In Tribute In 2003 many United Nations, International Organisation, and Non-Governmental Organisation staff members died while helping people in several countries struck by crisis. Scores more were attacked and injured. Aid agency staff members were abducted. Some continue to be held against their will. In recognition of our colleagues’ commitment to humanitarian action and pledging to continue the work we began together We dedicate this year’s appeals to them. FOR ADDITIONAL COPIES, PLEASE CONTACT: UN OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS PALAIS DES NATIONS 8-14 AVENUE DE LA PAIX CH - 1211 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND TEL.: (41 22) 917.1972 FAX: (41 22) 917.0368 E-MAIL: [email protected] THIS DOCUMENT CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.RELIEFWEB.INT/ UNITED NATIONS New York and Geneva, November 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................. 1 Summary of Requirements – By Appealing Organisation .............................................................................2 Summary of Requirements – By Sector ........................................................................................................ 3 2. THE YEAR IN REVIEW................................................................................................................................ 4 2.1 Changes In the Humanitarian Situation................................................................................................ 4 2.2 Financial Overview............................................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Monitoring Report and Monitoring Matrix 2003 .................................................................................... 7 2.4 Lessons learned................................................................................................................................. 13 3. HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT...................................................................................................................... 14 3.1 Dichotomy still dictates....................................................................................................................... 14 3.2 Humanitarian Principles and Human Rights....................................................................................... 16 3.3 Capacities and Vulnerabilities ............................................................................................................ 18 4. SCENARIOS .............................................................................................................................................. 23 5. STRATEGIC GOALS ................................................................................................................................. 24 6. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................ 27 7. COMPLEMENTARITY WITH OTHER ACTORS........................................................................................ 28 8. RESPONSE PLANS/SECTOR PLANS...................................................................................................... 31 8.1 Health................................................................................................................................................. 31 8.2 Coordination....................................................................................................................................... 32 8.3 Food Security and Nutrition................................................................................................................ 33 8.4 Education ........................................................................................................................................... 34 8.5 Water and Sanitation.......................................................................................................................... 35 8.6 Shelter and Non-Food Items .............................................................................................................. 36 8.7 Economic Recovery and Reintegration Dynamics ............................................................................. 37 8.8 Protection, Human Rights and Rule of Law........................................................................................ 38 8.8 Security .............................................................................................................................................. 39 8.9 Mine Action ........................................................................................................................................ 40 8.10 Disaster management ........................................................................................................................ 41 8.11 Multi Sector ........................................................................................................................................ 42 9. STRATEGIC MONITORING 2004.............................................................................................................. 44 10. CRITERIA FOR PRIORITISATION ............................................................................................................ 45 Table II: Listing of Project Activities – By Appealing Organisation .............................................................. 47 Table III: Listing of Project Activities – By Sector ........................................................................................ 53 v PROJECT SUMMARIES ....................................................................................................................................... 58 Health ......................................................................................................................................................... 58 Food Security and Nutrition ........................................................................................................................ 76 Protection ................................................................................................................................................... 87 Education.................................................................................................................................................... 96 Water and Sanitation .................................................................................................................................. 98 Shelter and Non-Food Items..................................................................................................................... 100 Economic Recovery and Reintegration Dynamics.................................................................................... 101 Coordination and Support Services Projects ............................................................................................ 108 Security..................................................................................................................................................... 112 Mine Action............................................................................................................................................... 113 Disaster Management............................................................................................................................... 128 Multi Sector Projects................................................................................................................................. 131 ANNEX I. DONOR RESPONSE TO THE 2003 APPEAL................................................................................ 133 ANNEX II. RESOLUTIONS, REPORTS AND STATEMENTS ......................................................................... 144 ANNEX III. SELECTED REPORTS PUBLISHED IN 2003 ON THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. 145 ANNEX IV. VISITS AND MISSIONS TO DRC - 2003........................................................................................ 146 ANNEX V. MONITOR IN 2004.......................................................................................................................... 147 ANNEX VI. MAPS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO ...................................................... 159 ANNEX VII. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES ............ 162 ANNEX VIII. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS............................................................................................ 166 vi vii viii 9 DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2003, DRC turned a page in its political history. The previous government and former rebel groups united for the first time under a common banner of national unity, putting aside their differences to form a new, Transitional Government. The prevailing political climate of goodwill – while still fragile and embryonic – has given birth to cautious optimism as to the country’s future - provided that all stakeholders shoulder their respective responsibilities and fully implement their moral and legislative commitment to the peace process. The establishment of a first ever Ministry for Solidarity and Humanitarian Affairs is a crucial step and is instrumental in the Transitional Government’s strategy for the consolidation of peace and security. However, the loci of this internecine conflict remain in the eastern part of the country, with daily fighting, looting and pillaging endemic in the provinces of Ituri,