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Highlights #20 | September 2016 Trust Fund: inauguration of newly Monthly Bulletin rehabilitated Sévaré FAMa Camp with the Ambassador of Canada Kidal: rehabilitation of 2 schools and creation Role of the S&R Section of a fodder purchase centre (Trust Fund) Mopti: new borehole in Kanio (QIP) In support to the Deputy Special Representative Through this monthly bulletin, we provide regular Peacebuilding Fund: documentary on 1st phase of the Secretary-General (DSRSG), Resident updates on stabilization & recovery developments achievements Coordinator (RC) and Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) and activities in the north of Mali. The intended Heritage rehabilitation: official visit in Timbuktu in her responsibilities to lead the United Nations’ audience is the section’s main partners including More projects launched in northern regions contribution to Mali’s reconstruction efforts, the MINUSMA military and civilian components, UNCT Stabilization & Recovery section (S&R) promotes and international partners. Main Figures synergies between MINUSMA, the UN Country Team and other international partners. For more information: QIPs 2015-2016: 96 projects out of which 32 Gabriel Gelin, Information Specialist (S&R completed and 64 under implementation over a total section) - [email protected] budget of 4 million USD (205 projects since 2013 over a budget of 7.8 million USD) Peacebuilding Fund (PBF): 5 projects started Donor Coordination and Partnerships in 2015 over 18 months for a total budget of 10,932,168 USD On 8th of September, the Commission Trust Fund (TF): 13 projects completed/ 1. Réhabilitation des Zones Post-Conflit nearing finalization and38 projects under (CRZPC) was the opportunity for donors and implementation out of 76 projects approved for international NGOs to discuss the social and a cost of 18,516,264.48 USD over a budget of security situation in the North, their ongoing 24,816,625 USD (contributions from Australia, support to Interim Authorities and upcoming Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, school reopening (with the Education Cluster the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, the in charge of lobbying efforts to mobilize all United Kingdom and UN DOCO) stakeholders around this important issue). Culture On 19th of September, the Mission CE, had been pulled out and damaged on 2nd of S&R Culture unit supported logistically the 1. facilitated a visit to Timbuktu in July 2012 by armed extremists. The delegation 2. holding of the 8th edition of the workshop the frame of its support to the heritage included the Secretary-General of the Ministry of “Fotocreation” organized by the African House rehabilitation programme coordinated Culture, the DSRSG/RC/HC and the Representative of Photography of the Ministry of Culture. by the Ministry of Culture and UNESCO. of UNESCO in Mali as well as the Ambassador of This annual event took place for the first time ever The delegation participated to the ceremony the European Union. The reinstallation of the in the city of Timbuktu from 29th of September to organized by the inhabitants to reinstall the sacred gate marks a new and symbolic step in 8th of October. The workshop aimed to strengthen sacred gate of the mosque Sidi Yahia after Mali’s cultural heritage reconstruction and peace the skills and encourage exchanges and creativity restoration. The gate, which bears testimony to building work. between 15 Malian photographers from all regions cultural traditions dating back to the 15th century Read more (in French): http://bit.ly/2dRifXt and the district of Bamako. The images produced will also serve to create a collection of photography books on the cities of Mali. The support provided by MINUSMA is part of facilitating the relaunching of cultural events in the northern regions as stipulated in the Agreement for peace and reconciliation in Mali. Find all S&R Monthly Bulletins on MINUSMA’s website: http://bit.ly/1OIEeYj | 1 #20 | September 2016 Monthly Bulletin Mopti Kidal On 8th of September, the Deputy Special On 20th of September, the rehabilitation On 30th of September, the creation of a 1. Representative of the Secretary-General 1. of 2 schools in Kidal and Anefis was 2. fodder purchase centre officially started (DSRSG) and the Ambassador of Canada launched. Children in Kidal region have not had in Kidal. This project, funded for 273,524 USD officially inaugurated the newly secured access to education since the crisis in 2012 due to through the Danish contribution to the Trust Fund, Sévaré FAMa camp, a project funded through the the absence of the educational administration, the will be implemented by 5 local NGOs and benefit Trust Fund in Support for Peace and Security. It was absence of teachers, the degradation of educational to the 55,000 breeders of the region. Kidal region also an opportunity to meet the Deputy Governor, infrastructure and the looting of schools. The knows important periods of drought during which President of Regional Council, local NGOs and the UN project foresees the rehabilitation and equipment no grazing lands are available for livestock. In Country Team in