Türkiye: Cash-based Interventions Technical Working Group (CBI TWG) National Meeting Minutes 12 May 2026, Online Meeting

Country: Türkiye Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. National Meeting Minutes 12 May 2026, Online Meeting Chaired by: Ahmet Ünver (UNHCR) & Burcu Ayvazoğlu (TRC) Minutes Prepared by: Umay Atik (UNHCR) & Ahmet Ünver (UNHCR) Participating Agencies: Buca Municipality, ECHO, GOAL, ICS – Givy, IOM, IFRC, Olive Branch, SGDD-ASAM, Şahinbey Municipality, TRC, UFUK Horizon, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, YECED Announcements • 2025 CVA mapping exercise was reminded again, and it was noted that no inputs have been shared thus far. ➢ The exercise aims to collect additional programmatic data on cash assistance activities implemented during the previous year. In this context, the objective is to analyse previous-year data, identify existing gaps, and contribute to more effective prioritisation and implementation for the current year. ➢ 2024 CVA mapping dashboard was also shared for reference. ➢ A reminder email containing the guidance document will be shared following the meeting. ➢ Upon request, a separate meeting may also be organised on the mapping details and the breakdowns of the collected information. • A study on cash assistance for rent support regarding protection is being planned. ➢ The MPCA Guidance, which is updated twice a year by the CBI TWG, and the related Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) already include a rent component; however, this is addressed mainly from a basic needs perspective and at a minimum level. ➢ Rent-related needs may be higher in the protection context. In this regard, the study is planned to be initially developed within the CVA TAG and later disseminated more broadly. ➢ The main objective of the study is to strengthen harmonisation among partners under the guidance on protection-oriented cash assist...

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