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Standard Project Report 2016
diminished in view of the lack of resources, only two partners were contracted (Lutheran World Federation and
Association of Medical Doctors of Asia). WFP implemented all project activities in the camps through these two
partners. Furthermore, the successful implementation of the needs-based food assistance scheme was possible
due to the support from the Government, UNHCR and partners. The rigorous information campaigns and meetings
were conducted through formal and informal channels to ensure that beneficiaries understood the changes. The
information campaign was conducted three times in 2016 to share the changes in the food assistance modality for
2016, and to provide updates on the availability of funds and the WFP’s implementation plan for 2017.
Performance Monitoring
With the implementation of food assistance on a needs-based approach, WFP implemented an enhanced
monitoring process in the camps. WFP, with the support of Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA), started
post-distribution monitoring data collection on a monthly basis while increasing the sample of households for
outcome monitoring. The increased frequency of monthly data collection from annual post-distribution monitoring
helped WFP to analyse the immediate effect of the needs-based approach for food assistance. Since the frequency
of data collection increased, the post-distribution monitoring questionnaire tool was revised and shortened to reflect
data that would highlight the immediate effect of the ration reduction. Hence, the gender and protection corporate
indicators were not measured through post-distribution monitoring in 2016, although WFP plans to include them in
2017 along with further revision of the post distribution monitoring questionnaire tool.
WFP used digital devices to collect data on a real-time basis, which helped expedite data analysis and reporting of
trends at the end of each month. Likewise, AMDA collected market prices of various commodities from three major
markets situated inside and in the surrounding areas of the camps to analyse the fluctuation of commodity prices. A
bi-monthly technical meeting was also conducted at country office level together with the Government of Nepal,
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and donor representatives in order to
study the trends and understand the outcomes of each project.
Similarly, WFP along with representatives of cooperating partners, government representatives and camp
management committees, conducted regular monitoring of the projects implemented. Through this monitoring, WFP
collected data (using a set of predefined questionnaires) on food distribution counters, warehouses, food basket
monitoring centres and nutritional activities.
On-site monitoring of the daily food distribution was independently conducted by WFP and Lutheran World
Federation Nepal. This also included checking the food basket monitoring centres operated by AMDA Nepal, so as
to strengthen accountability at the distribution site. Similarly, WFP, Lutheran World Federation and AMDA
separately conducted random household visits to identify and mitigate any disputes and ensure the protection of
vulnerable families. Regular monitoring was strengthened through innovative approaches such as photo monitoring
to capture progress of the reclamation gardening programme activities. Individual case studies helped to
highlight the outcomes of the project on the beneficiaries.
The increased number of joint project unit-level meetings—eight per month per camp led by Lutheran World
Federation’s reclamation gardening programme team—helped communicate beneficiary concerns and share
organisational updates and issues directly with all stakeholders. Through Lutheran World Federation, WFP provided
appreciation letters and tokens of support to refugee volunteers and selected beneficiaries who provided
exceptional support in implementing project activities and supplying services to the community in order to recognise
their contribution.
Results/Outcomes
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Strategic Objective
: Save lives and protect livelihoods in emergencies (SO1)
Outcomes
: Stabilized or reduced undernutrition among children aged 6–59 months and pregnant and lactating women
Activity:
1)
Prevention of acute malnutrition programme for pregnant and lactating women, people living with HIV and
tuberculosis (TB) patients; and 2) prevention of micronutrient deficiencies programme for children aged 6-59
months
Nepal, State of (NP)
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Single Country PRRO - 200787