Project Code & Title:UNDP ART GOLD-BEKAA FORM No...... Responsible Officer: ………………………….......................... Implementing Partner: ……………………............................. ANNUAL PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT Period: 01 – 12/ 2010 MAJOR PLANNED ACTIVITIES ACTUAL ACHIEVEMENTS, PROGRESS AGAINST PENDING ISSUES/ REASONS FOR EXPECTED PROJECT OUTPUTS & List major activities, including M&E OUTPUTS, INDICATORS & ANNUAL TARGETS ADJUSTMENTS INDICATORS activities , to be undertaken during the year (Including annual targets) in order to produce the stated project outputs 1- Green coverage improved in 1.1 Establish a forestry Nursery in 2 regions A Nursery established in Nabi Shiit – Baalbeck: The main constrain for the execution of the Bekaa in Nabi Shiit –Baalbek and Kefraya – West Direct beneficiaries: 12,000 & Indirect proposed project in Kefraya was the budget -two nurseries established in Bekaa beneficiaries: 7 municipalities (Population of delay. Implementation will start first quarter Baalbek region that produces 1.1.1 2. Procure trees, seeds, pesticides and Baalbeck eastern federation (35,000 persons). of 2011 and continues through the year. 100,000 forest trees seedlings in agricultural equipment; Train farmers and 2010 conduct awareness campaign Shifted to 2011 WP: Establishing of Nursery (Capacity building and reforestation - Kefraya West Bekaa in cooperation with UNV and Ministry of Environment 2. Conservation and 2.1. Establish and Increase the capacity of 2 Kfar Mishkeh: increase capacity of water management of water improved catchment ponds one in Rachaya (Kfar catchment from 15,000 m3 to 25,000m3, - collection of natural water for Mishkeh) and the other in WB (Ghaza) expanding the irrigated area and thus, irrigation Increased by 50,000 increasing by 60% the production of grasps m3 and vegetables, which benefit more than 300 local farmers. Ghaza: increase irrigated areas by 1700 Du of grains and vegetables (50% increase) thus enhancing the income for more than 300 farmers in the area. 2.2. Extend irrigation networks 3,5 km Shaat: Expand the irrigated area by 5 hectares (500m in Sh’aat and 3,000m in Deir El and increase the production of yields- of Ahmar. Baalbeck region) cereals & vegetables by 40%- for 70 farmers. Deir El Ahmar: Expand irrigated area (512’000 m2 of Tobacco and grains), which led to 50% increase in production of Tobacco, cereals and 35% increase in profit per DU. 2.3 Irrigation main line Merzel al zarazir, An irrigation line installed to irrigate more Baalbek than 1000 du of fruit trees and targeting more than 100 local farmer, enhancing their production and income accordingly. 1 Project Code & Title:UNDP ART GOLD-BEKAA FORM No...... Responsible Officer: ………………………….......................... Implementing Partner: ……………………............................. ANNUAL PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT Period: 01 – 12/ 2010 2.4 training on water management and Water management training workshops horticulture delivered in Five areas: 1. Hermel caza: 2. West Bekaa caza: 3. Union of Baalbeck Municipalities 4. Union of Rashaya Municipalities 5. Baalbeck caza: This resulted in enhancing the skills of local farmers in water management practices including understanding soil Structure & Texture, using sprinkler and drip Irrigation. In addition to plant nutrition, fertilization, fertigation. 2.5 Continuity 2009 Public Garden and Two public gardens established: one in al Natural spring Al Akabeh Akabeh and another one with the union of municipality of Baalbeck. Both gardens 2.6 Continuity 2009, Construction of improved children access to leisure and fun Children Public Garden, Union of Baalbeck activities. In Akhabeh residents population is Municipalities around 3500 and 600 of those are of children and youth enjoy public space for using their 2.7 Continuity 2009, Procurement of spare time and water is preserved and Kindergarten Equipment for Children Public extended through the natural spring. Garden, Union of In Union of Baalbeck Municipalities the Baalbeck Municipalities population more than 120,000, yet large number of children has enhanced access to green space and tools within kindergarten to spend their time in a better environment. 