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Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Appeal 2007 for the Great Lakes Region


1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In 2006, the Great Lakes Region (1) has seen a continuation of the trend towards peace and governance: with progress in the transition in the Democratic Republic of Congo; the establishment of a peace initiative between the Government of Uganda and the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army; and continued development towards improved governance in Burundi. Together, these processes represent a critical opportunity for the millions of people in the region who remain vulnerable as the result of decades of conflict and other crisis situations. However, the transition from cyclical violence, insecurity and human suffering into sustainable social and economic development cannot happen overnight or in isolation. The ability of humanitarian actors to provide assistance within the framework of transition and recovery is critical for both the alleviation of suffering and the consolidation of peace.

Whilst humanitarian needs can largely be attributed to a mixture of conflict, insecurity, and natural disasters, most also have their roots in the endemic poverty of the region. Poverty, a lack of basic social services, a lack of education, and weaknesses in governance have all contributed to an underlying vulnerability to recurrent disasters, epidemics, violence, and insecurity. A mortality survey conducted by the International Rescue Committee in 2004 and updated in 2006 estimated that approximately 38,000 deaths occur each month in the DRC over and above normal levels. This figure equates to 1,250 excess deaths every day. 70% of these deaths are, according to the study, attributable to easily preventable and treatable diseases. By mid-2006, over 4 million people were estimated to remain displaced in the region. In addition, 2006 saw the return of approximately 700,000 people, who will now face the challenges of reintegration, finding employment or other livelihood opportunities, accessing basic services, and recovering property.

In relation to humanitarian operations, United Nations agencies, international organisations and non-governmental organisations have been working throughout the course of the year to implement the humanitarian reform agenda, including the cluster approach. Whilst the process is still being developed or has not yet begun in a number of countries, the cluster approach is being applied in the DRC and Uganda. A meeting of regional partners and representatives of Country Teams in September 2006 helped to provide a lessons-learned and information-sharing opportunity in support of the implementation of the four pillars of reform. At regional level, a review of regional coordination structures was undertaken in May 2006 to examine the role of the groups in relation to the cluster approach, the outcome of which continues to be followed. The formation of partnerships and inter-organisational cooperation has continued to be strengthened throughout the year and is reflected in the response plans developed under the 2007 Common Humanitarian Action Plan as well as by the increased number of joint projects presented under the appeal.

Regional consultations under the International Conference for Peace, Security, Democracy and Development for the Great Lakes have continued throughout 2006. Following the signature of the Dar es Salaam declaration, three protocols—on the Protection of Internally Displaced Persons, the Prevention and Suppression of Sexual Violence against Women and Children, and the Property Rights of Returning Persons—have been developed along with two sub-programmes and seven projects. These components will be incorporated into the Pact on Stability, Security, and Development in the GLR for ratification by participating states in the region.

Over the course of the year, regional-level humanitarian partners have continued to monitor the situation in the region and to respond to ongoing and newly occurring emergency situations under the jointly developed 2006 Common Humanitarian Action Plan. In mid-September, stakeholders met along with representatives of donor organisations to undertake a final review of the 2006 process and to agree on needs and priority actions required in 2007. As a result of these consultations, stakeholders identified eight priority sectors and themes for action at the regional level: 1) Food Security; 2) Health and Nutrition; 3) HIV/AIDS; 4) Gender-Based Violence; 5) Education; 6) Coordination and Support Services; 7) Emergency Preparedness and Response; and 8) Early Recovery and Transition. In the weeks that followed, dedicated working groups developed response plans in each of these areas and developed a total of 30 supporting projects.

The Consolidated Appeal for the Great Lakes Region for 2007 requests a total amount of US$84,150,645. (2)

Consolidated Appeal for the Great Lakes Region 2007
Summary of Requirements - by Sector
as of 15 November 2006
http://www.reliefweb.int/fts
Compiled by OCHA on the basis of information provided by the respective appealing organisation.
Sector Name
Original Requirements (US$)
AGRICULTURE
4,720,085
COORDINATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
2,485,662
EDUCATION
2,857,178
FOOD
54,512,000
HEALTH
1,330,010
MULTI-SECTOR
13,822,218
PROTECTION/HUMAN RIGHTS/RULE OF LAW
4,423,492
Grand Total
84,150,645
Consolidated Appeal for the Great Lakes Region 2007
Summary of Requirements - By Appealing Organisation
as of 15 November 2006
http://www.reliefweb.int/fts
Compiled by OCHA on the basis of information provided by the respective appealing organisation.
Appealing Organisation
Original Requirements (US$)
Concern Universal
64,116
FAO
4,720,085
IOM
665,842
IRIN
111,278
OCHA
2,421,546
UNDP
1,630,800
UNESCO
2,745,900
UNFPA
424,790
UNHCR
13,822,218
UNICEF
358,450
UNIFEM
1,426,000
WFP
54,512,000
WHO
1,247,620
Grand Total
84,150,645

The list of projects and the figures for their funding requirements in this document are a snapshot as of 15 November 2006. For continuously updated information on projects, funding requirements, and contributions to date, visit the Financial Tracking Service (www.reliefweb.int/fts).


Notes:

(1) The Great Lakes region for the purposes of the CAP includes: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda.

(2) All dollar figures in this document are United States dollars. Funding for this appeal should be reported to the Financial Tracking Service (FTS, fts@reliefweb.int), which will display its requirements and funding on the CAP 2007 page.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Table I: Summary of Requirements – By Sector

2. 2006 IN REVIEW

3. THE 2007 COMMON HUMANITARIAN ACTION PLAN

3.1 The context and its humanitarian consequences

3.1.A The Context

3.1.B The Humanitarian Consequences

3.2 Scenarios

3.3 Strategic Priorities for Humanitarian Response

3.4 Response Plans

3.4.A Health and Nutrition

3.4.B Food and Livelihood Security

3.4.C HIV/AIDS

3.4.D Gender-Based Violence

3.4.E Early Recovery and Transition

3.4.F Education

3.4.G Coordination and Support Services

3.4.H Emergency Preparedness and Response

4. STRATEGIC MONITORING PLAN

5. CRITERIA FOR PRIORITISATION OF PROJECTS

ANNEX I. MATRIX OF ACTIVITIES TOWARDS THE OBJECIVES OF THE 2006 COMMON HUMANITARIAN ACTION PLAN

ANNEX II. OVERVIEW OF AGENCIES AND ORGANISATIONS

Table II: List of Project – By Sector

ANNEX III. DONOR RESPONSE TO THE 2006 APPEAL

ANNEX IV.

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Please note that appeals are revised regularly. The latest version of this document is available on http://www.humanitarianappeal.net

Project summary sheets are in a separate volume entitled "Projects"

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