Minutes of the Borno Food Security Sector Meeting

MINUTES OF THE BORNO FOOD SECURITY SECTOR MEETING Location: Borno State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (MoANR), Conference Room Date: 11 February 2019 Time: 10:05am – 11:45am

AGENDA

1. Welcome, Opening Remarks and Round of introductions (5 min) 2. Review of action points and approval of minutes of the previous meeting (5 min) 3. Updates on the February 2020 Emergency Food Security Assessment (EFSA) by WFP (10 min) 4. Presentation and discussion on the recommendations from the Harmonization Taskforce on food assistance activities (25 min) 5. Updates on the preparation for March 2020 Cadre Harmonize (10 min) 6. Presentation on Post temporary closure impact analysis, by AAH (12 min) 7. Sector updates (20 min) 8. Partner updates (15 min) o Government stakeholders (MoA, NEDC, NEMA, SEMA, MRRR, NCFRMI, etc.) o Others 9. AOB (5 Min)

SUMMARY OF ACTION POINTS

1. Sector to organize GBV integration training 2. Sector to follow up on MC food assistance phase out in Bama host communities 3. Sector to verify the food gaps in Madinatu and African Mission Camp with SEMA, partners and other sectors 4. Sector to give a dedicated briefing session with the new Borno MoA Permanent Secretary 5. Sector to finalize the list of FSS focal points for key LGAs in Borno State and share the ToR 6. Sector to share the Expression of Interest and draft TOR for the position of FSS Co-coordinator/NGO Co-Lead 7. WFP to share Sep. 2019 EFSA findings, MEB analysis and Joint Market Assessment report

No PROCEEDING ACTION POINTS 1 Welcome, Opening Remarks and Round of introductions The meeting was opened by the Chair and followed by self-introductions.

2 Review of action points and approval of previous minutes Pending items from the 1. Sector to organize GBV integration training – Pending meeting will 2. Sector to follow up on MC food assistance phase out in Bama host communities – Pending be part of the 3. Sector to verify the food gaps in Madinatu and African Mission Camp with SEMA, partners and other action points sectors – Pending for next 4. Sector to give a dedicated briefing session with the new Borno MoA Permanent Secretary – Pending meeting 5. Sector to share the revised harmonization guidance notes – Ongoing. 6. Sector to finalize the list of FSS focal points for key LGAs in Borno State and share the ToR – Ongoing

7. Sector to share the Lessons Learned documents on Poultry, Cattle/Sheep/Goats – Done 1

8. Sector to share the Expression of Interest and draft TOR for the position of FSS Co-coordinator/NGO Co-Lead – Pending 9. WFP to share Sep. 2019 EFSA findings – Pending

After the review, the minutes of the meeting held on 28 January were adopted.

3 Updates on the February 2020 Emergency Food Security Assessment (EFSA) by WFP

• Timeline for data collection: 14th to 27th February 2020 (~14 days of data collection). • ‘Light EFSA’ proposed for this round of EFSA • Data collection proposed at the ‘domain’ level as opposed to ‘LGA’ level -> only for February editions, September round to retain LGA level; • Benefits: Time-saving, Cost Effectiveness, Sustainability & ability to trigger early warning for more in-depth assessment • Geographic Scope: 22 Domains constituted of 61 LGAs in the 3 Northeast States of Nigeria: Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. • In Borno, Kukawa, Guzamala, Abadam & Marte will not be covered, due to recent security situation or inaccessible to humanitarian actors.

EFSA Domains and LGAs

Number of Clusters and Households Planned for Coverage

Full presentation can be found here: https://fscluster.org/nigeria/document/presentation-february- 2020-emergency

4 Presentation and discussion on the recommendations from the Harmonization Taskforce on food assistance activities

Recommendations from the Harmonization Taskforce on food assistance activities

Date: 23 Jan - Participants: SCI, WFP, AAH, CRS and FSS

1. Per capita approach: a. Household (HH) of 1-3 members – Transfer Value (TV) to be calculated based on food expenditure analysis b. HH of 4-8 members – TV to be calculated based on actual number of HH members c. HH of 8+ - TV to be calculated based on a HH of 8 members. 2. Per HH approach: a. HH size to be determined per LGA based on DTM, EFSA and HEA data 3. Composition of food assistance package and TV updates: a. 2000 Naira to be added in the TV per HH based on EFSA analysis on cooking fuel need. b. No change required to the current food basket included in the Harmonization Guide – rice, millet, maize, beans, vegetable oil/groundnut oil, groundnut, sugar, salt, palm oil, onion c. Revision required to the Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) food item list to ensure it aligns with the food basket in the Harmonization Guide. d. No additional condiment to be included in the food basket for the time being as more analysis is needed. The discussion on condiment inclusion is inconclusive.

e. Joint market assessment data to be used to update the TV per location.

Discussions: - No particular concerns/objection raised by partners regarding the recommendations by the Harmonization TF during the meeting. - MEB analysis informed by Sep 2019 EFSA and joint market assessment will be used to update the transfer value in the sector’s harmonization guide. - Cooking fuel needs is key - per capita or per household approach? -> both approaches have their own risks. Therefore, partners must be able to understand the risks and how to mitigate them before taking up either approach. Partners can see previous presentations from different partners on the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

5 Updates on the preparation for March 2020 Cadre Harmonize

Inaccessible/Hard-to-Reach Area Taskforce (comprised of WFP, FAO, FEWS NET, REACH, Nutrition Sector, IOM-DTM and Government stakeholders) 1. Finalized the methodology and questionnaire for food security data collection. 2. The target for data collection will be new arrivals from inaccessible areas arriving in reception centers or camps in 12 selected field locations within the last 30 days. 3. The data collection exercise will take place in the month of February.