Mopti. of 3 schools in total, the provision of campaigns the absence of grazing lands, fodder needs to be Read more (in French): http://bit.ly/2dJB0e8 around the return of children to school, the capacity purchased to sustain herds. However, fodder prices building of the school management committees, the considerably increase when demand is the highest. provision of latrines and water fountains and hygiene The construction of a central purchase centre where sensitization campaigns. Funded for 206,000 USD fodder could be stored and then sold at fixed prices through the Danish contribution to the Trust Fund will help overcome this challenge. The intervention and sponsored by MINUSMA Civil Affairs Division, the is expected to provide important relief for the initiative will be implemented by a consortium of 3 population and as such represents a significant peace local NGOs (ARDL, CAMR, ASSAHSAL) and aims to dividend for the region. The project will include the benefit 1,200 students. construction of the centre, the provision of 350 tons of fodder, the establishment of a management committee and sensitization sessions with the population. On 13th of September, the borehole equipped 2. with a drinking water supply system in Kanio, Mopti region, has been officially handed over to local authorities. The QIP project is sponsored by MINUSMA Civil Affairs Division for 39,153.15 USD and will directly benefit to 1,600 local residents by guaranteeing a regular supply of drinking water and reducing risks due to water-related diseases. Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) The first phase of the Peacebuilding Fund in 1. Mali (see the overview pages 8-9) ended in June 2016. 5 major projects gathered 8 UN agencies and MINUSMA on issues related to education, socio- economic recovery, reintegration of IDPs, justice and cantonment. Discover some of the achievements made possible thanks to the PBF here: https://youtu.be/76SuBvvksPA | 2 Completed & Ongoing QIPs #20 | September 2016 2015-2016 Overview Monthly Bulletin For more information - QIPS Unit: [email protected] Completed Added this month Financed by MINUSMA, Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) effect meeting priority needs of the population and These projects will benefit mainly northern regions and are community micro projects. These projects have aim at building confidence towards the peace process, will support requests from the Malian Government, a maximum cost of 50,000 USD and a maximum the Mission and its mandate. international and national NGOs, international 6-months duration, in the areas of services and small From 2013 to 2015, 109 projects were implemented agencies and civil society. All projects are executed public infrastructures rehabilitation, training and (1st and 2nd years). Between 1st of July 2015 until 30th through local partners and businesses. awareness-raising activities, employment and revenue of June 2016 (3rd year), a 4 million USD budget will be creation. They must have both a quick and long lasting dedicated to approximately 114 QIPs. Kidal - Construction of adjunct premises - Provision of medical equipment to the - Intercommunity meeting between the and fence for the Maison des Centre de Santé de Référence de Tessalit chefs de fractions for peace and social associations in Kidal cohesion in Kidal - Equipment of the Maison des - Economic reintegration through goat ALGERIE Femmes de Kidal livestock reconstitution in Aliou Kidal MAURITANIE NIGER neighbourhood BURKINA FASO - Electrification of Essouk Commune GUINEE TOMBOUCTOU - Solar power lighting in the Cercles of QIP Inhalid Tin-Essako (300 households) / ALGERIE of Tessalit (300 households) / of QIP QIP Abeibara (300 households) (3) QIP ! Amachache TESSALIT - Rehabilitation and equipment of Kidal’s Municipal Stadium QIP QIP Aguelhoc ABEÏBARA ! - Water well drilling in Aguelhoc Rural Commune QIP Essouk GAO QIP Igouzar QIP - Water tank in Igouzar to ensure .!! KIDAL ! TIN ESSAKO QIP QIP QIP QIP QIP drinking water self-sufficiency - Provision of a generator for water well drilling in Inhalid Launch of the - Construction of a well in Amachache rehabilitation of the Maison des Femmes de Kidal in May 2016 As of 30th of September 2016 # of Projects by Sector and Region # of Projects by Sector and Region Gao Gao Tot. Tot. Since 2013 Kidal Kidal Timb. Timb. Mopti Mopti - 2015-2016 - Bamako Since 2013 Bamako Public Infrastructures 1573420 Public Infrastructures 114104837 2014-2015 Agriculture & Production -213612 Agriculture & Production 18251127 Handicraft ---1-1 Handicraft - -1113 92 QIPs Culture and Heritage ------ Culture and Heritage -1--12 for a budget Security 75-8424 Security 17 15 - 16 14 62 of 3.1M USD Rule of Law and Justice 22-1-5 Rule of Law and Justice 33-3312 See listing here: http://bit.ly/1VnOfSe Health -11215 Health -342312 Public Information -3-1-4 Public Information -4-1-5 2013-2014 Waste Management ---1-1 Waste Management - -1113 17 QIPs Water Management 2148116 Water Management 3149623 for a budget Education -1-135 Education 17-1514 of 0.7M USD Conflict Management --12-3 Conflict Management - -1214 See listing here: Human Rights ------ Human Rights -1---1 http://bit.ly/1V479O5 Tot.