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Week 12 July 25, 2005 Latest News From BRR Mawardi, who accompanied Kuntoro on a visit to the location of Peunayong Market, also stated his gratitude. Rehabilitation Of Peunayong Market To “Today is an important start for the largest fish market in Banda Aceh.” Be Complete By February 2006

BANDA ACEH, Mon, July 25, 2005 – The rehabilitation of tsunami-affected Peunayong Market, the biggest fish market in Banda Aceh, is expected to be complete by February 2006 at the latest. An MoU was signed today at the Banda Aceh Mayor’s Office by the Director of the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR) for Aceh and , Kuntoro

Mangkusubroto; Banda Aceh Mayor Mawardi Nurdi; AIG Country Officer Peter Meyer; and CHF International Country Director Louis O’Brien. The total value of this project is estimated at US$525,000.

At the unveiling of the design (in background) for Peunayong Market, BRR Director Kuntoro talks with Banda Aceh Mayor Mawardi Nurdin on July 25, 2005. Photo Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi

TEuropeanhe rehabilitation Parliament of the market Delegation is one of BRR’s Visits efforts to empower the economy through fisheries, maritime and small mediumAceh enterprises. and TheNias rec overy of the

market will help revive the fishery industry, which was badlyMEDAN, hit by Fri, the July tsunami. 22, 2005 – A delegation of the European Union Parliament met with BRR Director Kuntoro Mangkusubroto at Polonia airport in . The representatives also met Kuntoro and several BRR deputies in Banda Aceh on Monday, July 25, 2005 during a visit to the province to explore options for From left to right: CHF International Country Director Louis future support of the rehabilitation and reconstruction O’Brien, Banda Aceh Mayor Mawardi Nurdin, and BRR Director effort. Kuntoro applaud the unveiling of the design for Peunayong Market. Photo Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi

CHF International, collaborating with American International Group, Inc. (AIG), the Banda Aceh Mayor, Banda Aceh City Planning, and Banda Aceh’s Market Department, will rebuild 2,000 m2 market area, restore the drainage system, and construct permanent buildings, which can accommodate around 200 merchants.

“I hope that this project can be implemented as soon as p ossible, as markets are a very important part of Banda Aceh life. I am grateful for the donation by AIG and CHF International and we know the rehabilitation of BRR Director Kuntoro meets with Anna Gomez, former Portuguese Peunayong Market will have a positive impact on the Ambassador to and current member of the Peace economic recovery of Aceh,” said Kuntoro. Supervisory Team of the European Union Parliament in the airport. Photo Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi

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BRR Discusses Need for Highways and Airstrips with TNI Chief

BANDA ACEH, Thu, July 21, 2005 – BRR Director Kuntoro Mangkusubroto met with TNI Chief, General Endriartono Sutarto, at BRR’s office in Banda Aceh, to BRR Director Kuntoro and TNI Chief General Endriartono discuss reconstruction programs during a meeting at BRR’s office. Photo discuss the progress of rehabilitation and reconstruction Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi efforts in tsunami-affected areas, as well as future programs for BRR.

During the meeting, which was also attended by the Deputy Activites Secretary General of the Department of Defense Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoedin and several BRR Deputies, Kuntoro explained the functions of BRR and gave an overview of the work the agency has done for the past three months. Kuntoro also spoke about several reconstruction programs that BRR is looking to coordinate, such as the construction of Ir. Iskandar highways to connect other cities in Aceh, including Deputy for Economic and Singkil, Calang and Meulaboh, to the capital Banda Business Development Aceh.

