FAO-PBB: Jl. M.H.Thamrin, Menara Building, Kav.3, P.O. Box 2587, Jakarta 10250, Tel. (62) (021) 314138 – Fax: (62) (021) 3922747 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations NATIONAL CONSULTANT (FISHERIES) TSUNAMI-AFFECTED IN ACEH BANDA ACEH JANUARY 21st - FEBRUARY 21st 2005 REPORT of AKMAL SYUKRI General Section This section outlines the general terms of reference and the activities of the consultant during the contracted period. 1. Introduction Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province is located at the tip at the northern tip of Sumatra island, precisely between 2° to 6 ° Latitude North and 95 ° to 98 ° West Longitude. The average altitude of the province is about 125 metes above the sea level. The highest elevation is 3.149 meters above sea level which is located at Lauser Mount, in Leuser Park situated in South East Aceh Regency. Geographically this region is adjacent to the Malacca Strait waters on the North and East sides, North Sumatra Province on the South side and with the Indian Ocean on the Western side The total area of the province is 57,365.57 Km2. This land area is divided into several types of uses. There are 35 mountains or peaks, and 73 main rivers that cups ties with into North and East coast of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province. The total sea area of about 295,370 Km2 and included in this is an EEZ of about 238,807 Km2. 4 Administratively, Aceh province consists of 16 regencies, 4 cities, 216 sub-districts, 642 instances and 5,750 villages. NAD Province (besides the mainland) consist of small islands (119 units), distributed as a Free trade Zone and Freeport of Sabang (Sabang City and Pulo Aceh); Simeleu Islands, and Banyak Islands. In 2002, the total population was estimated at: 4,166.040 inhabitants. The population density varies according to the Regency. As indicated in the following table, the major density is in Banda Aceh, the provincial capital with 3600 persons/km2, while the lowest density is found in Gayo Luas Regency, with only 11 persons/Km2. On 26 December 2005, an earthquake and tsunami had disastrous effects on NAD province taking the lives of over 200.000 people. In addition there was extensive infrastructural damage all along the coasts on the Province including the offshore islands. 2. The Mission and Activities Date and Duration of Mission His mission has started on January 20th, 2005 for 2 months Terms of Reference 1. Review the damage assessment report on the situation of the small-scale fisheries sector with particular attention on the most urgent relief needs of tsunami-affected and vulnerable populations. 2. Assist in the selection of local supplier, transportation and storage of the boats and fishing gear to the provinces and its distribution to the beneficiaries. 3. Carry out field supervision and monitoring of the project activities and appraise the overall project progress and performance. 4. Assist in the preparation of all technical specification for the equipment and supplies to be ordered by project. 5. Undertake a process of beneficiary selection and identify, in collaboration with the beneficiary community leaders, the provincial fisheries service and international consultant fisheries expert. 6. Assist the team leader national consultant in the preparation of a final report, preferably illustrated with appropriate photos of the equipment and its use by the beneficiaries. This report will include a detailed description of the activities conducted, project result, impact of project activities, findings, conclusions and recommendations for future development of the fishery sector. 7. Perform other related duties and activities upon instruction from the chief, TCEO. 3. Activities The National Consultant (Fisheries), started to work at January 20th 2005, and was briefed by the Assistant Resident Representative Dr. H. Benni Sormin 5 At January 21st 2005, the consultant departed for Banda Aceh and met with the FAO staff there. The consultant conducted the assessment of the damages and needs along the East and West coats of NAD Province. 