to the “burden-sharing” proposals with the
international community.
In June WFP met with the GoT and discussed the possibility of providing complementary
food assistance using voucher-based transfers which would be aligned to the approach already
taken by WFP for the Syrian populations in Lebanon and Jordan. Working in close
collaboration with UNHCR and within the framework of the UN Regional Response Plan
(RRP), WFP established voucher programmes in May and July 2012, respectively, for those
two countries and would adopt a similar approach in Turkey. This proposal was well received
and with the Government’s approval, has been included in the updated RRP.
Following the Government’s acceptance of the proposal, WFP deployed the voucher
feasibility assessment mission to Turkey for the period of 15-28 July, 2012.
In advance of the field visits the mission team met the representatives of the Prime Ministry’s
Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD1) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(MFA). AFAD officials were led by Mr. Mehmet Sinan Yildiz, Deputy Director General, and
Mr. Fatih Özer, Head of Department of Response. Mr. Berk Baran, Head of Department of
Deputy Directorate General for International Political Organization, was representing the
MFA. The purpose of the meeting was to present the assessment mission plan and to
understand the Government’s expectations.
During the meeting, the following recommendations were put forward by AFAD:
1. To visit all camps, as the conditions across camps is different;
2. To explore the possibility of using mobile markets, which can be installed at camp
premises or near the camps, instead of sending people to urban areas;
3. To use biometric ID cards2 issued to Syrian citizens as e-voucher, instead of paper
vouchers proposed by WFP.
4. To plan assistance according to new figures and expected trends; and
1 Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı (AFAD) was founded in 2009 as a result of merger of three institutions, General
Directorate of Turkey Emergency Management under Prime Ministry, General Directorate of Civil Defence under Ministry
of Interior, General Directorate of Disaster Affairs under Ministry of Public Works and Settlement.
2 AFAD stated that issuance of ID cards with biometrics and capability to be loaded with money is in the process and
expected to be completed in two months.
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5. To reevaluate the transfer value and explore the possibility to increase the transfer
value from the initially proposed value of 31US$.
The assessment team also met with the UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Shahid Najam, and the
UNHCR Country Representative, Ms. Carol Batchelor, who provided a detailed briefing on
the context of the operational environment.
The field assessment started on 20 July. The mission visited seven camps accessible to the
UN, met with local authorities and partners involved in the operations in all four provinces,
such as Camp managers, the Turkish Red Crescent/Kizilayi local representatives, MFA
representatives as well as UNHCR representatives.
STATUS OF SYRIAN DISPLACED POPULATION IN TURKEY AND
COORDINATION OF ASSISTANCE
a) Legal Status of Syrians displaced population in Turkey
Since April 2011 when the first arrivals from Syria occurred, Turkey has maintained an open
border policy for Syrians fleeing violence. Syrian nationals are admitted to Turkey with
assurances of protection and no threat of forced return under the Government established
Temporary Protection Regime (TRP) which core elements include:
An open border policy with admission to the territory of those seeking protection;
Protection against forcible returns;
No limit of duration of stay; and
Access to basic registration arrangement where immediate needs are addressed.
b) Syrian population numbers and profiles as of August, 2012
As of 1 August, according to the Government statistics published on AFAD website, Turkey
has received 73,587 Syrian citizens since the beginning of the unrest, of which some 29,549
people have returned to their country of origin; and the number of registered Syrians stands at
44,038 people out of which 43,679 people reside in camps and the rest are undergoing
medical treatments in various hospitals.
Most of the registered Syrian citizens are coming from the rural areas of Northern Region of
Syria which includes the Idlib and Aleppo Governorates. Syrian citizens are predominantly
of Arab origin however there are relatively small numbers of Turcoman (at the time of
assessment all camp population of Yayladagi 2 and around 1,200 people residing in Islahiye
camp are Turcoman). Although no accurate gender or age breakdowns were available at the
time of assessmen,t the UNHCR estimated that three quarters of Syrian population in Turkey
are women and children. According to WFP estimates, based on the Ceylanipar camp
statistics, the average family size is around 4 persons.
Syrians citizens are accommodated in eight camps located in four border provinces, including:
five tented sites in Hatay; Altinozu, Yayladagi I and II, Boynuyogun, Apaydin3; one tent site
3 Apaydin Camp is solely for Syrian Deserted Military personnel and their families therefore the UN does not
work in this camp.
