In response to needs of both Syrians “under temporary protection” (SuTP) and unemployed Turkish citizens, a new project implemented with funding from the European Union, will fund a pilot employment support program targeting these populations. After registration with the Turkish Employment Agency (ISKUR), the program will provide a sequence of employment support activities, starting with registration with ISKUR, a skills assessment and placement in on-the-job training (OJT), if possible.

The study aims to analyse the linkages between poverty, forest dependence and land degradation. The socioeconomic household survey will provide baseline and supplemental evidence to concurrent World Bank projects.

The objective of this study is:

• to measure poverty robustly in areas of the project using SWIFT methodology;
• to collect all determinants to later measure forest income with SWIFT methodology; and
• to provide M&E tools to the ILM project team.

The Syrian crisis is currently described as the greatest humanitarian challenge for the international community and the MENA region. Due to the escalating conflict in Syria, dozens of Syrians are forced to flee their homes every day. To date, an estimated 6.3 million Syrians are internally displaced and 4.8 million have sought refuge in other countries (UNHCR).

UDA Consulting conducted a comprehensive household-level survey in the city of Luanda, which allowed for a more precise classification of households by poverty level. The poverty classifications will be used to calibrate and test an innovative approach to develop exceptionally granular poverty maps using high-resolution satellite imagery and machine-learning techniques. The poverty maps will allow Luanda’s water utility company to provide more effective water services through the better targeting of subsidies to the households that most require such assistance.