SKA, Mogadishu and WFP Somalia, Nairobi Meeting Minutes AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION 1

Cash Working Group Meeting 24th October 2019 – SKA, Mogadishu and WFP Somalia, Nairobi Meeting Minutes AGENDA ITEM DISCUSSION 1. Follow up action points Trainings MEAAP Workstream Training on Common Indicators & ODK form - Completed  25 September - Nairobi  8 & 9 October - Mogadishu  16 October – Hargeisa

CaLP Trainings - upcoming  11-15 November – core CVA skills training for programme staff - Hargeisa  20 November – Mogadishu training  Early 2020 – core CVA skills training in Mogadishu, pending funding

1. Apply here for the 5 day course-Core CVA Skills for Program Staff for the Somalia/Somaliland practitioners to be held in Hargeisa on 11th- 15th November 2019. Deadline for application is the 31st of October 2019 2. Apply here for the 1 day The Fundamentals Course- Cash and Voucher Assistance for the Somalia/Somaliland practitioners to be held on 20th November 2019 in Mogadishu. Deadline for application is the 5th of November 2019

2. Cash and Markets quarterly CWG CVA transfer value recommendations approach dashboard  On a quarterly basis the CWG with the support of REACH releases a cash and markets (July to September 2019) dashboard.  Before its release, the quarterly dashboard is reviewed and endorsed by the market analysis workstream of the CWG.  The dashboards provide transfer value recommendations on a quarterly basis - based on the cost of the minimum expenditure basket (MEB) in Somalia for populations in IPC 3 and IPC 4 in addition to an overview of market performance for the quarter.  The primary data sources used are the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU), which provides price data, and the World Food Programme (WFP), which provides supply chain and port data. Data from other CWG partners is used on an as- available basis.  On a need basis as well, the CWG releases transfer value recommendations to inform CVA programming in Somalia based on any emerging events like drought, floods etc. This was last released in May 2019 to inform and guide the 2019 drought response; and transfer values have since been updated to reflect current market conditions (see below).

Key Developments July to September 2019 dashboard  The cost of the full MEB, and consequently the recommended transfer value, remained relatively stable (≤ 10% change) in the majority of the regions between this quarter and the previous one (April - June 2019).  However, notable changes were recorded in Bakool at +22%, in Bay at +19%, in Middle Juba at +18%, in Galgaduud at +12% and in Sanaag at -14%.  Similarly, the cost of the food MEB and resultantly the recommended transfer value, changed only slightly in the majority of the regions between this quarter and the previous one.

 Significant changes were however recorded in Bay at +46%, in Bakool at +33%, in Middle Juba at +23%, in Galgaduud at +13% and in Awdal at +11%. This is likely owing to the cumulative effects of below average 2018 Deyr (October - December) and 2019 Gu (April - June) rains.  The average price of main cereals (the cheaper of the two preferred cereals in a district) remained relatively stable in the majority of assessed districts in this quarter compared to the previous one.  However, important increases were recorded in Qansax Dheere at +49%, in Wanla Weyne at +33%, in Jilib at +25%, in Buáale at +23%, in Balcad at +15% and in Qoryoley at +11%.  Prices of imported commodities (red rice, sugar, vegetable oil and wheat flour) mainly remained relatively stable or exhibited small to medium changes in this quarter compared to the previous one.  Except in Northeast where it exhibited an important depreciation, the Somali Shilling (SoSh) and the Somaliland Shilling (SlSh) remained generally stable or changed by a small margin against the United States Dollar (USD).  Transfer values (full MEB and food MEB) have consequently been revised in 5 regions.

See attached July to September cash and markets dashboard.

3. Mapping of Cash and Voucher Somalia HDX Cash visualisation programming in Somalia  The CWG is working with OCHA IM and HDX to release visualisation mapping use of cash and vouchers in Somalia on a monthly basis.  Depending on the objectives of the CVA, partners involved in CVA in Somalia will report to the respective cluster using 4w reporting matrix provided by the clusters and the

clusters will compile and share the data with OCHA for analysis and then to HDX for the CVA visual.  CWG partners are urged to ensure they report their CVA programming to the respective clusters guided by the objectives of their CVA on a monthly basis.  Further guidance will be provided by the CWG on multi-purpose cash reporting.

DFID/ECHO Cash coverage analysis - ECHO and DFID have collaborated to visualise CVA coverage relative to IPC3+ population in need - Currently data has been collected through bilateral communications with WFP, BRCiS, and Somali Cash Consortium; hope to expand this in future

See cash coverage analysis in CWG presentation.

Kindly contact DFID Jake Peters for more information on the cash coverage analysis.

