Commodity Distribution, A Practical Guide for Field Staff (United Nations High Commission for Refugee, 1997, 77 p.)

(introduction...)

Purpose of this guide and how to use it

Glossary

Key Points

I. Overview

1.1 Definition of distribution

1.3 Food and non-food items

1.4 Programme planning questions

II. GETTING STARTED

(introduction...)

2.3 Beneficiary ration/registration cards/kits4

2.4 By whom

2.5 Where - How many distribution points, their location

2.7 Equipment for distribution

III. HOW TO CHOOSE AND SET UP A SYSTEM

3.1 The framework - an overview

3.2 Advantages and disadvantages of the three categories of distribution

3.3 Choosing the system

3.5 How to distribute through groups of heads of families (one method)

3.6 How to distribute through individual heads of family (three methods)

IV. INVOLVING THOSE CONCERNED

4.1 Refugee participation

4.2 The leadership may not truly represent the refugees

4.3 Refugee committees

4.5 Information to all the beneficiaries, the crucial factor

V. MANAGEMENT

VI. SPECIAL ISSUES

6.1 Common questions

6.2 How much to distribute when numbers are not agreed?

6.3 When you do not have enough to go around

6.4 Trading rations

6.6 Payment in kind

6.7 Retroactive distribution

6.8 Sacks and other empty containers

Annex 1 - Reporting on Food Distribution

1. Food Distribution Monitoring Report (Food 1)

Annex 2 - Reporting on Non-Food Items Distribution

1. Non-Food Item Distribution Report (NFI. 1)

Annex 3 - Reporting on Food Distribution

Worksheet for on Site Food Distribution Monitoring Report

Explanatory Notes

Annex 4 - Household Monitoring Report

Annex 5 - Post Distribution Monitoring

Market Survey Report Form

Annex 6 - Bibliography