Protection Working Group Nassau Bahamas Verification Exercise Verification
Protection Working Group, Nassau, Bahamas Verification Exercise
Verification objectives 1. Consolidation and verification of existing lists 2. Inclusion of persons that can provide a “proof of being affected”? 3. Assist in locating potentially missing persons 4. Provide a proof – document and identification 5. Build an authoritative source of information to • • Avoid duplication and prevent fraud Target and coordinate assistance provided at household/individual level Assist in planning shelter response Support referral process for Child Protection, GBV, Psychosocial, health, Cash Transfer, legal issues, etc.
Process Steps - Workstreams 1. List Consolidation 5. Pre-processing 6. Verification Desk 9. Interoperability National Insurance Cash Transfer Register of affected BTC #disaster. ID Aliv Gender Based Violence Child Protection Psychosocial Legal Referral Housing Health 2. Master list of Phone# 3. Information Campaign 4. Appointment Scheduling System 7. Biometrics Records 8. Documentation 10. Assistance & Referral
1. List Consolidation Multiple potential dataset to be reviewed and consolidated to have a view of persons registered to date in affected areas 1. CASE REGISTRATION & INITIAL ASSESSMENT FORM - Department of Social Services - 2. Transportation Manifest 3. Collective Shelter list 4. Individual Shelter list 5. Missing person list 6. NIB - National Insurance Board – claims submitted
2. Master list of Phone# BTC Aliv • CDR (Call details Record) are strong identifiers and can be used as potential data source to be triangulated for “proof of being affected” • Phone numbers that were active in the period before Hurricane • Need to convey the telecom national regulator to obtain a consolidated list from both BTC & ALIV
3. Information Campaign • Key messages based on essential questions: • • Why should you register? What may I lose if I do not register? How can I prove that I have been affected? I am not in need now, shall I still register? How will the verification be organized? Where can I register? When can I register? • Plan for multichannel – Radio – TV – Facebook – Whatsapp https: //www. unhcr. org/registration-guidance/chapter 4/information-campaigns
5. Appointment Scheduling System • Allows regulation of crowds at reception centers for the verification process • Channel as much as possible through online tools • Pre-record some verification information – names – phone number – NIB# if any – etc. • Allow for alternative physical “Appointment Scheduling” for person with specific needs • Scheduling needs to account for reception capacity in each verification centers
6. Pre-processing • Precompile / Triangulate data in advance information from: • Consolidated list • Master list of phone • Pre-registration info obtained during scheduling • Apply clear business rules to be defined for the data triangulation • Outputs are pre-defined with list of verification questions to be used during the next step
7. Verification Desk • Organize logistics: • Decide on location of verification centers in New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleutra, (Florida? )… • Have small mobile units for persons with specific needs • Equipment: Computer – bar code scanners - biometrics equipment – plastic card printer – Generator for electricity • Crowd control / waiting area - security • Plan for training of interviewers • Interview time – probably around 35 minutes for each family of 5 • Plan for litigation desk / appeal process / fraud management
8. Biometric • Used to avoid double-registration of same individual • Brings credibility in the process • Ensures that consent is obtained and explained • At minimum – picture compatible with Face recognition standards (passport pictures) • Depending on national standards – fingerprint/iris scan?
9. Documentation • To be printed on site • Ensure some security on the card Registration card Sample 1. Include pictures, 2. Bar code to facilitate distribution tracking 3. QR code can include a biometric verification 4. Can be potentially paired with ATM capacity (smart card) to facilitate cash distribution.
Card type Description Punching card Advantage A simple card where holes can be punched Do not need a reader Bar code card Limitation Easy to replicate. Lengthy process to control card holder identity. A barcode is a series of alternating dark and light Affordability and simplicity: cheap and easy Technology susceptible to fraud, because fake stripes that are read by an optical scanner. The to generate the credential and it can easily be barcodes can also be created cheaply and easily, for organization and width of the lines is determined applied to cards or other items. example by photocopying real ones. by the bar code protocol selected. Magnetic stripe cards Proximity card Contact smart Card Are used in very high volumes in the mass transit No visible code on the card The card can be demagnetized. sector, replacing paper based tickets Must be swiped through a reader to be read. Often used for access control badge Card does not have to touch the reader or The Serial ID within the card is not encoded even be taken out of a wallet or purse. Embedded microprocessor and memory. Card memory can be used for storing credits or Since contact cards must be inserted into readers biometric data (i. e. fingerprint template) of a carefully in the proper orientation, the speed and user. convenience of such a transaction is not acceptable for most access control applications. Contact less smart cards Cater to many similar applications encompassed Allows for faster and more convenient Less memory by contact smart cards. transactions by eliminating the need for contact between the card and the reader. The chip add some encryption algorithm and better security Contact smart card (for application using Compromise between security (with the chip) memory) with magnetic card for rapid and rapid processing (with the magnetic stripe) identification. Equivalent to smart card but the chip is packaged in a water proof wristband Hybrid smart card Contact less wristband smart
9. Interoperability National Insurance Register of affected Cash Transfer Gender Based Violence Child Protection Psychosocial Legal Referral Housing Health • At minimum – data interoperability with a specific & common #disaster. ID for each Ind/Household to be used in all connected systems • If possible – system interoperability through API/Webservices • Each existing system to maintain existing scopes in terms of specific assistance/case management / referral tracking
10. Assistance & Referral • Fast track procedures for individuals/household with a #disaster. ID • Prioritisation of “persons with specific needs” - Child at risk Unaccompanied or Separated Child Single Parent Woman at risk Older person at risk Survivor of SGBV Disability Serious medical condition Legal/Physical protection needs
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