Construction Of 250 Houses Starts

BANDA ACEH, Sat, July 23, 2005 – BRR’s Deputy for Economic and Business Development, Ir. Iskandar, attended a ceremony on Saturday for the reconstruction of 250 houses for fishermen in Lambada Lhok, Aceh Besar. The ceremony included the placement of the first stone and was also attended by the Chair of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) M. Hidayat, Aceh Province Acting Governor Azwar Abubakar, local government officials and fishermen who BRR Director Kuntoro welcomes TNI Chief General Endriartono in front of BRR’s office in Banda Aceh on Thursday, July 21, 2005. were affected by the tsunami. Photo Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi A total of 250 permanent houses will be built in the near He also expressed the need for the construction of future with the help of KADIN, as the Chamber airstrips in remote areas, which will assist in the recognizes the urgent need for housing. Iskandar, who distribution of aid and reconstruction assistance to brings to BRR 15 years of experience as an official on hard-to-reach parts of Aceh. The airstrips could also be Aceh’s City Planning Board (BAPPEDA) said 30,000 used for transportation and trading purposes, which houses are targeted to be built in 2005. In addition to facilitating housing construction, BRR will also build would facilitate economic recovery in disaster-hit support facilities to enable affected communities to communities. rebuild their livelihoods.

General Endriartono agreed with this evaluation, citing Iskandar explained, “Economic empowerment will focus the critical need for airstrips during the emergency on fishery, maritime and agricultural reconstruction and phase to distribute supplies to IDPs. small medium enterprises (SMEs) including strategies such as the rehabilitation of damaged ponds, capital grants for fishing facilities, and building markets.” 2 BRR Media Update Week 12 July 25, 2005

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News from Nias Visit to Nias

GUNUNG SITOLI, Nias, Fri, July 22, 2005 – BRR Director Kuntoro visited Nias island on Friday, accompanied by Housing & Infrastructure Deputy Eddy Purwanto, Planning & Programming Deputy Junius Hutabarat, and Secretariat Ramli Ibrahim to hand over the list of approved programs funded by the Government of Indonesia’s budget (DIPA) to the Bupati (Regent) of Nias and South Nias.

Prior to the handover, the Bupati and representative of William Sabandar the provincial government signed the BRR Integrity Pact. GUNUNG SITOLI, Nias, Mon, July 25, 2005 – According to the head of BRR’s Nias office, William Approximately Rp 430 billion has been allocated by Sabandar, representatives of UN Habitat visited Nias the Government for the reconstruction and from July 18-21, 2005 to analyze the possibility of rehabilitation of Nias from the 2005 budget. The taking part in housing reconstruction in Nias and South programs were developed and proposed by BRR sector Nias Regencies. Initially, UN Habitat will build 50 deputies in conjunction with the technical ministries. houses, with 30 houses in and 20 houses in South Nias Regency. If the project is effective, UN During his trip, Kuntoro also surveyed reconstruction Habitat plans to build more houses in both regencies. needs and visited BRR’s branch office in Nias.

Following their visit to Banda Aceh, the European Union Parliament delegation visited Nias on Monday, July 25, 2005 to inspect the ongoing humanitarian activities and early reconstruction process. The group visited a market built by the International Office for Migration (IOM) located 30 km from Gunung Sitoli and met with representatives of the local government.

BRR Director Kuntoro hands over the list of approved programs (DIPA) to the Bupati (Regent) of Nias Regency. Photo Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi

BRR Director Kuntoro meets with representatives of international NGOs in Nias on Saturday, July 23, 2005. Photo Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi

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During his visit to Singkil city, Kuntoro emphasized Visits the need for an airstrip in the area in order to improve the access of humanitarian assistance as well as reconstruction materials. After returning to Tapak BRR Road Trip Tuan, the BRR team continued on to Medan, where unfortunately they were unable to travel to Nias Island NAD PROVINCE, Tue – Wed July 19-20, 2005 – due to bad weather. However, Kuntoro and several BRR Director Kuntoro and several deputies, including deputies did visit Nias on Friday, July 22, 2005. Institutional Development Deputy Bima Wibisana, Secretariat Ramli Ibrahim, and Planning & Programming Deputy Junius Hutabarat went on a visit along the west coast of Aceh province to look at the extent of the damage around the province and to plan reconstruction activities and priorities. The team traveled by plane from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh and then on to Tapak Tuan in South Aceh district. From Tapak Tuan they took a helicopter to Aceh Singkil district.

The Bupati (Regent) of Aceh Singkil district shows BRR Director Kuntoro the extent of the damage at Singkil pier on July 20, 2005. Photo Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi

BRR Director Kuntoro meets with Rapai (tambourine dance) performers in Singkil on July 20, 2005. Photo Source: BRR/Arif Ariadi

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