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Week 17 August 30, 2005

USA And Indonesia Begin Construction Kuntoro expressed his gratitude to the US Government Of Banda To Road for its assistance during the rehabilitation and reconstruction process in Aceh and Nias. Kuntoro said LEUPUNG, Thu, Aug 25, 2005 – Thursday’s ground “the US has shown its deep generosity to the people of b reaking event marking the beginning of the first phase Indonesia, especially to the Acehnese people. Through of road construction from to Meulaboh, this project and many others, we will once again bring organized by USAID, in Leupung KM 22, Banda hope and economic opportunities to those who have Aceh. The project is comprised of the construction of a suffered so much.” 20 kilometer road, and the rehabilitation and management of the 80 kilometer road which connected Banda Aceh and Lamno. The project will also clear bridge debris.

Present at the US$245 million project, funded by United States Government, were the US Embassy Charge d’Affaires W. Lewis Amselem, Director of Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR) for Aceh dan Nias Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, Director of

U.S. Agency for International Development William M. Frej, and Aceh Acting Governor Azwar Abubakar.

Director of the US Agency for International Development William M. Frej said, “It’s an honor for me to attend this inauguration event. This event Director of BRR Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, Director of U.S. Agency emphasizes the US Government’s support for all for International Development William M. Frej, Aceh Acting reconstruction efforts in Aceh, because the USAID Governor Azwar Abubakar, and US Embassy Charge d’Affaires W. Lewis Amselem among local and central government goal is to build a better Aceh.” representatives cut the ribbon to mark the inauguration of road

After the signing of MoU by William Frej and construction from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh. Photo Source: BRR/Bodi CH Operational Director of PT Wijaya Karya Studjo Wirokusumo, Director of BRR Kuntoro BRR Endorses Land Mapping By Local Mangkusubroto conveyed his remarks. Communities BANDA ACEH, Fri, Aug 26, 2005 – Aceh’s first land mapping, based on local community consensus, was officially handed over to the people of Lamjabat Village, Banda Aceh last Friday (Aug 26). The handing over was witnessed by BRR Director Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, Banda Aceh City Mayor Mawardy Nurdin and representatives of NGOs.

During his speech, Kuntoro praised the people of Lamjabat who had successfully mapped their land boundaries, accelerating the reconstruction process. “This is an example what can happen when people participate in village mapping.”

Director of U.S. Agency for International Development William M. BRR has developed Participative Land Mapping Frej and Operational Director of PT Wijaya Karya Studjo Guidelines and urges local community to conduct their Wirokusumo sign MoU of road construction from Banda Aceh to own village mapping. Meulaboh project. Photo Source: BRR/Bodi CH

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Total funding for the construction of the high tide dike and coast barrier project, reparation of dike, and design for reconstruction work project in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar is approximately Rp 92 billion.

First Stone Of Lamteungoh Housing Construction Laid

LAMTEUNGOH, Sat, Aug 27, 2005 – The construction of 164 new houses in Lamteungoh Village, Aceh Besar, donated by the German Government began on Saturday (27/8). The ceremony

Director of BRR Kuntoro Mangkusubroto conveyes praise to the was marked by the laying of the first stone, attended by community who have developed a map of their own village in BRR Director Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, German Lamjabat Village. Photo source: BRR/Bodi CH Government Representative Dr. Michael Banzhal,

Banda Aceh City Mayor Mawardy Nurdin, Aceh Besar BRR Visits Dike And Coast Barrier Vice Regent Hazballah, and the local community.

Project The 164 houses are a part of 10,000 houses that will be built by the German Government. Project BANDA ACEH, Tue, Aug 23, 2005 – Director of implementation is being conducted by KfW, with Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR) for support from GTZ. An agreement for the project was Aceh and Nias Kuntoro Mangkusubroto with Deputy signed on Friday August 26, 2005 in Banda Aceh. of Infrastructure, Housing and Program Coordination Eddy Purwanto and BRR staff on Tuesday (23/8) During the ceremony Kuntoro conveyed his gratitude traveled to Lamteh, Lam Awe, Dayah Baroh, and to the people of Germany, and expressly thanked Dr Dayah Teungoh Village to visit and assess dike Michael Banzhal for his government’s contribution to construction sites. Kuntoro and his staff continued the the people of Aceh and Nias. “The 10,000 houses built field trip to Syiah Kuala and visited the construction of by the German Government is the largest number so the Syiah Kuala coast barrier. far.”

Five dikes will be restored, in Krueng Doy, Krueng Neng, Krueng Aceh, Banjir Kanal Krueng Aceh, and Krueng Titi Panjang. The project is funded by JICS, Revised State Budget (APBN-P), and Regular State Budget.

BRR Director Kuntoro Mangkusubroto watches German Government Representative Dr. Michael Banzhal laying of the first stone in ceremony of the construction of 164 new houses in

Lamteungoh Village, Aceh Besar, donated by the German Director of BRR Kuntoro Mangkusubroto and Deputy of Housing, Government. Photo Source: BRR/Bodi CH Infrastructure, and Program Coordination Eddy Purwanto visit and assess dike construction sites. Photo Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi

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Kuntoro also announced the construction of a 23 km He will receive Rp 3 million and his school, the salt water dam in Alue Blang. The project has full SMAN 2 MODAL BANGSA in Kuta Baro, will funding and will soon open for bidding. Following the receive a table tennis set. The third winner, Eva ceremony Kuntoro, Dr. Michael Banzhal and Mawardi Erlina, designed a logo of hands reaching out to help Nurdin were invited to attend the wedding ceremony of each other, representing the people of Aceh and local couple Nur Fajar and Yati Masurah, daughter of North working together with the MDTF. Rp the Lamteungoh Village leader. This was the first 2 million will be awarded to her while her school will traditional Acehnese wedding to be held in receive a table tennis set. Lamteungoh Village since the tsunami, which marked for many the beginning of new life. BRR Facilitates Release Of Materials: Belawan Port

MEDAN, Thu, Aug 25, 2005 – The Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR) for Aceh and Nias has helped to facilitate the release of materials for Muslim Aid through Belawan port, Medan, intended for use in the construction of houses for IDPs in Banda Aceh and Sabang.

