Vulnerability Assessment and Targeting of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Susana Moreno Romero Food Security Expert; WFP Lebanon CO susana.moreno@wfp.org Introduction to stakeholders Beirut, April 2013
Background 24 April 2012: 11,174 registered refugees 2 January 2013: 130,799 x 3 22 April 2013: 433, 467 4, 500 new registered / day (last week) Government: more than 1 million Syrians Heterogeneous geographical distribution x 39 Source: UNHCR 22/4/2013 update
Background Increasing number refugees + Funding constraints + Heterogeneous vulnerability situation of refugees = Need of targeted assistance and programme design according to the specific needs March 2013 - ECHO funded WFP PROFILING EXERCISE UNHCR and UNICEF co-fund some activities Source: UNHCR 22/4/2013 update
Objectives GENERAL Provide targeted assistance to Syrian refugees according to multi sectoral vulnerability criteria. SPECIFICS Characterize the refugee population in relation to key multi sector indicators. Estimate the current vulnerable population and the expected caseload. Identification of multi sectoral eligibility criteria and methodology for targeting according to their vulnerability. Apply the eligible criteria and methodology suggested by the results of the assessment and agreed among stakeholders.
Methodology 2 Phases PHASE 1. A multi-sectoral household survey - VASyR Estimated caseload Targeting criteria Recommended methodology PHASE 2. Application of the criteria to each refugee household following a standard methodology.
Census vs sampling Possibility of more in depth questionnaire Reduce data collection time Reduce field staff needed better quality Suggest targeting criteria and methodology based on sound analysis Gives the possibility of reducing number of household visits and/or the information to be collected at the household.
Methodology - Phase I Population Syrian refugees registered and awaiting registration with UNHCR Sampling STRATIFICATION according to their registration date Awaiting registration ( 128,000 persons) 2 Registered in the preceding 3 months ( 135,000 persons) 3 Registered in the preceding 3-6 months ( 73,000 persons) 3 Registered over 6 months ago ( 58,000 persons) 3 Within each strata - 2 Stage cluster random selection. 1 st stage cluster selection proportional to population size 2 Numbers based on 10 April 2013 data base provided by UNHCR. 3 Number based on 17 April 2013 update. ttp://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/country.php?id=122
Methodology - Phase I Estimated prevalence: 50% Desired precision: 10% Design effect: 3 Population size / strata = 345 HH Total population size = 345 x 4 = 1380 HH Non valid response households: 10% Assumptions Minimum 30 clusters / strata. 2 persons / HH visit (= 1 pair) 5 households / day / pair. 2 pairs / cluster / day (=1 team) 1 supervisor / 2 teams (4 pairs of enumerators) Minimum time for data collection minimum # enumerators
Methodology - Phase I Operations 1 team (= 4 persons) / cluster/ day = 10 HH 345 (HH / strata) / 10 (HH / day /team) = 34.5 35 cluster/ strata 35 (cluster / strata) * 4 strata = 140 clusters Option 1: 14 teams (56 enumerators) 10 days data collection 7 supervisors (1 per 2 teams) Option 2: 20 teams (80 enumerators) 7 days data collection. 10 supervisors (1 per 2 teams)
Methodology - Phase I Method Data collection by electronic devices (ODK) Daily upload Data security provision ensured. HH appointments only on the spot to reduce the risk of preparation by the household A field test will be conducted in advance to ensure the feasibility of the approach. Questionnaire Multi-sectoral Maximum 1 hour long
Analysis - Phase I Descriptive statistics of direct and indirect indicators by strata and operational areas. Classification of households according to their vulnerability following the criteria proposed by each sector. Indicators will be classified into 3 groups: Feasible to collect during refugee registration (REDUCED LIST). Feasible to collect without HH visit (EXPANDED LIST). Feasible to be collect only by household visits (HH LIST). Logistic analysis for each set of indicators Criteria identification Inclusion and exclusion error.
Methodology - Phase II
Exclusion REGISTRATION A first screening of households? IN DEPTH INTERVIEWS (WITHOUT HH VISIT) Partial screening through this method? Agreement among stakeholders to collect same set of indicators for a coordinated and effective targeting. Exclusion Inclusion Inclusion HH VISIT Most sensitive variables identified to be collected during HH visits. Criteria agreed among stakeholders. Exclusion Inclusion
ACTIVITIES Weeks April-May-June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Methodology agreement among partners x x x Presentation of the exercise to stakeholders x x Questionnaire finalized x x Questionnaire field test (paper & electronic) x x Households selection x Logistics preparation x Staff recruitment x Training x Data collection x x Analysis x x Reporting x x x Presentation of results x Launch of aplication of eligible criteria x
Technical Committee PHASE I ProGress database shared for: Coordination needs Random selection of clusters & HH Integrating ProGress information for analysis. Exclusion error of proposed vulnerability criteria. Key indicators needed for targeting provided by each sector Balance of exclusion / inclusion error agreed. PHASE II First phase results and recommendations agreed among stakeholders to follow a standard basic methodology and questionnaire for targeting.
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Implementation partners - responsibilities Staff recruitment (enumerators from partners?) Staff training (flexible to include extra modules) Software and programming for electronic devices (WFP support) Data collection Daily download of information into the server Daily briefings on data quality from supervisors to the teams Daily debriefings on field work from the team to supervisors Supervision data collection quality (together with WFP) Close coordination with WFP for all the process Data base (cleaned) (Basic statistics - in coordination with WFP) - OPTIONAL
Implementation partners alternatives ACTED REACH? 1 implementation partner or more than 1 by regions coordination for training and dates needed.
Staff alternative sources Agencies / Organizations / Government University Open recruitment
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Working groups Protection Nutrition Wash NFI Food security Health Education
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Conclusions Next meeting: Thursday 2 nd May 2:30 4:00 p.m. Proposals of potential implementation partners (by end of today tomorrow morning) decision to be made Agencies / institutions willing to provide staff as enumerators (specifying number by Monday) staff recruitment
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