Following up on Donors’ Pledges From 2015 until mid 2016 many delays have been encountered and there has been a slow-down in funding of pledges made at the Cairo Conference for Gaza Reconstruction. As a result, many of the planned interventions for 2015 have been delayed. The government will continue to follow up on donor pledges during 2016.
In full coordination with World Bank, the below figures show funding disbursement till July 31, 2016
USD 1,596 million
31%
46%
From total pledges
From total pledges to support Gaza
USD 5,082 million
USD 3,507 million
disbursements (in USD Million)
USD
USD
1,596
612 $385.6
$612
Gaza Reconstruction
$251.4
UNRWA(Budget Suport & Appeals)
$253.1
Humanitarian aid
$15.9
$299
Budget support(Gov.)
$98.6
$89.1
Fuel
$91
Others
$104.7 $7.4
Infrastructure
(Housing, Energy, Water, Transport and Explosive Ordinance Disposal )
Productive
(Agriculture, Non-agriculture)
Livelihoods and Social Protection Social Development
(Health, Education and Culture)
Governance
Pledges and grants that are currently being pursued Grant from Kuwait (USD 200 million) Housing
Agriculture
2251 totally damaged housing units are expected to be rebuild.
Greenhouses: Beneficiaries first list prepared (106 beneficiaries)
USD 49 million spent out of USD 75 million allocated for housing sector.
Livestock: Beneficiaries first list prepared (223 beneficiaries) and sent to Kuwaiti Fund for approval
On-going construction reached 2065 housing units Fully reconstructed reached 292 housing units. 665 beneficiaries are nominated to receive their second and third installments. The list sent to Kuwaiti Fund. Local governance Initial approval obtained for proposed list containing 60 projects with total budget of USD 35 million Northern Governorate bid prepared and sent to Kuwaiti Fund for review. Gaza Governorate bid is under preparation.
Quarantine: following up with many parties regarding the Allocated Land where the Quarantine will be built and located. Water Designing the National Water Carrier is underway (Kuwait Gov. through this grant will cover around 43% of the total cost of the National Water Carrier) Education USD 3 million allocated to support the education sector.
Economic
NORG announced an RFP for local education institutions to apply for grants to rebuild their education destroyed/new facilities. Priorities will be given to institutions support vulnerable groups. i.e. people with disability, orphans, etc.
MoNE’s labs development project prepared. Waiting for Israeli side approval to announce the bid and equipment and materials can enter Gaza.
The technical committee that assigned to evaluate the proposals is preparing the final report with the recommendations to be sent to Kuwaiti Fund.
Other interventions in the economic sector are under identification and considerations
Health
Southern Governorate bid is under review (Khan Younis and Rafah).
USD 4 million allocated to support the health sector through constructing maternity hospital/ building at AlShifa Medical Complex. Project documents are under preparation. It is expected to finalize the preparation by March 2017. First draft of the project documents received.
Loan from Italy (EUR 15.5 million)
Grant from Turkey – Expected (USD 50 million)
The funding is coordinated with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (MoPWH) in terms of setting priorities and beneficiaries’ selection.
Communications are taking place with Turkey through the Palestinian embassy in Turkey in order to accelerate receiving the expected grant.
Grant from UAE – Expected (USD 200 million) Continued coordination efforts with UN agencies in order to increase UAE grant up to USD 200 million. (Focus towards increasing Housing Sector share out of the grant).
Construction Materials The GRM system is functional again after partial operation due to restricted cement imports. The total number of requests for purchasing construction materials submitted under the Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism (GRM) by owners of damaged homes, as well as persons not impacted by the 2014 Gaza war, has surpassed 158,000.
Shelter stream
130,669
Finishing stream
the finishing 11,569 Currently stream is not working
Residential stream
17,369 New Construction 10,852 Reconstruction 6,517
The number of projects registered in the GRM
1,128 Projects 57%
funded by local resources
43%
funded by international donors
Housing Sector Damage Assessment (based on Ministry of Public Works and Housing, UNDP and UNRWA data)
11,000
Totally destroyed The total housing units impacted by 2014 war is
6,800
Severe damage
171,000
5,700
Major damage
units
147,500
Minor damage
Housing sector recovery needs estimated at USD 930 million (DNA)
Totally Destroyed Housing Units
Units
Totally destroyed
11,000
Available funds
Available funding (Units)
Deficit (Units)
6,981
Funding gap
63.5%
36.5%
4,019
Progress - Totally Destroyed For details see Annex 1
63.5% 6,981 Units
100
80
45.3%
60
3,159 Units
40
21.9%
33.1% 2,313 Units
1,509
36.5% 4,019 Units
Units
20 0 Done
On-going
Funded / not begun
Gap
Housing Sector Partially Damaged Housing Units
Severe, Major and Minor damage
USD million
Units
Partially Damaged
337.73
160,000
Available funds
191.70
100,220
Funding gap
146.03
59,780
62.6%
37.4%
Deficit (Units)
Available funding (Units)
Progress - Partially Damaged For details see Annex 2
62.6% 100,220 Units
100
82.8% 82,939 Units
80 60
37.4% 59,780
40
Units
16.5% 16,523
20
Units
0.6% 758 Units
0 Done
On-going
Funded / not begun
Gap
Japanese government reallocated an amount of USD 1.5 million which was meant to support rehabilitation of 60 partially destroyed housing units to support constructing a football stadium in Rafah
Housing Sector Rental Subsidy & Cash Assistance Program
Over 11,850 families (about 65,000 individuals) remain displaced as a result of the 2014 conflict (7/2016 data). 1,081 non-refugee families received for the first 6 months but only 577 for the second six months – therefore there is still 504 who require in the second six months. 8,508 refugee families received cash for rent from Jan-Mar 2016 and 7,343 from Jan-June 2016. There is still an urgent gap in assistance for approximately 7,400 IDP families who have not received any support after end of June 2016 due to lack of funding and who require assistance for the remainder of the year. 300 families received caravans.