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in Islahiye in Gaziantep; one tent site in Ceylanpinar in Sanliurfa and the container site in
Kilis. The Altinozu, Islahyie and both of the Yayaladagi camps are within or close to urban
areas while the rest of the camps are located in remote areas, along the Turkish-Syrian border,
some of them with few hundred meters from the demarcation line.
Table 1: Breakdown of statistics of Syrian Citizens as of July 21, 2012
# Camp
Numbers
of people
Capacity
of the
camp Province
Nearest
Town
1 Kilis 10600 12000 Kilis Kilis
2 Islahiye 7200 8000 Gaziantep Gaziantep
3 Ceylanpinar 14000 15000 Sanliurfa Sanliurfa
4 Yayladagi1( Tekel) 2410 MCR* Hatay Yayladagi
5 Yayladagi2 ( Yibo) 2656 MCR Hatay Yayladagi
6 Altinozu (Tekel) 1117 MCR Hatay Altinozu
7 Altinozu Boynuyogun 1783 MCR Hatay Altinozu
TOTAL 39766 4 provinces
*Maximum Capacity Reached
In mid-July the Government of Turkey announced the opening of four new camps with a total
capacity of 40,000 people to respond to the deteriorating situation in Syria and increased
arrival (80 % increase in last 3 months),
Two new camps along the border with Syria, the Akçakale camp in Şanlıurfa Province and
the Karkamış camp in Gaziantep province are currently under construction and are expected
to be ready for reception of Syrians between mid to end of August.
Construction of other two camps, the Türkoğlu in Kahramanmaraş Province (also called
Maraş Province) and the Nizip camp in Gaziantep Province was announced last week of July
and at the time of assessment timelines for the construction of these camps were not yet
ascertained. Unlike the other camps the last two camps will be located inlands, 50 to 80 km
from the Turkish–Syrian border.
c) Registration and ID cards system
The Government of Turkey undertakes Syrian citizens’ registration and issuance of
Identification Cards independently. Registrations are done by local authorities and every
province uses a different registration platform/database and they collect different personal
information on families, thus making it difficult to cross-check information across different
locations and camps. Indentity card formats also vary across provinces; from a simple
plasticized paper card, to a bar coded plastic card, to an ID card with biometric identification.
The Government of Turkey understands the importance of common registration therefore they
are developing central registration database with biometric capabilities. The system is
currently being testing in one of the camps (Kilis) and, according to AFAD, it is expected to
be finalized and rolled-out within two months.
d) Response Coordination and Management
The Prime Ministry's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency is coordinating the
overall management and funding of the operations at the central level while the
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implementation of the policies and directives at the field level are devolved to local
administration. Vice-Governors of provinces are overall responsible for response in their
province while sub-governors are responsible for implementation of assistance in their
administrative districts.
The camp management structure replicates local government administrative structure. Local
representatives of AFAD and various ministries (Education, Interior, Health, etc.) are present
in all camps and perform their duties under orders, directives and hierarchy of the governors
and sub-governors.
In addition to the government’s administrative structures, the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay)
is present in all camps and is responsible for accommodation (tent installation, and
allocation), food and non food item distributions.
CURRENT HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
Since April 2011, assistance to Syrian population is fully provided by the Government of
Turkey through the Turkish Red Crescent and other State institutions. Shelter, food, medical
care, education facilities are provided in all camps. Camps have pre-schools, primary and
secondary schools where education is provided in the Arabic language. In addition, vocational
training course are provided to women and men.
The support and assistance provided to the Syrian population is of a very high standard
however, the level is not uniform across all camps. Provision of assistance is administered by
the local authorities, and each authority determines their own standards and there are
significant differences in living conditions and services in different camps. There are also
differences in food rations and distribution modalities.
a) Food Assistance (in kind)
The Turkish Government is providing food assistance to all Syrian population registered in
the camps. The assistance is provided through the Turkish Red Crescent and the private
companies selected through tenders are responsible for deliveries and distribution of food in
camps. The assistance modality differs across the camps. As of last week of July, roughly half
of the registered population received wet feeding/cooked meals daily and the other half
received food parcels of dry food every two weeks and fresh food, weekly.
