Efficient and equitable distribution methods in consultation with stakeholders including the various recipient groups Recipients are well informed in advance of quantity and quality of food rations. Points of distribution be close and accessible to recipients of the food aid (as much as is possible). Information dissemination related to issues of should be widespread and above board. Recipients should be informed of: quantity and type of rations; distribution plan including day, time, location and frequency as well as any deviation to the plan that may be necessary. Supervision and guarding of distributions Politics not to be a factor in the food aid distribution. At no point should political affiliation be asked for or used as criterion. That there be no chanting of slogans, no requests for party membership cards at food registration or distribution gatherings Performance and effectiveness of food aid programmes should be monitored and evaluated 36