8^th Meeting of the COMCEC Poverty WG Presentations

“Forced Migration in the OIC Member Countries: Policy Framework Adopted by Host Countries”
(November 3rd, 2016, Ankara, Turkey)

1. COMCEC Poverty Outlook 2016

• Mr. İbrahim Emre İLYAS, Expert, COMCEC Coordination Office

2. Overview of Forced Migration in the OIC Member Countries

• Mrs. Kathleen NEWLAND, Expert, Migration Policy Institute

3. Selected Case Studies from the Member Countries and Recommendations on Forced Migration

• Mr. Brian Salant, Expert, Migration Policy Institute

4. Responses of the Member Countries to the Policy Questions on Forced Migration

• Mr. Mehmet Akif ALANBAY, Expert, COMCEC Coordination Office

5. Member Country Presentations

• Turkey

6. The Role of International Institutions and NGOs in Forced Migration

• Experiences of UNESCAP in Social Protection Programmes

Ms. Damla TAŞKIN, Livelihood Officer, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Ankara Office

• Turkish Red Crescent’s Experience in Humanitarian Support and Social Assistance Programs for Forced Migrants

Mr. Serkan YILMAZKURT, Director of Immigration and Refugee Services, Turkish Red Crescent Society (KIZILAY)

• IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation’s Experience in Humanitarian Support and Social Assistance Programs for Forced Migrants

Mr. Mustafa ÇAĞLI, Coordinator of Services for Syrian Refugees, IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation

• Turkiye Diyanet Foundation’s Experience in Education Services and Assistance for Forced Migrants

Mr. Veysi KAYA, Director of Education and Culture Services, Turkiye Diyanet Foundation