Paid USD 46.5 million
2014 / 2015
Damages before 2014 war
Paid USD 17.8 million
Gap USD 10.1 million
USD 14.2 million
6/2016
2016
2017
Gap
An amount of USD 5 million is available for the reconstruction of
Gap
USD 10 million
2018
180 housing units
Rubble Removal The quantity of rubble as a result of 2014 war reached
2 million tons 1,095,524 tons have been removed by UNDP 800,000 tons have been removed by the private sector and house owners
95% Number of working days generated: 39,364
Based on the Detailed Needs Assessment (DNA), the number of ERWs was
7,000 Until today
3,280 items have been cleared
47%
Electricity Sector The electricity sector damage as a result of 2014 war was
USD 58 million
This includes USD 10 million for the power plant, in addition to another USD 10 million for the North substation The recovery projects of the electricity sector estimated at
USD 36.9 million
This amount includes USD 26.9 million as projects, in addition to USD 10 million fuel for the power plant from Qatar
Recovery projects equals
46%
from the USD 58 million
Energy/electricity sector recovery needs estimated at USD 238 million (DNA)
Palestinian Energy Authority (PEA) is aiming at providing a continous and stable supply of electricity to the citizens of Gaza. To achieve this PEA is implementing:
Operational solutions To stabilize electricity supply from different sources including the power plant, the Israeli side and the Egyptian side. Implement interventions leading to the rehabilitation of the high voltage network; maintenance and installation of transformers; and reconnecting all areas affected by the 2014 war with electricity.
Work accomplished to date (out of the received fund)
85%
Sustainable/strategic solutions To find lasting solutions to the problem of electricity in Gaza, including main power plant gas pipeline, increasing the capacity of the plant and finding additional sources of electricity.
Delay in approval process for the material and equipment needed for the sector projects from the Israeli side. Gaza Strip is currently witnessing electricity supply hours.
Water Sector The water sector damage as a result of 2014 war was
USD 34.5 million Reconstruction interventions
USD 22.3 million
Emergency Phase Completion
100%
Reconstructions Phase Completion
80%
Water sector recovery needs estimated at USD 156 million (DNA)
Delay in approval process for the material and equipment needed for the sector projects from the Israeli side
Currently the sector is implementing interventions beyond the emergency The Central Water Desalination Project estimated budget is USD 410 million. “Working closely with EU donors to secure the funding�
Strategic Projects
National Carrier: with total budget of USD 140 million. USD 60 million have been secured by the State of Kuwait (43% of the total cost). Other donors are showing interest in funding this strategic project. Other projects: Waste water plants, the use of treated wastewater for irrigation and small desalination plants.
Agriculture Sector The agricultural sector damage as a result of 2014 war was
USD 266 million Reconstruction interventions
USD 75.4 million (12 projects)
28.3%
Implemented during 2015
USD12.4 million 16.4%
Budget plans for 2016 and 2017
USD 63 million Agriculture sector recovery needs estimated at USD 297 million (DNA)
Economic Sector Sector Damages as a result of 2014 war
USD 284 million
5,334 Facilities
60%
Qatar government grant (USD 9 million) 3,195 facilities with minor damages have been paid 100% of their registered losses.
of the total affected facilities
Qatar Charity grant USD 7 million will cover around 251 facilities in food, paper, aluminum and metal industries. New intervention with total amount of USD 7 million has been started. 200 facilities will benefit, including in the industrial, trading, services and tourism sectors. 1,200 job opportunities will be created.
Kuwait grant USD 8.6 million grant to businesses in the construction and wood sectors.
Other Grants USD 3.3 million funded by DFID and implementing by DAI (PMDP). Back to work initiative through support reconstruct the infrastructure of damaged business. USD 2.2 million ffunded and implemented by different agencies including IR, MoA, Premier Urgence through small scale projects to support farmers, women and other vulnerable groups.