3. PHC services improved 3.1 Enhancing the medical services in Bekaa - Increase access to primary [in Hermel, Rashaya and Baalbeck ] through health centers from 25,000 to the upgrade of equipment and services 2 Project Code & Title:UNDP ART GOLD-BEKAA FORM No...... Responsible Officer: ………………………….......................... Implementing Partner: ……………………............................. ANNUAL PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT Period: 01 – 12/ 2010 40,000 patients 3.1.1 a) Procurement of medical 1. Procurement of an Equiped Ambulance equipment for 3 PHCC (Ain Attah- Rashaya, Car (Municipality of Ain Attah – Rashaya): Eaat- Baalbeck, Union of Hermel Direct Beneficiaries are Ain Attah village Municipalites- Hermel) population around 4,000 persons, which reduces impact of incidences due to 3.1.1 b) Training on a strategic primary availability of proper and equipped transport health care model with local and services. The training on primary health care was international actors (Hermel, Rashaya and Indirect Beneficiaries 6,000 persons in the shifted to 2011 work plan due to shortage in Baalbeck) neighboring villages of (Ain Hersheh, Houch Al budget. Qenaebi, Tanourah, Beit Lahya), which might use the service of the ambulance. 2. Procurement of Ambulance medical equipement for the PHC (Municipality of Eaat – Baalbeck) Direct beneficiaries are around 11,000 persons, who will use the ambulance service in case of emergencies. Indirect beneficiaries 7000 persons in the neighboring villages (Houch Tal Safieh) 3. Procurement of an equiped Ambulance Car for Union of Hermel Municipalities Direct beneficiaries: local community of Al Qaser 15000 person, who might use proper transport services in case of emergencies. Indirect beneficiaries: 5000 persons from the 7 Neighboring villages: Fessan, Hrayka, Al Howayri, Khwakh, Al Bowayda, Houch Al Sayeed Ali, who might use the service as well. 3.1.2/3 Procurement of medical Rashaya Pubic Hospital: Procurement of Infant equipment to upgrade the medical services incubator, Syringe Pump, Infusion Pump, in Rashaya Hospital and Kfar Qouq PhotoTrapy and other needed tools to the Dispensary –(Les amis du liban a Monaco) infant section of Rashaya Public hospital. Direct beneficiaries: Number of new born /year = 500. This resulted in facilitating delivery for pregnant women, enhancing conditions for decreasing infant mortality. Indirect beneficiaries: Surrounding West Bekaa & Rashaya regions communities can benefit from this service. 3 Project Code & Title:UNDP ART GOLD-BEKAA FORM No...... Responsible Officer: ………………………….......................... Implementing Partner: ……………………............................. ANNUAL PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT Period: 01 – 12/ 2010 Kfar Qouq Dispensary: Procurement of Dental Clinic for Kfar Qouq / Rashaya caza: Direct beneficiaries: 600 Patients visiting the Kfar Qouq Dispensary from the village itself and two other neighboring ones, Baka and Aiha. Local community of Kfar Qouq will benefit from dental care services that were not present before. Indirect beneficiaries: The total population of Kfar Qouq and the surrounding villages are about 8,000 persons 3.1.4 Establishment of a PHC in Sarean il El Upgrade Primary Health Care Center (PHC) Fawka (Baalbeck)(Monaco Gvt.) (Sareen El Fawka - Baalbec) with Medical equipment: Direct beneficiaries: local community of Sareen El Fawka comprising some 3000 person. With the provided equipment, patients visiting the primary health care center will benefit from improved quality of medical services offered through the center. Indirect beneficiaries: 7000 persons and surrounding community (neighboring village: Sareen El Tahta, Nabi Shiit, Al Kraybeh, Janta, Yahfoufa, Hilaneh) 4. Dairy production increased 4.1.Conduct trainings and technical and farm management assistance to livestock cooperatives and Development of project proposal with AWE enhanced. farmers Belgium DC for AI & farm management 4.1.1 training and technical assistance in Study of cow farms in all over bekaa has been cow dairy production and farm management accomplished 5- Business opportunities and 5.1 Establish Local Economic Development market positioning established Offices Inauguration of LEDO at the CCIAZ in Zahel on - One LED Office established and November 24, 2010, enabling the launch of functional 5.1.1 Operational LEDO LEDA activities in Beqaa area. -120 SMEs stablished or strengthened 5.2 Support Business Development 4 Project Code & Title:UNDP ART GOLD-BEKAA FORM No...... Responsible Officer: ………………………….......................... Implementing Partner: ……………………............................. ANNUAL PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT Period: 01 – 12/ 2010 - 75 new jobs created 5.2.1 Training for SMEs - 75 beneficiaries receiving financial services 5.2.2 Training for Cooperatives for Quality HACCP Practical training workshop for food Control processing within women cooperatives in bekaa region took place. Producers are better aware about the quality standards needed to improve their marketability. Training beekeepers on disease control is 5.2.3.Training for beekeepers, livestock pending the analysis results of 33 samples of breeders, food processing, dairy producers honey collected from beekeepers in Beqaa region. 5.2.4 Procurement of equipment for LED Other trainings will be implemented as part of Activities DC projects identified and awaiting receipt of funds. 5.2.5. Establish