Muslim Aid is constructing 175 houses in Kampong Jawa, Banda Aceh, and another 65 houses in Sabang. Additionally, a Muslim Aid team from Malaysia will come to Aceh to lead training in basic construction

skills, as well as to help people erect their housing. Workers start to build house foundation in Lamteungoh Village, Aceh Besar. Photo Source: BRR/Bodi CH Muslim Aid Indonesia Director Fadlullah Wilmot expressed his gratitude for BRR’s role in handling High School Students Design Winning the bottle neck. “BRR has cleared our shipment and administration problems. We thank the agency for its MDTFANS Logo prompt response.”

BANDA ACEH, Thu, Aug 25, 2005 - The Multi- The houses use insulation foil to keep out heat, which Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) for Aceh and North is 97% more effective than regular plywood. It is this Sumatra has concluded its Logo and Slogan material that Muslim Aid was having trouble getting competition by announcing three winners among the through Belawan port. many entries from high school students all over Aceh and North Sumatra. Rural Accessibility Planning To Begin

The logo and slogan competition was a first step in In Nias socializing the Multi-donor Trust Fund by involving high school students in a creative way. The first logo NIAS, Mon, Aug 29, 2005 - The International Labor winner, Edy Firdaus, designed a logo representing the Organization (ILO) and Nias Rehabilitation and rebuilding of Aceh and North Sumatra. He will receive Reconstruction Agency (BRR) will begin Rural Rp 5 million for his winning design, while his school Accessibility Planning (IRAP) activity in Nias in SMY Negeri 4 will be awarded facilities for a volley- September 2005. ILO Director for Indonesia Alan ball field and a grant for library books. Bulton conveyed the plan to Head of BRR Nias office William Sabandar through a letter in July T. Yusrizal from Aceh Besar was the second winner 2005. with the slogan ‘Let’s build Aceh and North Sumatra’ IRAP is a model designed by ILO which implements or ‘Bersama Membangun’. village infrastructure development based on local level planning. A consultant will be sent by ILO to Nias to work with BRR to develop the pilot project.

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Head of BRR Nias office William Sabandar welcomed BRR Aceh Office Moves Location the plan and hoped it would realize the community driven principle that is the mission of BRR. William said, “we are ready to cooperate with ILO to realize the BANDA ACEH, Mon, Aug 29, 2005 – The Banda standards of the community driven approach in Aceh BRR office formerly at Jl. Geuceu Menara VIII infrastructure development for the Nias community.” No. 9, Banda Aceh move to Jl. Ir. Moh. Taher no With this kind of approach, William is optimistic 18, Leung Bata, Banda Aceh. Phone (0651) 636 6666. housing reconstruction involving communities in location mapping will become standard. As of Monday, August 29, 2005, all parties can find BRR’s Banda Aceh staff at the new address. To More Than 10,000 Houses Ready For celebrate the new office, BRR held dinner with IDPs in Construction In Nias Ulee Lhee on Saturday evening (27/8).

NIAS, Mon, Aug 29, 2005 - According to Shelter Working Group Data, coordinated by BRR, for 2005 around 10,041 houses are ready to be built in Nias. Around 2,500 houses, a commitment from the Canadian Red Cross, will be built in Afulu and Lahewa regions. Consortium Red Cross (Belgium, Dutch, and Spanish) also has given commitment of same figure houses to be built in Gomo, Teluk Dalam, Lahusa, and Amandaya regions.

Meanwhile HELP (World Relief) will build 250 houses in Tuhemberua region, 782 houses in Alasa region, and 90 houses in Lahewa region. ACTED is also will build 520 houses in Lahewa region. BRR’s staffs mingle with the IDPs in Ulee Lheue in a dinner to Caritas of Sibolga plans to build 200 homes in Gomo celebrate the new office of BRR in Lueng Bata. Photo Source: region, and 50 homes in Sirombu region. UNHCR will BRR/Bodi CH build 240 houses in Idano Gawo and Bawalato region. French Red Cross will build 200 in Gido and Dela Siga Issued by: will build 239 in Sirombu region. Indo Pacific Reputation Management Consultants Tel: (62-21) 781-2436 Fax: (62-21) 781-2423 Medan Care will build 90 houses in Gunung Sitoli Maretha Sambe Hp: 0815 972 6620 region and LPAM will build 25 in Lahusa and Teluk E-mail: [email protected] Dalam region. With a commitment from CWS, around Rosemary (Rosie) Ollier Hp: 0818 917 186 100 houses will be built in Gunung Sitoli. UN E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] HABITAT (UNDP) will build 50 homes in locations yet to be be confirmed. Meanwhile BRR will build 750 For and on behalf of: houses in Nias Regency and 500 in South Nias. BRR (Badan Rehabilitasi dan Rekonstruksi) Aceh and Nias Widjajanto Hp: 0813 1022 8414 Email: [email protected]

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