Table 2: Current Food Assistance Modalities by camps
# Names of the camps Province
Numbers of
people
Food Assistance
Modality
1 Ceylanpinar Sanliurfa 14000 Wet Feeding
2 Islahiye Gaziantep 7200 Wet Feeding
3 Kilis Kilis 10600 Food Parcels
4 Yayladagi1 –Tekel Hatay 2410 Food Parcels
5 Yayladagi2 –YIBO Hatay 2656 Food Parcels
6 Altinözü –Tekel Hatay 1117 Food Parcels
7 Altinözü -Boynuyogun Hatay 1783 Food Parcels
TOTAL 4 provinces 39766
The menus and consequently choice of ingredients for cooked meals, as well the content of
the dry and fresh food parcels, is based on peoples’ preferences and seasonal availability.
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Hence the composition of meals and food parcels is highly diversified and often exceeds the
internationally agreed minimum energy supply standards of 2100 calories.
As an example, the daily caloric content of cooked meals in one of the camps in Hatay ranges
between 3,000-5,000 kilocalories per person and the content of dry and fresh food parcels
ranges between 26-45 items. The detailed list of food commodities distributed in Hatay camps
is available in Annex I .
In addition to cooked meals and food parcels, the families with infants receive baby feeding
formula as required. There are no restrictions on the volume or quantity a family can request.
The cost of assistance greatly differs across the camps, with the monthly cost for cooked
meals ranging from US$147 to US$170/ per person.
b) Food Assistance (E-voucher system)
On July 20, the Turkish government introduced a food voucher scheme in Kilis camp.
Biometric identity cards issued by Government have been used as electronic vouchers and
beneficiaries could purchase goods from three supermarkets, purposely installed in the
premises of the camp. Camp residents were entitled to a monthly transfer of TRY4 80 (US$
45) per person. The amount was provided in instalments of TRY 20 per week and
beneficiaries were free to purchase food and non-food items sold in the supermarkets. Family
entitlements were transferred to the common family account,created on the voucher
processing platform and not linked to any financial institutions, and two adult family
members had access to the transfers.
The biometric identity card functions much like a debit card offered by financial institutions.
When the beneficiary uses the card to buy goods in an authorized supermarket, the shop
keeper swipes the card in the Point of Sale (POS) terminal, then the cardholder simply scans
his thumb or finger on the biometric fingerprint reader to verify the beneficiary identity. The
system verifies that the correct thumbprint has been entered and checks to see if the
recipient’s account has funds to cover the value of the purchase. After a positive
verification, a beneciary collects the purchased items.
Due to some technical problems in the software, the system malfunctioned the day after it’s
launch and it had to be suspended while the camp reverted to in-kind food distributions5.
c) Cooking Facilities
Syrian populations in almost all camps cook some meals in camp premises. Some cook on
improvised electric stoves made of spiral wires and others cook on electric or gas stoves
provided by Turkish Government.
The Government supplied and approved cooking facilities are available only in camps located
in Hatay province and in the Oncupinar (Kilis) container city. Syrians in these camps have
small kitchens attached to their living areas and have individual cooking facilities. The
Government supplies electricity and gas bottles for cooking free of charge. There are also
adequate measures for fire control in these camps.
However, the camps currently receiving cooked meals do not have safe cooking/kitchen
facilities and the camps’ site planning does not allow the establishment of individual kitchens
due to the limited space available between tents.
4 As of July 31 the UN exchange rate: 1US$=1,8 TRY 5 It is the understanding that at the time of the release of this report the system has been restored and is functioning again in Kilis camp
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The mission team discussed with the local authorities the option of possibly installing
communal cooking facilities. However, according to their experience Syrians are not
accustomed to nor preferring to use communal spaces so this option may not be appropriate.
The importance of cooking facilities was again discussed in Ankara with the President of
AFAD, who agreed to assess all camps requiring kitchen facilities. They will communicate to
WFP the plans and timelines for installation of kitchen facilities where technically feasible.
RETAIL SECTOR OVERVIEW
a) National Retail Sector
The Turkish retail sector has remarkably grown its distribution channel in past decades6. The
size of the retail sector has increased7 from US $70 to US $187 billion between 2005 and
2010. It covers an area of 23 million square meters, employs 2.5 million persons and has
around 170 000 selling points. Food retail represented 51% of the total retail sector in 2010.
