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Highlights #18 | July 2016 CRZPC: donors and iNGOs discuss peace Monthly Bulletin process support with MSAHRN and 2016-2017 schools reopening Peacebuilding Fund: workshop in law enforcement Role of the S&R Section against conflict-related gender-based violence Timbuktu: orientation session on QIPs for In support to the Deputy Special Representative Through this monthly bulletin, we provide regular Salam youths of the Secretary-General (DSRSG), Resident updates on stabilization & recovery developments Mopti: Youwarou maison des jeunes Coordinator (RC) and Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) and activities in the north of Mali. The intended rehabilitated; new Centre de Santé in her responsibilities to lead the United Nations’ audience is the section’s main partners including Communautaire in Tongorongo (QIPs) contribution to Mali’s reconstruction efforts, the MINUSMA military and civilian components, UNCT Gao: 7 free radio stations equipped (QIP) Stabilization & Recovery section (S&R) promotes and international partners. More projects launched in northern regions synergies between MINUSMA, the UN Country Team and other international partners. For more information: Main Figures Gabriel Gelin, Information Specialist (S&R section) - [email protected] QIPs 2015-2016: 91 projects out of which 28 completed and 63 under implementation over a total Donor Coordination and Partnerships budget of 4 million USD (200 projects since 2013 over a budget of 7.8 million USD) On 15th of July, France co-chaired with centralizing all development and recovery partners’ Peacebuilding Fund (PBF): 5 projects started 1. MINUSMA the Commission Réhabilitation interventions in the northern and central regions with in 2015 over 18 months for a total budget of des Zones Post-Conflit (CRZPC) enlarged to the possibility for all actors to update and export data 10,932,168 USD iNGOs, with 4 points of discussion. (1) MSAHRN for dissemination. (3) In follow-up on the workshop Trust Fund (TF): 13 projects completed/nearing General Secretary presented Malian Government’s of the conflict-sensitive project management held in finalization and33 projects under implementation dissemination efforts of the peace process to the June, several dissemination sessions on main findings out of 72 projects approved for a cost of 18,049,946 population and requested financial and technical intended to programme operators at regional level, USD over a budget of 24,438,625 USD (contributions support to international partners in view of future through a roster of trainers. (4) 2016-2017 schools from Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, awareness-raising activities and the organization of reopening was also discussed with the urgent need Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the Conférence d’Entente Nationale stipulated by the to trigger the preparation process in an inclusive Turkey, the United Kingdom and UN DOCO) Peace Agreement. (2) The Agence de Développement approach engaging the Government of Mali and du Nord du Mali (ADNM) informed on the progress signatory Movements. made on Synergie Nord, an online platform Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) Timbuktu From 26th to 28th of July, a capacity- through the PBF project aiming at improving On 14th of July, S&R Timbuktu organized 1. building workshop in law enforcement access to justice and security for women victims 1. an orientation session on QIPs proposal against conflict-related gender-basedof sexual and gender-based violence. The training formulation for 20 youths of Salam Rural violence took place, addressed to Penal team consisted of UNWOMEN and MINUSMA Commune. The session aimed at training the Chain entities, Malian Security Forces staff, as well as local experts. The Procureur de la young participants on how to apply for QIPs funding, officials and CSOs representatives of Gao République, Gao Governor Adviser and Head of orientating and empowering them on this procedure, region. This was organized by UNWOMEN, MINUSMA Regional Office in Gao were present at with a view to reinforce local organizations’ capacities MINUSMA Women Protection Unit, Human Rights the opening ceremony. in resource mobilization. Division, Justice & Corrections Section and UNPOL Read more (in French): http://bit.ly/2aFX9GV jointly with the aforementioned actors and funded Find all S&R Monthly Bulletins on MINUSMA’s website: http://bit.ly/1OIEeYj | 1 #18 | July 2016 Monthly Bulletin Mopti On 2nd of July, S&R Mopti participated in the On 20th of July, the handover ceremony for 1. handover ceremony of the new Centre de 4. 2 QIPs sponsored by MINUSMA Justice & Santé Communautaire (CSCOM) of Tongorongo Corrections section (JCS) took place at Mopti in the presence of a representative of the Direction Prison: (1) gardening production and training for Régionale de la Santé. Sponsored by MINUSMA DDR detainees (41,770.64 USD budget); (2) security for a value of 42,568.59 USD, this QIP consisted of the reinforcement of the prison (41,441.85 USD). construction of the CSCOM and provision of The ceremony was chaired by Mopti Governor in equipment for the maternity ward. the presence of the Deputy National Director and Read more (in French): Regional Director of Penitentiary Services, military http://bit.ly/2ay0Dhh authorities and Head of JCS section. While the first project is intended to promote professional training of detainees, the second one aims at improving detention conditions as well as the working environment for the prison staff. Read more (in French): http://bit.ly/2aNspa0 On 7th of July, the launch ceremony of 3 2. QIPS was held in the presence of Mopti Governor: (1) rehabilitation and equipment of the Police Commissariat in Sévaré; (2) construction of a Police station in Fatoma; (3) earthworks and equipment for the Garde Nationale in Djenné. All three UNPOL-sponsored projects amount to a total budget of approx. 115,000 USD and focus on On 26th of July, the rehabilitated brigade strengthening operational capacities of Malian 5. mixte de la Gendarmerie de Sévaré has Security Forces in Mopti region by improving their been officially handed over, funded through a working conditions. QIP sponsored by MINUSMA Human Rights Division Gao Read more (in French): http://bit.ly/2aA6fVd for 44,067.20 USD. This initiative aims at improving On 18th of July, radio equipment was conditions and protecting human dignity for all 1. officially handed over to 7 free radio users of this service, the agents working there, the stations in Gao, which will be able to broadcast population and people in custody. way further than urban centers and reach rural Read more (in French): http://bit.ly/2aIXkTJ communities. The ceremony took place in Gao On 28th of July, the CROCSAD (Comité regional office of URTEL (Union des Radiodiffusions et 6. Régional d’Orientation, de Coordination et Télévisions Libres au Mali) with Gao Head of MINUSMA On 15th of July, S&R Mopti attended de Suivi des Actions du Développement) mainly Regional Office ad interim. This QIP is sponsored by 3. the handover ceremony of the newly focused on the signature of the Contrat Plan the Mission’s Public Information Office (PIO) for a rehabilitated Youwarou maison des jeunes. Etat-Région for Mopti. S&R Mopti together with budget of 43,601.80 USD. This QIP amounting 41,135 USD is sponsored MINUSMA Political Affairs Division attended. This Read more (in French): http://bit.ly/2aS4wjg by MINUSMA Civil Affairs Division and aims at Plan consists of a funding from the Government of turning this structure into a driver for social Mali for 3 development projects in the region worth cohesion. The event was followed by the forum 3.4 million USD over 5 years: (1) land development for reconciliation and peace organized by youths and irrigation of 100 hectares of land in Sio Commune on the occasion and in the presence of the Mayor, (Mopti Cercle); (2) realization of 2 cattle markets in Sous-préfet, notabilities and MINUSMA Head of Ouenkoro (Bankass Cercle) and in Mounia (Djenné Regional Office. Cercle); (3) development of 2 pastoral spaces of 30km2 each in Doungani and Bondo Communes (Koro Cercle). | 2 Completed & Ongoing QIPs #18 | July 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 de la - Economic reintegration through goat ALGERIE Femme de