4. CPIAW Protection mainstreaming Protection Mainstreaming for CVA for CVA  Before provision of cash o FGD on key risks related to CVA provision o FGD on occurrence and prevalence of general protection risks o Baseline incl. negative coping strategies (family separation, early marriage, child

labor, school dropout, hazardous work)  During intervention o CVA risk monitoring (based on priorities identified in the FGD)

o Protection monitoring (based on protection risks identified in FGD and recommendation) o Protection mainstreaming in PDM  Evaluation o Baseline incl. negative coping strategies (family separation, early marriage, child labor, school drop out, hazardous work) o CVA risk monitoring (based on priorities identified in the FGD) o Protection monitoring (based on protection risks identified in FGD)

 Proposed Priority Protection Risks based on survey o Child labor o Conflict/violence as a result of or during distributions of humanitarian assistance o Denied access to voicing of complaints and concerns to duty-bearers o Land grabbing o Denial of or unequal access to humanitarian assistance o Theft / extortion of humanitarian assistance o Other negative impact of delivery of humanitarian assistance o Physical assault or abuse (outside of the household) excluding SGBV o Child recruitment o Forced returns/ relocations o Destruction of property / home / land / livelihood o Sexual assault (outside of the household) o Denied access to an effective remedy / redress. o Child Marriage o Trafficking in persons o Lack of access to legal counsel / representation o Forced marriage o Family separation

 Workstream is developing harmonised indicators and tools for monitoring & measuring protection outcomes in CVA, incorporating these into PDM questions o Recommendation to have a Full and Abbreviated list of indicators and PDM questions, so agencies can add as appropriate based on capacity & programme objectives o Recommendation to develop questions in ODK format linked to harmonised indicators, as was done with MEAAP Workstream indicators

See attached presentation by the CPIAW.

5. Sub-national CWG Updates Galmudug  Restrictions in humanitarian access - Roadblocks between Guriceel, Dhusamareb and Adado; fear of tensions/restricted access due to elections  Lack of rainfall leading to likely migration of pastoralists, migrations also observed to Adado & Dushamreb due to forced recruitments  There is high need of Somali currency in Galgaduud region since all current business transactions are conducted through mobile money transfer (EVC). In case the telecommunication system fail, all the business transactions will automatically fail until the system return to normal. However, Hornuud had been lauded by many partners for their quick and reliable mobile money transfer system (EVC) even in the remote areas.

 Hiraan partners found it difficult to travel to Adado, recommendation to join meetings over Skype  Next meeting - Thursday 19th December 2019, from 10am-12pm Baidoa  Held on 23rd of October, ACTED focal point has changed (see contacts list below) Banadir  October meeting cancelled, next meeting 3rd week of November

6. Workstream Updates Financial Service Provider  ToR for consultancy drafted and shared with workstream, chairs collecting feedback from workstream members  Call in early November to discuss and finalise ToR  MoU developed between GSMA, FSP Workstream Chairs, & CWG Chairs

Monitoring & Evaluation & Accountability to Affected Populations  See action points section for trainings update

Market Analysis  Meeting 25th October 2019 to endorse the cash and markets quarterly dashboard.  Meeting on the 25th of October to endorse the MEB review consultancy TOR.  Recommendation to present consultancy ToR to ICCG for feedback

7. AOB CVA and GBV Compendium training  CARE and the Women's Refugee Commission with support from UNHCR will be offering a pilot training on the recently released Cash & Voucher Assistance and Gender-Based Violence Compendium: Practical Guidance for Humanitarian Practitioners. The trainings will be held on the 20 and 21 of November in Nairobi.  A range of experts are encouraged to apply: cash and voucher assistance, gender- based violence, and humanitarian sector specialists; donors; researchers; and other members of the humanitarian community. Local women’s led organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. The training has no cost and no financial support is available for attendance. Applications of interest are open until the 31st of October. For more information please contact Holly Radice.

Gender, Cash Assistance, and Conflict: Gendered Protection Implications of Cash and Voucher Assistance in Somalia/Somaliland  In February 2019, CARE Somalia commissioned a study to examine how gender and protection issues interact with CVA programming. This report outlines the full findings from that study, which sought to engage in a deep discussion of (1) protection issues throughout the region, (2) differences in protection issues by gender, and (3) differences in protection issues by CVA status (i.e. receiving or not receiving CVA).  https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/gender-cash-assistance-and-conflict-gendered- protection-implications-cash-and-voucher

 Next CWG Meeting Thursday 28/11/2019 10am-12pm – Mogadishu – Venue to be confirmed.

