Local Area Development Programme in Iraq Financed by the Implemented European Union by UNDP PROVINCIAL RESPONSE PLAN ANBAR GOVERNORATE December 2017 LADP in Iraq – Anbar PRP 2 LADP in Iraq – Anbar PRP FOREWORD BY THE GOVERNOR … 3 LADP in Iraq – Anbar PRP 4 LADP in Iraq – Anbar PRP CONTENT PRP Anbar Governorate Foreword by the Governor ............................................................................................................................... 3 Content ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................... 7 List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................... 8 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 11 1. Organisation of the PRP ............................................................................................................................... 11 2. Purpose of the PRP ...................................................................................................................................... 11 3. Methodology ................................................................................................................................................ 11 4. PRP development process ........................................................................................................................... 12 I. Context .................................................................................................................................................. 15 1. Location and administrative division .......................................................................................................... 15 2. Geography and natural resources .............................................................................................................. 15 3. History and conflict ...................................................................................................................................... 19 3.1. Historical significance..................................................................................................................................... 19 3.2. Iraq war (2003–2011) and Iraqi insurgency (2011–2013) ........................................................................... 19 3.3. Occupation by ISIL (2013–2017) ................................................................................................................... 20 II. Social profile .......................................................................................................................................... 22 1. Population .................................................................................................................................................... 22 2. Living conditions .......................................................................................................................................... 24 3. IDPs and returnees ...................................................................................................................................... 26 3.1. Profile .............................................................................................................................................................. 26 3.2. Challenges facing IDPs ................................................................................................................................... 27 3.3. Situation of IDPs in camps ............................................................................................................................. 28 3.4. Return process ............................................................................................................................................... 29 4. Disadvantaged host community groups ..................................................................................................... 30 4.1. Profile .............................................................................................................................................................. 30 4.2. Social support services ................................................................................................................................... 30 4.3. Best practices ................................................................................................................................................. 31 III. Economic profile .................................................................................................................................... 33 1. Economy ....................................................................................................................................................... 33 2. Industry ........................................................................................................................................................ 35 3. Agriculture .................................................................................................................................................... 37 4. Commerce .................................................................................................................................................... 40 5. Tourism ......................................................................................................................................................... 41 6. Private sector ............................................................................................................................................... 43 7. Investment ................................................................................................................................................... 44 IV. Public service delivery ............................................................................................................................ 46 1. Transport network ....................................................................................................................................... 46 2. Electricity service ......................................................................................................................................... 53 3. Water supply service ................................................................................................................................... 54 4. Wastewater management ........................................................................................................................... 59 5. Waste management .................................................................................................................................... 62 6. Healthcare .................................................................................................................................................... 64 7. Education ..................................................................................................................................................... 69 5 LADP in Iraq – Anbar PRP V. Governorate Administration .................................................................................................................. 72 1. Governor and Governorate Council ............................................................................................................ 72 2. Governorate budget .................................................................................................................................... 72 3. Departments ................................................................................................................................................ 72 VI. SWOT analysis ........................................................................................................................................ 74 VII. Strategic objectives ................................................................................................................................ 75 VIII. Programmes (priority areas for development) ....................................................................................... 76 1. Programme 1: Activate peace building at the tribal and community level ................................................ 76 2. Programme 2: Ensure the return of IDPs ................................................................................................... 77 3. Programme 3: Create supporting environment for strengthening of societal links ................................ 79 4. Programme 4: Restore and improve the electricity service ...................................................................... 81 5. Programme 5: Restore and develop the water supply and wastewater service ..................................... 82 6. Programme 6: Expand and develop waste management.......................................................................... 83 7. Programme 7: Improve health services quality and access ...................................................................... 84 8. Programme 8: Improve