1. Cash Based Transfer in WFP Cox’s Bazar Sub-Office, Bangladesh Fighting Hunger Worldwide

2. Cash Based Transfer in Cox’s Bazar Fighting Hunger Worldwide 1. Food Assistance in refugee camps using SCOPE Card 2. Women empowerment activity using both Cash Delivery and SCOPE Card 3. Unconditional Cash Grant (UCG) in emergency using Mobile Banking System

3. Fighting Hunger Worldwide PRRO: Assistance to Refugees in Camps WFP Bangladesh provides assistance to 33,000 refugees in the 2 official refugee camps (Nayapara & Kutupalong) since 1992 For 20 years, WFP provided in-kind food distribution of food baskets (consisted of rice, pulses and fortified oil) E-voucher system, termed as ‘FoodCard’ was introduced on August 2014. Delivery model: Evouchers Delivery Mechanism: SCOPE Card (Value voucher)

4. Fighting Hunger Worldwide PRRO: Assistance to Refugees in Camps (contd.) FoodCards are biometrically coded, using the fingerprint of the cardholders A woman is registered as card holder in each household along with up to two alternates FoodCard acts like a debit card and is recharged every month E-voucher transfer value is determined based on the market prices of a food basket which meets nutrition requirements 18 different food items are available Shops are open six days a week from 9 am to 5 pm

5. Fighting Hunger Worldwide PRRO: Assistance to Refugees in Camps (contd.) Achievement More cost-effective than in-kind food distributions Provides more flexibility and dignity to refugees Women refugees are the major customers Being biometrically coded, the FoodCards ensure that the right people receive assistance Live feedback

6. Enhancing Food Security (EFS) Fighting Hunger Worldwide EFS Beneficiaries: 9,600 women participate in Ukhiya (2,300), Teknaf (2,300) and Maaheshkhali (5,000) upazilas in Cox’s Bazar district Including their families nearly 50,000 people will benefit from EFS More than 400 SHGs Each participant will receive the following package: Monthly allowance of USD 13.41 for 21 months to cover essential household needs consumption needs Behaviour Change Communication to improve nutrition knowledge, facilitate women’s empowerment and improve awareness on socio-cultural topics Income generation support including entrepreneurship training, a small business grant (USD 192) and intensive skills training Women’s groups which enable women to support each other, enhance women’s voice and provide a platform for savings

7. Fighting Hunger Worldwide Enhancing Food Security (EFS) (contd.) 1 st four months Delivery model: Immediate Cash Delivery Mechanism: Cash Delivery Monthly subsistence allowance (MSA) is USD 13.41 Started from January 2016 Individual passbook with all information inserted Absentees receive MSA on following month

8. Fighting Hunger Worldwide Enhancing Food Security (EFS) (contd.) April 2016 onwards Delivery model: Evouchers Delivery Mechanism: SCOPE Card (commodity voucher) SCOPE roll out in April 2016 Individual barcoded cards MSA (USD 13.41) and asset grant (USD 192) through Evoucher Continue updating passbook

9. Emergency Response – Unconditional Cash Grant (UCG) Fighting Hunger Worldwide UCG to 4,420 flood affected ultra- poor households in Cox’s bazar. Assistance in line with JRP (Joint Response Plan) & coordinated with INGOs. Time: Aug-Oct 2015 Delivery model: Cash Account Delivery Mechanism: E-money (Mobile cash transfer mechanism) Package : USD 38.33/month for 3 months Principal participant: Woman