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Viable Support to Transition and Stability (Vistas) Q1 Fy 2018 Quarterly Report October 1– December 31, 2017 VIABLE SUPPORT TO TRANSITION AND STABILITY (VISTAS) Q1 FY 2018 QUARTERLY REPORT OCTOBER 1– DECEMBER 31, 2017 JANUARY 2018 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by AECOM. VIABLE SUPPORT TO TRANSITION AND STABILITY (VISTAS) Q1 FY 2018 QUARTERLY REPORT OCTOBER 1– DECEMBER 31, 2017 Contract No. AID-668-C-13-00004 Submitted to: USAID South Sudan Prepared by: AECOM International Development Prepared for: Office of Transition and Conflict Mitigation (OTCM) USAID South Sudan Mission American Embassy Juba, South Sudan DISCLAIMER: The authors’ views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government. Q1 FY 2018 Quarterly Report | Viable Support to Transition and Stability (VISTAS) i TABLE OF CONTENTS Acronyms ...................................................................................................................................... III I. Executive Summary .......................................................................................................... 1 II. Political and Security Landscape ..................................................................................... 2 National Political and Security Landscape ..................................................................................................... 2 IIi. Program Strategy.............................................................................................................. 3 IV. Program Highlights ........................................................................................................... 4 To Increase Space and Tools to Manage Conflict and Tensions ............................................................. 4 To Promote a More Informed Community ................................................................................................. 8 To Build Cross-Line Interdependency to Promote Peaceful Coexistence ......................................... 10 To Engage Communities in Trauma Awareness to Lay the Foundation for Healing and Reconciliation .................................................................................................................................................... 11 Program Challenges and Lessons Learned ................................................................................................. 13 V. Impact .............................................................................................................................. 14 VI. Administration and Logistics ......................................................................................... 16 Human Resources............................................................................................................................................. 16 Finance ................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Logistics / Operations ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Procurement ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Annex A: Financial Information (For Internal USAID use only) ............................................ 18 Annex B: Schedule of Upcoming Events ................................................................................... 19 Annex C: Region-Specific Information ...................................................................................... 21 Annex D: Progress on Indicator Targets * ............................................................................... 22 Annex E: Success Story .............................................................................................................. 23 Q1 FY 2018 Quarterly Report | Viable Support to Transition and Stability (VISTAS) ii ACRONYMS ACDFS Abiem Community Development Foundation South Sudan AISS AECOM International South Sudan CAD Civil Affairs Division CCN Cooperating Country National COH Cessation of Hostilities DDG Danish Demining Group GBV Gender-Based Violence GoSS Government of South Sudan GWELP Gender Equality and Women’s Leadership Program HLRF High-Level Revitalization Forum IGAD Intergovernmental Authority on Development INGO International Non-Government Organization IOM International Organization for Migration JDF John Dau Foundation JSWA Jonglei State Women’s Association KCB Kenya Commercial Bank LTTA Long-Term Technical Assistance M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MACHAWA Mading Aweil Community Animal Health Workers Association NAS National Salvation Front NBeG Northern Bahr El Ghazal NGO Non-Government Organization PoC Protection of Civilians PV Photovoltaic SPLA-IG Sudan People’s Liberation Army SPLA-IO Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition SPLM-IO Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition SRS Strategy Review Session SSP South Sudanese Pound SSTO South Sudan Theater Organization STTA Short-term Technical Assistance TAP Transition Activities Pool TCN Third Country National UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNMISS United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan USN United States National VISTAS Viable Support to Transition and Stability WASH Water, Sanitation and Hygiene WERD Women’s Empowerment for Reconciliation and Development Q1 FY 2018 Quarterly Report | Viable Support to Transition and Stability (VISTAS) iii I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The first quarter (Q1) of FY18 was marked by an increased focus on the High-Level Revitalization Forum (HLRF) by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the members of the Troika (United States, Norway and the United Kingdom). They made it clear that the HRLF was a unique and critical opportunity to make progress towards peace in South Sudan. However, the humanitarian, economic, security, human rights, and political situation continues to deteriorate, with devastating consequences for the people of South Sudan. In this reporting period, fighting continued SUMMARY OF VISTAS PROGRAMMING within the Equatorias, Jonglei and parts of Unity State. Protracted cases of insecurity Total # of Activities Cleared in FY18 Q1 9 remained around Juba and in Lakes State Average Grant Size $72,325 where armed cattle camp youth carried out Total Value of Activities Cleared in FY18 Q1 $650,926 several attacks on villages killing over 100 civilians and cattle. In Juba, the president Program Funds Disbursed FY18 Q1 $2,454,061.91 attempted to remove Paul Malong, the Program Funds Disbursed to Date $32,655,861.77 former SPLA Chief of Staff, and disarm his guards where he was being held under house arrest, leading to major tensions in the capital. President Kiir carried out additional reorganizations within the military in an attempt to strengthen his grip. Various individuals flipped sides, resigning from Machar’s IO and moving to Cirillo’s NAS, primarily in the Equatorias. The HLRF was launched on December 18, 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which brought a large delegation of opposition groups along with the government to the table to sign a Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) agreement. Riek Machar remained in South Africa under house arrest with numerous calls for his freedom and involvement in the HLRF process. Security in Juba remained relatively stable, and VISTAS international staff have been operating normally both within Juba and in the field. FY18 Q1 saw continued weakening of the economy with the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) devaluing to 185:1 against the US Dollar (USD), from 165:1 at the start of the quarter (the official bank rate stands at 128:1). The humanitarian situation did not improve, with a bleak outlook for food supplies and hunger during the dry season. During FY18 Q1, VISTAS cleared nine activities valued at $650,926 and completed 39 activities valued at approximately $2.8 million. The volume of cleared activities was lower than preceding reporting periods, because VISTAS was drawing down TAP activities due to funding limitations, pending an extension and new funding obligation. Overall staffing was reduced by over 20% in December. In Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBeG) stability continued, but the border with Sudan remained officially closed during this reporting period and the devaluation of the SSP caused prices to remain high in the market. The economy is based mostly on funding and assistance from UNMISS, elites, and INGOs. This led to continued food insecurity and exodus of citizens migrating north to Sudan. The World Food Program continued to provide massive amounts of food aid. Tension was high in NBG related to the ongoing house arrest of Paul Malong and attempts to disarm his bodyguards in Juba. In Lakes State, VISTAS supported children’s peace messaging activities in Rumbek schools and furnished several new structures such as two women’s resource centers, a youth resource center and a traditional authority court for the community. Insecurity around Rumbek town continued with gun shots being heard at night and early morning. The local police struggled to maintain control over the Gelweng (armed youth). In Unity, VISTAS team successfully partnered with IOM in the Bentiu PoC to construct the Community Resource Center and provide it with library books. The political and security situation in Unity State Q1 FY 2018 Quarterly Report | Viable
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