Minimum Standards for Food Distribution
Key Considerations: That distribution of food aid be Responsive, Transparent, Equitable
and Appropriate
Recipients of food aid are identified and targeted based on need by means of an
assessment carried out through consultation with stakeholders including the
beneficiaries
Registration of households receiving aid should be formalised, transparent and all
inclusive paying particular attention to vulnerability. Women who head families or
are single; as well as children from child-headed families should be allowed to
register in their own right.
Selection of distribution agents should be based on their impartiality, capacity and
accountability. May include local elders, local NGOs or other institutions .e.g.
Agritex, and churches who may then form locally elected relief committees at
ward or village level
Efficient and equitable distribution methods in consultation with stakeholders
including the various recipient groups
Recipients are well informed in advance of quantity and quality of food rations.
Points of distribution be close and accessible to recipients of the food aid (as much
as is possible).
Information dissemination related to issues should be widespread and above
board. Recipients should be informed of: quantity and type of rations; distribution
plan including day, time, location and frequency as well as any deviation to the
plan that may be necessary.
Supervision and guarding of distributions
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