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Learn more about the cash programmes and work within the Europe region, carried out by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Search different resources including case studies, photos, articles and evaluations below.
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1 April 2020
Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) – monthly report April 2020 (Issue n.1)
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Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay)Short overview of programmatic highlights and achievements, as well as information on the use of cash and recipients in Turkey where the ESSN programme has been supporting about 1.7 million refugees a month.
23 February 2020
ESSN Mid-Term Review 2018/2019
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Development Analytics, Oxford Policy Management, Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay), WFPThis review focuses on four programmatic developments, specifically: (1) the SASF discretionary allowance, (2) outreach teams, (3) protection referrals and (4) the severe disability allowance. This review also examines the impact of the 2018 economic slowdown in Turkey on ESSN beneficiaries (5).
21 February 2020
How the EU and Turkey can promote self-reliance for Syrian refugees through agricultural trade
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ResearchOrganization:
Brookings, TENTThe report is divided into three sections: 1) a discussion of the current situation facing Syrian refugees in Turkey and the efforts made to provide better employment opportunities for them; 2) the challenges and opportunities with respect to accessing employment, with an emphasis on the agricultural sector; 3) a set of policy recommendations developed through interviews and discussions with academics, civil society representatives, Turkish national and local government officials, and representatives of international agencies, as well as officials from the European Commission and Parliament.
22 January 2020
Turkey Market Bulletin – Issue 13 (Q1 – 2020)
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AnnouncementOrganization:
WFPQuarterly bulletin with information on the macro-economic situation in Turkey, food prices, energy prices, MEB, and an overview of the implications of the COViD-19 pandemic.
21 July 2019
Refugees in Turkey – Livelihoods Survey Findings (2019)
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Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay), WFPThis survey provides additional evidence to inform the design of the transition from basic needs assistance to more sustainable livelihoods opportunities for refugees in Turkey. The survey sample is drawn from the ESSN applicant pool and aims to assess the potential for refugee integration into Turkish labour markets, as well as to identify key constraints. The survey was conducted among ESSN beneficiaries and ineligible applicants from 19 provinces in Turkey.
21 July 2019
Vulnerability and protection of refugees in Turkey
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ResearchOrganization:
Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay), WFP, World BankThis report provides a comprehensive view of the vulnerability situation of refugees eligible for ESSN and an assessment of how well ESSN targets, supports, and protects the most vulnerable refugees. The timing of the analysis takes place after programme eligibility is determined but before transfers are disbursed. Future work will focus on the impact of transfers.
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