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<p>The UK is a significant donor to the World Food Programme (WFP) voucher programme
in Darfur. Over the last 12 months, Department for International Development (DFID)
staff have visited voucher sites in all Darfur States where the programme is operating
to monitor the programme. They met with WFP staff, partner agencies and beneficiaries.
DFID is satisfied that the process of identifying and verifying programme beneficiaries
based on biometric data, and conducted jointly by WFP and the International Organisation
for Migration, ensures that the programme reaches intended beneficiaries. The planned
roll out of electronic voucher cards with biometric data will further strengthen the
process of ensuring beneficiaries receive what they are entitled to.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>WFP conducts regular monitoring of a sample of beneficiaries immediately
after vouchers have been distributed and again, approximately two weeks later, when
they visit beneficiaries in their homes to assess how vouchers have been utilised.
Monitoring is complemented by internal evaluations which allow WFP to assess the effectiveness
of the programme in terms of value for money and the impact on food consumption and
dietary diversity.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We will continue to closely monitor
the programme through regular reports and field visits.</p><p> </p>
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