Strengthening refugee support systems in Türkiye

Millions of refugees in Türkiye depend on international support. But be truly effective, this support must be targeted, coordinated, and continuously assessed.

GOPA is helping with the so called SUMAR Project (Technical Assistance to Monitor the Performance of EU Support to Refugees in Türkiye) the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye, the Directorate General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST) and their partners to assess and optimise the impact of their refugee support programmes. Our work strengthens monitoring systems to improve decision-making and accountability across the seven key areas of the project: Education, Health, Protection, Basic Needs, Livelihoods, Municipal Infrastructure, and Migration and Border Management.

Improving performance through data-driven insights

Effective support starts with reliable data. GOPA conducts regular project assessments and updates the SUMAR Results Framework, ensuring that interventions align with evolving needs. By continuously monitoring project performance and delivering actionable insights, we engage and support stakeholders to make a relevant, lasting impact.

Building skills for long-term change

Behind any strong system are skilled professionals. GOPA provides training and capacity-building for EU staff, the Government of Türkiye, and implementation partners. By equipping stakeholders with necessary skills and tools to monitor their programmes, we help to drive sustainable improvements in refugee support services.

Tailored on-demand support for EU Programme Managers 

Not least due to recent developments in Syria, the framework conditions for EU support for refugees in Türkiye are highly volatile. EU program managers often require ad-hoc data as well as tailored knowledge products as a basis for strategic and operational decision making. Our team of experts is in continuous exchange with decision-makers at the EU Delegation in Türkiye and provides needs-oriented data and assessments, customized to the requirements of our client.

By enhancing monitoring, evaluation and collaboration GOPA is helping the EU build a more effective, responsive, and sustainable system for refugees and host communities.