Cash and Voucher Monitoring Group CASH RELIEF COMMITTEE / COMMUNITY LEADER (CL) FGD PROMPT SHEET 1.5 NGO. 1.7 Village

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1 Cash and Voucher Monitoring Group CASH RELIEF COMMITTEE / COMMUNITY LEADER (CL) FGD PROMPT SHEET 1. Cash Relief Committee / Community Leader Details 1.1 Name of Independent Field Monitor 1.3 Date 1.6 District 1.4 Time at start of interview 1.2 CL case study ref number 1.5 NGO 1.7 Village 1.8 Composition of the FGD participants (eg. Cash relief committee, elders, etc.) enter numbers below Community elder / leader Member of CBO Imam Local businessman Teacher Male Female 1.9 If it is a cash relief committee, how were members selected and appointed? 1.10 Are any FGD group members cash transfer / voucher beneficiaries? Code 1 = all, 2 = some, 3 = none 1.11 If yes, why were they targeted to receive cash / vouchers? 1.12 Was the FGD group involved in targeting / selection of the beneficiaries? yes / no 1.13 What did this role involve? 1.14 What were the targeting criteria used? 1.15 Does the role of the FGD group involve settling disputes arising from the cash / voucher programme? / no 1.16 If yes, describe the role below. 1

2 2. Selection and Targeting Was the Targeting process fair and transparent? Why? Why not? Were some wealthier families were registered for the cash / voucher transfer programme? Why? Did some households use influence to get registered? If so, how? Were some of the poorest households were left out of the programme? If so, why? Were there more vulnerable people in our working area than you were able to target? Tick as appropriate to some No 2.6 Did you have time to conduct targeting effectively? Did you have the logistic resources to conduct targeting effectively? If no, what was lacking? Was the community involved in defining community targeting criteria? Describe the targeting criteria used. Did the targeting process cause conflict within the community? Describe if so. Did Local militias and / or authorities try to influence the targeting process? Describe if so. Were Local militias and / or authorities successful in influencing the targeting process? If yes, describe. If no, what steps were taken to prevent their influence? 2

3 3. Verification and Registration Did the NGO make changes to your lists of potential beneficiaries? Why? Why not? Were some targeted households not registered because of lack of spaces on the programme? Did the NGO handle the selection and registration process with sensitivity? Describe. Did the NGO keep you and the community well informed about the registration process? Describe. Did the NGO honor its commitments with regard to the registration process? Describe. Did the NGO provide Identity cards to beneficiaries in a timely manner? Describe. Was the distribution of beneficiary identity cards handled in an orderly manner? Describe Were the opportunities for fraud during the registration process minimized? Describe the measures taken to reduce fraud. to some No 3

4 4. Communication with NGOs and Hawala, Complaints and Follow Up Did the NGO inform you clearly about how much beneficiaries would receive under the cash programme? Describe. Did the NGO clearly inform you about how long the programme would last for (i.e. for how many months cash would be provided)? Describe. Did the NGO tell you that beneficiaries can still receive their cash even if they move to another location / return to their original homes (for IDPs)? Describe. Did the NGO give you sufficient notice of the timing of the 1 st cash transfer? Describe how much notice was given. Was the information from the NGO regarding the timing of the 1 st distribution correct? If not, what was not correct? Are you aware of the complaints mechanism? If yes, describe how it works below to some No Does the complaints mechanism workeffectively? Provide examples. Did the NGO resolve complaints successfully and in a timely manner? Provide examples Does the complaints mechanism need to be improved.if yes, please describe how below 4.9 Have committee/elders been able to resolve grievances regarding the programme without the NGO If yes, describe below 4

5 5. Security, Taxation, Local Authorities and Access Did Local authorities / militias implement policies which supported the objectives of the programme (e.g. exchange rate controls)? Describe. Did Local authorities / militias provide practical support to the programme (e.g. security and travel permission). Provide examples. Did Beneficiaries and / or the community have to make a contribution to local authorities / militias If yes, how much and how frequently describe below to some No Did Local authorities / militias prevent or make it difficult for beneficiaries to access the cash / voucher distribution site? Describe. Did Local authorities / militias prevent or make it difficult for beneficiaries to access the retail outlets / markets? Describe. Did Beneficiaries have to pay to pass check points when returning from the Hawala / market? Describe, including how much was paid. Are Local authorities / militias supportive of cash transfer programming? Describe how they support the programme. 5

6 6. Final s for Cash Relief / CBO Committee Members 6.1 Are any committee members employed by the Hawala agency operational in the area? yes / no 6.2 Do any group members run a shop or other retail outlet? yes / no 6.3 If yes, is the shop engaged in the redemption of vouchers? yes / no 6.4 Do they receive benefits from being on the committee If yes, provide details below / no 6.5 Do they receive compensation from the NGO for being on the committee If yes, provide details below / no 6.6 Do they get tokens of appreciation from the community for the work they do? If yes provide information below / no If yes, provide examples. Phone contact for Community Leader / Cttee chairman Time at end of interview 6