UN Consolidated Relief Appeal 2004
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In Tribute In 2003 many United Nations, International Organisation, and Non-Governmental Organisation staff members died while helping people in several countries struck by crisis. Scores more were attacked and injured. Aid agency staff members were abducted. Some continue to be held against their will. In recognition of our colleagues’ commitment to humanitarian action and pledging to continue the work we began together We dedicate this year’s appeals to them. FOR ADDITIONAL COPIES, PLEASE CONTACT: UN OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS PALAIS DES NATIONS 8-14 AVENUE DE LA PAIX CH - 1211 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND TEL.: (41 22) 917.1972 FAX: (41 22) 917.0368 E-MAIL: [email protected] THIS DOCUMENT CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.RELIEFWEB.INT/ UNITED NATIONS New York and Geneva, November 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..........................................................................................................................11 Table I. Summary of Requirements – By Appealing Organisation ........................................................12 2. YEAR IN REVIEW ....................................................................................................................................13 2.1 CHANGES IN THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION ...........................................................................................13 2.2 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................14 2.3 MONITORING REPORT AND MONITORING MATRIX ....................................................................................14 2.4 LESSONS IDENTIFIED............................................................................................................................18 3. HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT ................................................................................................................19 3.1 PROBLEM ANALYSIS.............................................................................................................................19 3.2 HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES AND HUMAN RIGHTS ....................................................................................20 3.3 CAPACITIES AND VULNERABILITIES ANALYSIS..........................................................................................21 4. SCENARIOS.........................................................................................................................................27 5. STRATEGIC GOALS............................................................................................................................27 6. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.......................................................................................................28 7. COMPLEMENTARITY WITH OTHER ACTORS ..................................................................................29 8. RESPONSE PLANS.............................................................................................................................30 WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION ......................................................................................31 HEALTH AND NUTRITION.......................................................................................................................36 FOOD AID.................................................................................................................................................41 AGRICULTURE ........................................................................................................................................45 EDUCATION.............................................................................................................................................51 8.1 SECURITY..............................................................................................................................................54 9. STRATEGIC MONITORING .................................................................................................................54 10. CRITERIA FOR PRIORITISATION OF PROJECTS ............................................................................55 11. COORDINATION..................................................................................................................................56 Table II. Listing of Project Activities – By Appealing Organisation ........................................................57 Table III: Listing of Project Activities – By Sector ..................................................................................61 PROJECT SUMMARIES ..................................................................................................................................64 WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION...........................................................................................64 HEALTH AND NUTRITION ...........................................................................................................................73 FOOD AID...................................................................................................................................................102 AGRICULTURE ..........................................................................................................................................108 EDUCATION...............................................................................................................................................118 COORDINATION........................................................................................................................................120 ANNEX I. DONOR RESPONSE TO THE 2003 APPEAL...........................................................................123 ANNEX II. 2003 CAP MONITORING MATRIX............................................................................................134 ANNEX III. 2003 CAP PROGRESS REPORT – PROJECT ACTIVITIES ....................................................141 ANNEX IV. INTER-AGENCY FORUM..........................................................................................................149 ANNEX V. HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP KEY IDENTIFIED LESSONS ..150 ANNEX VI. STATEMENT OF HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES – DPRK NOVEMBER 1998 .......................153 ANNEX VII. CONSENSUS STATEMENT OF ALL UN AGENCIES, NGOS AND DONOR AGENCIES OPERATING IN THE DPRK, NOVEMBER 1998 ...........................................................................................154 ANNEX VIII. CONSENSUS STATEMENT OF ALL UN AGENCIES, NGOS AND DONOR AGENCIES OPERATING IN THE DPRK, DECEMBER 1999 ...........................................................................................155 ANNEX IX. CONSENSUS STATEMENT OF ALL UN AGENCIES, NGOS AND DONOR AGENCIES OPERATING IN THE DPRK, MARCH 2001 ..................................................................................................156 ANNEX X. BILATERAL, MULTILATERAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS..................158 ANNEX XI. POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE INTEGRATION OF A GENDER PERSPECTIVE IN HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN DPRK ...............................................................168 ANNEX XII. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES .......170 ANNEX XIII. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS.......................................................................................172 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The humanitarian response to the emergency in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) takes place against a backdrop of continuing economic difficulties and a weakened international response, both of which threaten to undermine the substantial gains that humanitarian assistance has achieved. The humanitarian emergency in the DPRK is not over. Assistance is still needed and continues to play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the well being of millions whose nutritional status and general health would otherwise be seriously compromised. In the DPRK, health indicators have worsened. Nine per cent of children suffer from acute malnutrition, while chronic malnutrition (stunted growth) in some parts of the country, such as Ryanggang, is typically more than 45%. Anaemia is common, and is seen in 30% of pregnant women. The maternal mortality rate is of great concern, doubling since 1993. Despite being rich with water resources, many girls and women spend hours each day collecting water from unsafe sources because of a breakdown of water systems, and difficulties with electricity. Nonetheless in 2003, the international response has made considerable progress towards meeting some of the basic needs of the population. Chronic malnutrition dropped from 62% in 1998, to 42% in 2002. This can be attributed in part to the substantial humanitarian assistance provided by the international community, in particular food aid. In 2002, over 350,000 people benefited from improved water quantity and quality, reinforcing the gains in nutrition. Humanitarian assistance has supported the dramatic 72.3 % decrease in the number of malaria cases in a 12-month period: a fall from 185,420 cases to 38,920 cases. This progress demonstrates that well targeted assistance can have an immediate and sustainable impact on the lives of vulnerable people. Therefore, the strategy of organisations participating in the 2004 Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for DPRK, aims to preserve lives and promote the well being of vulnerable populations, including children and women. The humanitarian response