Discussions: - The sector is pushing for the CH training and state level analysis to take place in Maiduguri. Partners will be given more information as soon as it is confirme

6 Presentation on post temporary closure impact analysis, by Action Against Hunger (AAH)

Full presentation can be found here: https://fscluster.org/nigeria/document/presentation-impact-aah- activities

Conclusions • There are indications that the temporary suspension of food assistance in the communities had a negative impact on the availability of adequate and nutritious food for the beneficiaries. • This is shown by the decreasing number of households having an acceptable FCS, the decrease of the average MDDS-W and the corresponding increase in the HHS 4

• The findings of the PCA also revealed that, during the period of scarcity, the community also engaged themselves in small-scale ventures as a means of livelihoods. • This seemed to have occurred on a larger scale in communities that provides livelihood opportunities in the form of viable markets (MMC and Jere) and farmlands (Yobe State), as was indicated by the slightly increased HDDS and FCS. • These locations also have a cash component in their intervention modality (MMC and Jere (50% Cash) and Yobe (100%)), which might also have supported the beneficiaries to start up business ventures . Recommendations • There is the need to introduce and strengthen alternative livelihoods opportunities for the beneficiaries of food assistance, in order to diversify their sources of food supplies and to reduces the chances of over-dependence on aid. Livelihood venture should be introduced based on available opportunities in the communities. • Possible and feasible efforts should be made to introduce a cash component in the intervention modality in Monguno, and associated communities, which might encourage savings and provide opportunities for beneficiaries to engage in alternative livelihood ventures. • Supporting interventions with sustainable agricultural and livelihood options to be considered; such as distributing seeds and livestock to the beneficiaries, to enhance production and, food availability.

Discussion: - Partners highlighted the need/benefits of Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) schemes.

7 Sector updates

Operational updates 1. Governor food distribution in Monguno – One-off distribution only 2. Monguno- New Arrivals: As agreed among FSS partners, WFP, through ACTED, are the partners responsible for responding to the food needs of new arrivals. All new arrivals currently in RC have been assisted. 3. New Arrivals from Accessible Areas in Gwoza - Food assistance need: WFP through CARE will serve the new arrivals. The food will be sent this month. WFP are also updating the SOP. The situation has evolved and will need provision of assistance to all genuinely affected groups (who need assistance, regardless from accessible or inaccessible areas). 4. New arrivals from Auno at Dalori 1 & 2 being assisted 5. FSS Ad-hoc meeting with Agency for Coordination of Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Response in Borno on 05 February 6. Country Cluster/Sector Performance Monitoring (CCPM) for 2019 – Food Security Sector Sector to share the survey with partners today. Partners please fill it as soon as possible - Deadline 21 February.

Sector Information Management Training 2020 • Round 1 took place on Thursday 30 January 2020 with 33 participants (24 Male and 09 Female) • Upcoming Round 2 planned for February 27, 2020. Invitation to be sent out, prioritizing those who have applied and eligible. • Round 3 and Round 4 will be planned for Yobe and Adamawa. • According to the Pre and Post-Test feedback, the pre-test on average participants responded correctly at a rate of 25% as compared to the post-test which increased to 59%.

Some of the recommendations from partners included: - Adding more partners and the beneficiary type of “refugees” to the 5Ws drop down - Specifying the currency in the 5Ws template as Naira. - Partners also agreed that in areas where SO1 and SO2 activities are going to the same household, this should be clearly indicated in the column for remarks to avoid double-counting. - More clarification was also made that SAFE activities are reported to the FSS. SAFE activities can be under SO1 or 2 depending on whether it is for example longer term activities/livelihoods related such as Fuel-Efficient Stove factories or trainings, as compared to distributions of Fuel Efficient Stoves which are SO1.

8 Partner updates ADP Borno • Crop performance was generally good during the rainy season despite floods in some locations. Some community members raised complaints of not receiving support from government • Soya beans and ground nuts were affected by aphids and nematodes as one of the major diseases during last rainy season. • Insecurity remains a key challenge affecting farmers. This has led to limitations, ex: farmers are not allowed to grow tall crops such as millet and sorghum. The insecurity has further led to significantly reduced access to land, especially in northern part of Borno, ex: Monguno.

ICEED • Planning to distribute 5,100 FESs in collaboration with Mercy Corps.

9 AOB: Livestock and Fisheries Meeting to take place at 2pm, 13 Feb. at the FAO meeting room.

10 CLOSING: With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 am. The next meeting date will be on 25th February 2020 – Same time, same place

IN ATTENDANCE: 33 partners were in attendance - 40 individuals (12 Females & 28 Males)

Government/UN/Donors/Others INGOs NNGOs 1. FMARD 2. Plan 3. Propcom 4. Borno MoANR 5. Solidarites 6. Samaritan Care 7. WFP 8. IMC 9. JDPH 10. FAO 11. CARE 12. VSF 13. ICRC 14. CAID 15. AMG – Africa Missions Global 16. CRS 17. ICEED 18. JRS 19. GREENCODE 20. Mercy Corps 21. NEYIF 22. REACH 23. OH 24. ACTED 25. YIPDI 26. PUI 27. RRI 28. ZOA 29. CDHI 30. FEWS NET 31. HLI 32. FINDEF 33. SHF