4. Coordination Coordination with MMAF Province of NAD The consultant met with Mr. Ir. Iskandar Achmad, chief deputy of Fisheries and Marine NAD Province service. Telephone link was made with Mr. Ir. Said Mustafa the chief of Fisheries and Marine NAD Province service to discuss FAO activities after the tsunami. Consultations were held with the Fisheries and Marine NAD Province service and Fisheries Advisor FAO Aceh Mr. Ulrich W Schmidt. Meetings were also held with Satgas DKP Team at January 23rd 2005. Results of the meetings were: Cooperate in exchange of information All aid in the fisheries sector from all institutions will be coordinate under the Fisheries and Marine Service and the need a coordination team. Mr. Said Mustafa will study the draft cooperation proposals by FAO. The Chief of the Fisheries and Marine service will help the assessment Team in doing their job in the areas that’ll be visited. Coordination with MMAF District The consultant conducted coordination visit with the district fisheries offices before conduction assessment of the Tsunami affected areas. Here the consultant obtained information that had already been gathered by the fisheries services. There was very valuable cooperation and assistance from the Fisheries services. Coordination and information gathering was done through telephone meetings with the fisheries district offices and by faxes. In Meulaboh, meetings were conducted at the FAO office with Fisheries staff on a regular basis. The Fisheries district services were very helpful in facilitating, coordinating and organizing meetings with the Pang Lima Laot who represent the fishermen and fishing communities and the BMPT that represent fish farmer groups. Coordination with NGOs Coordination and meetings were also held with NGOs both local and international, which are active in the fisheries sector> these included Cardi, Mercy Corp, YEU, Care, ACTED, etc especially at conducting, and assessment of collecting data in area visited. Below is a schematic of how the assessments and coordination should be coordinated, however there is a great lack of coordination due to the non standardized formats of data gathering, differing interests and expansion of programs. Working groups were formed both in Banda Aceh and in Meulaboh to coordinate activities and share information. 6 Figure 1: Schema co-ordination of data gathering in Area District of Pasca Tsunami in Province NAD BUPATI Workig Group coordination NGO MMAF District SATLAK International Local NGO Team Field Office Assessment Panglima Laot CAMAT /BMPTDistrict MMAF Assessment/ Collecting Coordinations Assessment Panglima Laot BMPT (Group) KEUCIK/ Lhok Aquaculture MUKIM 1. Fishermen 1. The Farmer 2. Boat Builder 2. Hatchery 3. Mechanic Boat 4. Processing 5. Merchant of fish At the district level coordination meeting were undertaken between 1 – 3 times per week. 4. The Assessments, Identification and Selection Assessment Plan and Collecting Data The following methodology was used: • Studied and discussion with assessment Team data collection forms with coordinator fisheries of FAO (Mr. Uli Schmidt) • Modification of assessment questioner and discussion with Mr. Ulrich W Schmidt on modified format • Planning of assessment in two phase • Contact the chief of Marine and Fisheries Service in the different District and other persons including Panglima Laot and individual fishers • Coordinate with Mr. Said Mustafa about recommendation of areas to be visited. Method of Collecting data • Interview with the Fishermen or owner boat, Panglima Laot, Brackish water Farmer, Vendor and etc for visited village and at the refugee’s camp. • Collect Primary Data from Marine and Fisheries Service Province 7 • Collect Primary Data from Marine and Fisheries Service District. • Visit to damage area. • Photographic documentation at the visited areas. • Discuss and sharing of information with Satgas MMAF, Marine and Fisheries Service Province and District. The Assessment and Data Collecting East Coast Assessments started from Aceh Besar, Banda Aceh, Pidie, Bireun, Aceh Utara, dan Lhokseumawe, at February 24th 2005. Assessment Team it’s arranged from Mr. Akmal Syukri (FNC), Fuad Muin, Nasruddin Siregar, Bambang Sunarto. Adviser Fisheries Mr. Ulrich W Schmidt Team used car transport (Toyota Kijang car B 7447 EI) that’s rent by International Consultant (Mr. JJ. Franc de Ferriere) for 10 days. The assessment teams were as follows: East Coast West Coast Team Work Assessment: Team Work Assessment: 1. Mr. Ulrich W. Schmidt (INC) 1. Robert Lee (INC) 2. Ir. Akmal Syukri (NC) 2. Ir. Akmal Syukri (NC) Team Assessment (From MMAF Team Assessment (From MMAF Sumut): Sumut): 1) Mr. Nasruddin Siregar 1. Mr. Nasruddin Siregar 2) Mr. Fuad Muin 2. Mr. Bambang Sunarto 3) Mr. Bambang Sunarto 3. Mr. Asep West Coast The assessment on the West coast started on 19 February and included West Aceh (Meulaboh), Nagan Raya, South Aceh and South-West Aceh by vehicle and Assessment to Aceh Jaya district by Boat. Processing and Complementary Data The results of the West Coast Assessment were presented to the Workshop for the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Marine and Fisheries Sector NAD and Sumut Tsunami Post which was held at Hotel Antares between 3rd – 4th February 2005. This meeting was followed up by the formation of the Fisheries and Aquaculture working group in Banda Aceh on the 17 February 2005. The results of these meetings are being used by the Marine and Fisheries Service District and Province levels