The retail sector is composed of two major groups: 1) medium/large retailers which are
characterized by chain stores that have a corporate trading licence. In 2011, there were 11,588
chain stores and supermarkets and 291 shopping malls; 2) Small retailers which are composed
of small stores (Bakkals) and bazaars. The sale area is roughly 50 m2. Small stores sell most
often beverages and confectionaries. In 2011, 110 000 small stores had been registered. Open-
air bazaars typically trade vegetables and fruits. The Annex I provides different characteristics
of the large and small retail sector.
The retail market chain is composed of 168 local chains and 21 national/ international chains.
In 2011, the national retail chain grew 5 percent; 21 percent for the local chain and 4.8 percent
for the international chain. It seems that the national chains (64 percent) rule the market. The
local chains stores in South East Anatolia (camps area) represent 2 percent of the total local
chain stores.
The rise of the modern retail sector creates some concentration among players (AC Nielsen).
The top three players own 50 percent of the total number of stores. The evolution of food
retailer sector shows an important growth in larger outlets (54 percent) compared to small
retailers (- 36 percent). Small retailers continue to play a key role in rural areas and small
towns.
Distributions channels: Small and large retailers obtain their commodities from several
channels8. In urban areas, small retailers get their commodities from food wholesale markets
in big cities. In rural areas or small towns, producers deliver their commodities directly to the
small retailers. Large retailers use a middleman to get commodities (more actors but less risky
supply chains).
b) Local Retail Sector
Yayladagi and Altinozu towns are highly linked to the province of Hatay/Antakya for its
supply.
6 Turkey is the 7th largest retail market in Europe and the 10th in the world. . 7 It is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Turkish economy. 8 Distributors, agents, wholesalers, producers, producers ‘cooperatives and hypermarkets
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The local food retail sectors in both places are composed of several small retailers and a few
small wholesalers. There are also a few large retailers from Antakya. The large and small
retailers are operating in a competitive environment. The small retailers operate in groups to
reach economy of scale and bring large quantities from Antakya to sell and to store. Both
players (small wholesalers & large retailers) supply the local population and two camps
(4,056 people ).
The small retailers generally buy products from the main market in Antakya and bring them to
the small town. Rice, maize, wheat flour, beans and chickpeas are available in the shops.
A few wholesalers are very dynamic in terms of supply and exert an influence in the town of
Yayladagi. It seems that the local retail food market is functioning well but under the control
of a network of wholesalers9 - who have large storage capacities and intervene at retailer
level.
There are different types of retail channel distributions: i) the wholesaler supplies the retailers
(purchase within the town), ii) the wholesaler intervenes at the retail level (the shops belong
to the wholesaler) and iii) the wholesaler in the main market (Antakya) supplies to a retailer
network in the local towns.
Both wholesalers and retailers are registered. They also have bank accounts and have access
to credit. Some of the retailers have warehouses close to the shop.
c) Upstream supply chain in Yayladagi and Altunozu
The main market in Antakya is well-integrated with production areas and consumption
centres, well-organized and regulated. All main wholesale markets are accessible by road.
Markets in Antakya are reliable to ensure a stable supply chain. Food is abundantly available.
The main market in Antakya plays a role as storage market. The supply will be able to
respond to an increased demand.
Many products are available in the local town and there is a reasonable stability for the supply
chains. The large and small retailers are able to bring products from several production areas
to the consumption centres on time for an affordable and competitive price10
. The increased
demands for goods via vouchers can be satisfied through the large and small retailers. Since
most products are coming from Antakya it is important to regularly monitor the wholesale
market in Antakya.
The reported supply chain speed is high – even through small retail shops at local level.
Suppliers reported minimum 3 days order lead-time for delivery to the camps. Additional
orders up to 50% of the regular orders were delivered within the same day but created
significant strain on the supplier. Ad hoc orders above 50 percent of regular delivery can be a
problem.
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Because of the retail supply chain is highly interconnected and provide high level of services directly to the customers. Indeed, the
distribution network is integrated into the service providers supply chain.
