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Evaluation of the project “Building Resilience of Syrians under Temporary Protection and Host Communities in Türkiye through Supporting Socio-Economic Integration and Creating Livelihood Opportunities”

Project code: OSRO/TUR/901/EC

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 52 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Series title Project Evaluation Series

Series number 21/2025

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd6768en

Synopsis (short abstract) The evaluation was conducted to assess the project’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and scalability, with the aim of determining the extent to which the project achieved its intended objectives. The project successfully supported Syrians under Temporary Protection (SuTPs) and host communities by addressing labour market needs, strengthening agricultural practices, and expanding economic opportunities for women. However, long-term employability remained a challenge due to structural barriers such as land ownership restrictions, low wages and employer reluctance.  The project demonstrated adaptability to external shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 earthquake, by adjusting its training delivery methods and expanding livelihood support. The evaluation recommends a more holistic approach to combining policy incentives to render the contribution of ISKUR Employment Desks effective in supporting the employability of SuTPs; and a continued investment in capacity building through complementing it with elements of Farmer Business Schools, supporting the Farmer Field School digital platform, and further strengthening women-led cooperatives.

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FAO. 2025. Evaluation of the project “Building Resilience of Syrians underTemporary Protection and Host Communities in Türkiye through SupportingSocio-Economic Integration and Creating Livelihood Opportunities” – Project code: OSRO/TUR/901/EC. Project Evaluation Series, No. 21/2025. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd6768en

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