Sub National CWG Contacts

Areas Organisation Location covered Type Name Focal Point Contact Alternate contact ADA (Active In Adan Okash adan.okash@adaso activedev1_gedo@ya LNGO Development

Bay Ali m.org hoo.com Aid) Bakool Baidoa jean- Lower Juba baptiste.heral@acted. Gedo Mohamed mohamed.abdi@acte INGO ACTED org; Middle Juba Abdi d.org [email protected] rg CPD (Centre for Issa Ali issa.ali@cpd- LNGO Peace and Hiraan Ibrahim africa.org Galmudug Galgaduud Democracy) Mudug Mohamed Mohamed.Abdi@car INGO CARE Ibrahim Abdi e.org OSPAD (Organization for Lower Gelle Moulid ospadsomalia@gmail [email protected] LNGO Somalis’ Shabelle Ibrahim .com m Mogadishu Middle Protection and Shabelle Development) Banaadir Francesca francesca.sangiorgi [email protected] INGO CWW

Sangiorgi @concern.net t LNGO TBD TBD TBD TBD suleiman.abdi@savet Nugaal hechildren.org, Puntland Abdirashid Abdirashid.Isse@sav Dahir.isaq@savethech Bari INGO SCI

Ismail Isse ethechildren.org ildren.org, hassan.hussein@save

thechildren.org HAVOYOCO Sool AbdilaahiMoh (Horn of Africa Abdilahihassan5@g Sanaag LNGO amoud

Voluntary Youth mail.com Somaliland Woqooyi Hassan Committee) Galbeed Amran Ahmed Amran.AhmedShire Togdheer INGO CARE Shire @care.org

CWG Workstream contacts To join or for more information on any of the CWG workstreams, contact: 1) For Cash for Work Workstream - Jurgen Feldmann, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe - juergen.feldmann@diakonie- katastrophenhilfe.org 2) For M&E and Accountability to Affected Populations (MEAAP) Workstream - Josephine Mwale, World Vision & Chana Opaskornkul, WFP - [email protected] & [email protected] 3) For Market Analysis Workstream - Hiba Abou Swaid, FAO - [email protected] 4) For Financial Service Provider Workstream - Rory Crew, Somali Cash Consortium & Chad Anderson, Save the Children - [email protected], [email protected] 5) For Cash & Protection Workstream – Anna Geller, DRC/Protection Cluster & Noanne Laida, OCHA - [email protected] & [email protected]

CWG 24th October 2019 – Attendance List – Mogadishu and Nairobi

Attendance No Name Organisation 1 Kaitlyn Scott CWG/CWW 2 Mary Karanja WFP 3 Rachel Wamoto UNICEF 4 Chana Opaskornkul WFP 5 Job Aminga WFP 6 Wan-Suen, So World Vision 7 Nadia Selim World Bank 8 Isaac Maacha FSC/WFP 9 Jake Peters DFID 10 Barbara Leseni TAF 11 Jamal Amud Mohud BRA 12 Shukri Cuse Hassan BRA 13 Farhia Beshiiv Hassan CORDO 14 Ibrahim Abda M Islamic Relief Worldwide 15 Hassan Morulid Yasin Alta Juba Relief 16 Eidid Hassan Ubeid Somali Food Bank 17 Moktar Mohamed Amin WYDO 18 Zakarie Abeli Dahir COOPI 19 Suleiman Abud Ali SBDO 20 Ismail Mohamed MCA 21 Abdirahman Amn Osman SLRO 22 Amina Abdulkadir Murid SLRO 23 Mohamed Dahir HIJRA 24 Mohamed Ali HIJRA 25 Moktar SORA 26 Ismail .A. Ismail EPs 27 Jaafarsadiq CESVI 28 Amina Al Absiye CARE 29 Halima Nasri CARE 30 Ales Ibrahim BRA 31 Mohamud Suhawuoga 32 Farax Castow Dahiye AAI 33 Ali Abdirahman INTERSOM 34 Hassan Hussein Save The Children 35 Anna Geller Protection Cluster 36 Muhsin Abdirizack ASPIRE 37 Yasin Ali Nour IPHO 38 Mohamed Abdullah Mohamed AAH (ACF)

39 Noor Hassan Adam Lidufom 40 Adeu Adow Noha Elife relief society 41 Ewa Naqri ION 42 Halima Mohamed Ali Saredo Org 43 John Alibosit UNHCR 44 Miria Ewaru Eeke UNHCR 45 Mohamed Dekow SLRO 46 Mohamed Omar Aden SLRO 47 Abdirashid Mahamed Ahmed SLRO 48 Chrystelle Tsafack TEmah UNICEF 49 Denis Nikitin World Bank 50 Hiba Abou Swaid FAO 51 Millibank Stephen IOM 52 Abdinasir Nour Ibrahim MRDO 53 Filson Mire Africa Disabilities Association 54 Jose M Benediti Prieto UNICEF 55 Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Saleh Mohamed Management 56 Daniel Molla FAO 57 Charity Sammy REACH 58 Francesca Sangiorgi CWW 59 Noanne Laida OCHA 60 Gelle Moulid Ibrahim OSPAD