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Supply chain diagram by commodity type
Note: data illustrates the logistics pattern (based on random interviews with retailers and wholesalers at local
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WFP RESPONSE STRATEGY
After the field visits, the mission team met Dr. Fuat Oktay, President of AFAD, Mr. Fatih
Özer, Head of Department of Response of AFAD, and Mr. Berk Baran, Head of Department
and Deputy Directorate General for International Political Organization. WFP presented the
field visit findings and discussed the way forward. As a result of the discussion the sides
agreed to the following strategy:
1. To implement the gradual transition from in-kind food assistance to a market-based
approach with vouchers.
2. To work together with the Government on the integration of food assistance in the -
initiated vouchers scheme in Kilis camp. The estimated population is 12,000 people.
3. In parallel, to initiate the transition to a voucher-based project in the camps of Hatay
Province, where people have cooking facilities and access to existing shops in vicinity
of camps. The estimated population in these three camps is 6,200 people.
4. Continue with the one remaining camp in Hatay (Boynuyogun camp: 1,783 people)
after installation of shop facilities are done at the camp. The temporary infrastructure
for shops to be installed by government and WFP would make arrangements for shop
services (selection/contracting).
5. Expand the voucher project to the rest of the camps after installation of cooking
facilities. AFAD will assess the camps and communicate to WFP the timelines and
plans for installation of cooking facilities.
a) Beneficiaries and Targetting
During the initial phase WFP will assist approximately 30,000 registered Syrian people for
the duration of six months. The prioritization of the geographic areas or camps for the
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voucher-based assistance is guided by the context and specific camp conditions . The intial
plan is to assist approximately 18,000 people residing in camps currently equipped with
cooking facilities, and which have easy access to shops, and then to continue with the rest of
the camps according to the plan outlined above.
b) Transfer Value (of Vouchers)
The transfer values of vouchers used in Lebanon and Jordan is calibrated to US$ 31 which
represents the monetary value of the food basket proposed under WFP Regional EMOP. The
same voucher value was committed by WFP during initial meeting with the GoT and during
the field assessment mission in July.
After conducting the price analysis across the provinces currently hosting Syrians the mission
ascertained that the cost of the EMOP food basket is higher in Turkey than it is in Lebanon or
Jordan. The highest prices for food were observed in Sanliurfa province, with the EMOP food
basket cost reaching US$ 48 at the retail prices while lowest prices are observed in Hatay
province with the cost of basket at US$ 42.
Table 3. Voucher Value Calculation for Turkey Operation
Commodity Nutritional
Value (kcal)
Daily Ration
Person/kg
Price per kg
(TRY*)
Daily cost
/person (TRY)
Med. Grain Rice 720 0.2 4.4 0.88
Bulgur 455 0.13 1.9 0.25
Pasta 174 0.05 2.1 0.11
Pulses 169 0.05 3.4 0.17
Sugar 200 0.05 2.9 0.15
Sunflower Oil 292 0.033 5.6 0.18
Iodized Salt 0 0.005 1.2 0.01
Beef/Mutton 84 0.038 26.3 1
Total kcal/day 2094 Daily value in TRY 2.74
% from protein 10.8 Daily value in USD 1.5
% from fat 18.5 Monthly value USD 45
*TRY- New Turkish Lira
In order meet the beneficiary needs with the same level of assistance as in Jordan or Lebanon
the mission recommends to increase the transfer value from the initially proposed US$31 to
US$45, which is an average cost of the food basket over the provinces and time. The
Government has agreed to complement this transfer for the provision of, for example, baby
food however, the transfer modalities (cash or in kind) have yet to be defined and agreed
upon.
c) Transfer modality and Delivery Mechanism
In line with WFP Regional EMOP 200433 and the preference of the Turkish Government,
WFP will use the food voucher modality to meet the food needs of the Syrian population. As
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an interim solution WFP will use a paper voucher as a delivery mechanism, while the
Government tests the implementation of biometric ID cards. As soon the government
confirms sustainable functionality of the ID card system and rolls out the system to all camps,
WFP will shift to the e-voucher system using biometric ID cards issued by Government.
d) Shop selection and contracting
As discussed and agreed with AFAD, WFP will tailor the voucher- based assistance for each
camp based on the context and the type of assistance provided by the Turkish Government to
date.
WFP will continue use of existing shop arrangements in the Kilis Camp where GoT has
tested an e-voucher system through the shops in the camp. Currently, there are three shops
facilities in the camp. The shops are supplied by three suppliers: Bizim, Sima and Halkmar.
