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VIDYA CHANDER&
LAUREN SHEAR
Sponsor Company: The World Food Programme‐EthiopiaThesis Advisor: Dr. Jarrod Goentzel
May 20, 2009
Humanitarian Aid in Less Secure Regions: An Analysis of World Food Programme Operations in
the Somali Region of Ethiopia
Roadmap
Background Information on the Somali Region
The Impact of Security Risks on the Somali Region
Current WFP Security Efforts
Tracking Technology
Conclusion
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Background Info – The Somali Region
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Physically located in Ethiopia but heavily influenced by Somalia
Background Info – The Somali Region
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Unpredictable weather patterns – susceptible to floods and droughtsHigh level of insurgency and low levels of law enforcement
Previous WFP Distribution in the Somali Region
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KeyWarehouseWFP ResponsibilityEthiopian GovernmentResponsibility
Current WFP Distribution in the Somali Region
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KeyWarehouseWFP ResponsibilityEthiopian GovernmentResponsibility
Security Risks Create a Need for Escorts
Escorts are unpredictable and can cause significant delays in delivery
Escorts reduce the frequency of delivery Creates larger lot sizes and higher cycle stock
Unofficial storage required at FDPs
Escorts increase carrier costs
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The Impact of Risk on Individual Routes
As escort requirements increase, cost increasesAs road conditions worsen, cost increases
Together, road conditions + escort need can categorize risk as a predictor of carrier rates
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The Impact of Security Risk on Loss
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2008 – Nine incidents of loss resulting in a loss of 211.5 MT 0.1% of total distribution!
Pattern of Loss52% of routes require an escort
48% of loss occurred on routes requiring escorts
Escorts serve their purpose
Current WFP Security Efforts –Joint Committees
Ethiopian Government, Ethiopian Military, WFP
Move distribution decisions closer to the field to allow for more frequent dispatches
Increases usage of local carriers
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KeyWarehouse
Current WFP Security Efforts –Carrier Contracts
Urges carriers to take full responsibility
Insists on full communication during a security breakdown
Sets strict guidelines for beneficiary interaction
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Current WFP Security Efforts –Food Monitors
Involves local employees in performance of distribution
Increases interaction with beneficiaries
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Source:: WFP/Melese Awoke
Recommendation:Implement Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Geo‐fencing
Deactivation locks
Overt GPS
DisadvantagesCarrier Hesitation
Cost
Technology cannot prevent theft from occurring however, it can improve visibility and enhance responsiveness
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Source: Premier Elect
Conclusion
Enhance collaboration and communication with all supply chain stakeholders
Decentralize decision making allows for more frequent deliveries and the use of local employees
Escorts may be burdensome but are likely effective and should be maintained
Technology may provide visibility and act as a deterrent but it will not prevent theft of aid
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C O N T A C T I N F O :
VIDYA [email protected]
LAUREN [email protected]
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