The suppliers offer the same price as the market price in town. The mission recommended
pursuing the voucher-based assistance with the existing suppliers and the contractual terms
may need to be revised.
Separate counters for men and women will need to be installed, following suggestions from
Kilis camp management after the opening of the shops on 18 July.
The shopping access may need to be scheduled to ensure that different groups have access
during different days of the week to avoid congestion, at least at initial stage until
beneficiaries develop trust that availability will be assured throughout the week.
In Hatay Province, WFP will link beneficiaries to existing shops and retailer sector
present in urban areas of Yayladagi and Altinozu towns. According to information
gathered in the field (retail capacity, supply chain, dynamic regional market, prices, and
market integration) and the retailer checklist data, the shops in both towns have capacity to
meet the demand created by the voucher-based assistance.
The mission also recommends involving the currently contracted suppliers of the dry ration in
the voucher programme together with the small retailers in Yayladagi and Altinozou towns.
The voucher program should be launched gradually in order to match the new demand and the
new supply. The small retailers in town need to have a strong partnership with the wholesalers
in town or in the main market in Antakya.
In Islahiye, Ceylanpinar and Boynuyogun camps as well in all other new camps under
construction, which are located far from urban areas and markets the mission
recommends pursuing the same strategy implemented in Killis camp. WFP will invite
large retailers to provide services within or outside the camp. These retailers’ will be
selected through the competitive process and those retailers offering favourable quality/ price
ratio will be contracted. The Government will provide infrastructure to the selected large
retailers.
e) Choice of commodities to be offered in selected shops
As described above, currently the Turkish Government provides highly diversified food
baskets through cooked meals and food parcels to Syrian citizens (Annex I) . The list of items
included in food parcels and meals are based on people’s preferences therefore it would be
important to maintain the similar level of diversity for food items important for nutrition and
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eliminate items that contain little nutritional value a such as carbonated sugar-filled
beverages, halva, or chocolate cream.
PARTNERSHIP AND PARAMETERS OF ENGAGEMENT
WFP will partner with Turkish Red Crescent (Kizilay) for implementation of the voucher-
based food assistance for the Syrian displaced population residing in camps. The Annex IV
describes general responsibilities of AFAD, WFP and Kizilay. The exact roles and
responsibilities of Kizilay will be defined based on the expertise they offer to the project.
WFP will formalize the partnership with Kizilay through a standard Field Level Agreement .
WFP will also establish a strong partnership with the Governorates in order to agree on the
implementation modalities and try to harmonise the assistance in all the camps as currently
each Governorate has the autonomy of deciding on level and how to provide food assistance
to Syrian population.
LIST OF ANNEXES:
Annex I: List of food items provided by Government to Syrian population in Hatay
Annex II: WFP food ration transfer value over provinces and period
Annex III: Proposed Roles and Responsibilities of parties
Annex IV: Mission Itinerary and people met
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Annex I: List of food items provided by the Government to Syrian
population hosted in camps in Hatay
Vegetables and Fruits
Oils and Fat
Potatoes
Margarine
Tomatoes
Sunflower Oil
Green Pepper
Olive oil
Lettuce
Courgette/Pumpkin
Pulses
Aubergine
Lentils (red)
Parsley
Lentils (green)
Mint
Dry beans
Garlic
Green peas
Onions
Chickpeas
Cucumber
Apple
Animal products
Banana
Beef
Lemon
Lamb
Poultry
Dairy and Eggs
White Cheese
Cereals and pasta
Cheddar Cheese
Bulgur (grain)
Salted Yoghurt
Bulgur (fine)
Fresh Yogurt
Rice
Milk
Flour
Butter
Vermicelli
Eggs
Spaghetti
Bread
Spices and condiments
Corn flour
Red Pepper (grinded)
Humus Salt
Items with little nutritional
value
Lemon salt
Chocolate crème
Soda Bicarbonate
Hazelnut Cream
Tomato pasta
Turkish coffee
Red Pepper paste
Halva
Black Pepper
Pomgranate Syrop
Cilantro
Grape molasses
Zahter (thyme paste)
Coca Cola
Dried Mint
Juice powder
Tahini
Sugar
Tea
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Annex II: Voucher basket value over time and provinces
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ANNEX III: PROPOSED ROLES AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES (subject to
further discussion, inclusive of but not limited to)
AFAD shall:
Facilitate coordination with local authorities
Ensure WFP and its partner (Kizilay) have unobstructed access to beneficiaries of the
voucher-based assistance.
Guarantee to provide regular access to the updated camp population list.
Advocate and coordinate with government and external partners and donors so as to ensure
the provision of cooking facilities for the expansion of the voucher based programme.
Turkish Red Crescent (Kizilay) shall*:
With the guidance and technical support of WFP Kizilay shall identify, contract and train
shops in voucher project implementation. The shops selection criteria will be jointly
developed by WFP and Kizilay in consultation with local authorities. The final list of
shops selected for vouchers shall be endorsed by WFP.
Organize information campaign on voucher implementation modality and timeframe aimed
at beneficiaries, shopkeepers and the local authorities;
Arrange for reception from WFP and distribution of food vouchers to beneficiaries
according to distribution plans endorsed by WFP.
Monitor food quality and prices, the redemption process and adherence to contractual
agreement of selected partner shops; Monitor the food consumption of beneficiaries
through monthly family interview.
Maintain proper accounts of all funds received from WFP and disbursed to participating
shops and funds received from WFP but not distributed or disbursed.
Provide monthly progress reports, including both narrative and quantitative information on
beneficiaries assisted and funds disbursed to shops.
Establish complaint mechanism and helpline for beneficiaries and shop keepers in order to
monitor the implementation and progress of the project.
WFP shall*:
Liaise and coordinate with AFAD and local authorities on all aspects related to voucher-
based project implementation.
Provide technical advice and guidance on the implementation of the voucher-based
assistance.
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Arrange for the printing and supply of vouchers required for the implementation of the
proposed assistance.
Provide training, where necessary, for the Kizilay staff on the management of the operation
(e.g. baseline selection, verification, monitoring, accounting, reporting and finances).
Provide project funds intended for beneficiaries to Kizilay according to agreed distribution
plan and cover project implementation cost of Kizilay according to agreed budget.
Conduct regular monitoring of activities, including the voucher redemption process and
reimbursement of shops, beneficiary post-distribution monitoring.
*note: some of the responsibilities of Kizilay and WFP may alternatively be outsourced to a
private service provider (voucher printing, payment to shops, etc..)
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Annex IV: Mission Itinerary and People Met
20 July 2012 Friday
14:45 Arrival in Gaziantep
15:30-16:00 ETA in Kilis
16:30 Briefing by UNHCR Team
21 July 2012 Saturday
08:30 -11:00 Visit to Kilis Oncupinar Container Camp.
Briefing by MFA Regional Representative Mr. Suphi ATAN
Meeting with Camp Managers/AFAD
Visit the camp site and supermarkets in the camp
12:00 Departure from Kilis to Islahiye 13:30 Arrival in Islahiye Camp
Meeting with MFA representative Mr Halil GEYLAN and camp management
16:00 Depart from Islahiye
17:30 Arrival in Kilis
22 July 2012 Sunday
08:00 ETD Kilis 12:00 ETA Sanliurfa Ceylanpinar Meeting with Camp management -
AFAD – Mr. Edip COLGECEN, Camp Manager
16:00 Drive to Sanliurfa
23 July 2012 Monday
07:30 ETD Sanliurfa 12:30 ETA Antakya/Hatay
13:30 Meeting with Dep. Governor of Hatay Mr. Orhan MARDINLI and Halil YUCELEN,
AFAD
14:30 Drive to Yayladagi – Meet with Sub Governor
14:30 – 15:30 Visit to Yayladagi 1 Tekel Camp meeting with Camp Management
15:30 – 17:00 Visit to Yayladagi 2 YIBO Camp meeting with Camp Management
17:00 Drive to Antakya/Hatay
24 July 2012 Tuesday
09:00 Drive to Altinozu
10:00 Meeting with Sub Governor
10:30 Visit to Altinozu Tekel Camp meeting with camp Management
12:00 Drive to Altinozu Boynuyogun Camp
13:00 Arrive in Altinozu Boynuyogun Camp - Meeting with Camp Management
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15:00 Return to Antakya/Hatay
25 July 2012 Wednesday
17:00 Return to Ankara from Hatay