Economic sector recovery needs estimated at USD 301 million (DNA)
Local Government and Municipalities Sector The Local Government and Municipalities sector damage as a result of 2014 war was
USD 88 million Mainly in roads, public facilities, equipment and solid waste
24% Progress of achievement to date The sector plans to spend during 2016 and 2017
USD 72.8 million
2016
2017
USD 35 million Kuwaiti grant
USD 37.8 million MDLF and other grants
Governance sector recovery needs estimated at USD 236.7 million (DNA)
Health Sector The Health sector damage as a result of 2014 war was
USD 24 million During 2015 the sector spent
USD 13.8 million Various projects are underway to provide health services to the citizens. These projects include repair of hospitals, clinics, supply of fuel and medical equipment and other services.
Secured Funding
USD
25.8 million
39%
Work accomplished to date
Health sector recovery needs estimated at USD 383 million (DNA)
Kuwait Fund agreed to fund the reconstruction of a new maternaty building at AL SHIFA complex. The estimated budget is
USD 4 million.
Education Sector Sector damage as a result of 2014 war was
547 Education Facilities including public, private and UNRWA schools
MOEHE Schools and Private Schools
176
Total Affected
96%
UNRWA Schools
83
Total Affected
100%
Repaired to date
83
Kindergartens
Higher Education Institutions
170
274
Total Affected
180
Repaired to date
Repaired to date
66%
14
Total Affected
9
Repaired to date
Education sector recovery needs estimated at USD 150 million (DNA)
5
64%
On-going or to be repaired
Totally Destroyed Housing Units
Annex 1
Details of current commitments Funds USD million
Units
30.00
500
On-going
UNRWA - KFW 01
9.51
252
On-going
UNRWA - KFW 02
10.50
300
On-going
UNRWA - USA
20.00
800
On-going
UNRWA -SFD
5.50
158
On-going
UNRWA - IDB
10.00
260
UNRWA - IDB
5.00
130
Qatar
50.00
1,000
On-going
Kuwaiti Grant
75.00
2,251
On-going
Italy Grant of Al Nada neighborhood
10.40
92
Italy Grant Reconstruction of Italian
5.34
50
Qatar Charity - Al Zafer Tower
3.00
63
On-going
Welfare Association
4.20
120
On-going
TIKA
12.50
320
On-going
Qatar Charity - IDB
20.00
450
Palestine Housing Council - IDB
5.00
120
UNOPS and NRC
5.46
100
DAR Ketab - Association
0.30
15
281.71
6,981
New Agreement ( Numbers may change
New Agreement ( Numbers may change
New Agreement ( Numbers may change
New Agreement ( Numbers may change
(
New Agreement ( Numbers may change
(
Housing units
( Numbers may change
(
FUNDS 2014 War Caseload
New Agreement
(
tower complex
( Numbers may change
(
Development and reconstruction
New Agreement
(
UNRWA - SFD
Status
(
Project and Donor
On-going
Expected Funds US$35 million from UAE through UNDP – 800 housing units US$5 million from UAE through UNDP – 260 housing units Fund from Germany is under negotiation
Partially Damaged Housing Units
Annex 2
Details of current commitments Fundsg USD million
Severe Major Damaged Housing Units
Minor Damaged Housing Units
Total Units
UNDP - IDB
10.0
640
286
926
On-going
UNDP - Korea
0.30
-
154
154
Completed
UNDP - OFID
1.20
70
88
158
On-going
UNDP - SFD
30.30
357
12,009
12,366
On-going
UNRWA - Japan
5.10
527
0
527
Completed
UNRWA - KFW01
4.50
435
0
435
On-going
UNRWA - KFW02
10.87
1273
0
1,273
On-going
UNRWA - KFW
6.85
0
5,983
5,983
Completed
UNRWA - SFD
10.00
617
0
617
On-going
UNRWA - Multi donors
65.00
730
60,400
61,130
Completed
UNRWA - Multi donors
21.54
1,004
9,860
10,864
UNRWA - Belgium
2.27
192
-
192
On-going
UNRWA - ECHO
4.46
336
-
336
On-going
Qatar - NORG
6.00
0
2,197
2,197
Completed
Italy -Through MoPWH
1.33
280
0
280
On-going
AlNada Project
1.29
0
0
-
Update in process - New agreement
Italy -Through MoPWH 4 buildings/severe damaged
Rehabilitation of
1.21
0
0
-
Update in process - New agreement
Welfare Association
1.69
0
1,209
1,209
Completed
Qatar Charity - IDB
5.00
410
-
410
On-going
Qatar Charity
0.53
0
275
275
Completed
Qatar Charity
0.54
0
393
393
Completed
Fars Al Arab Association
0.20
0
72
72
Completed
IMAR Gaza
0.30
26
0
26
On-going
Al Rahma Association
0.23
50
0
50
On-going
MAAN
0.48
0
251
251
Update in process - New agreement
Others - UNOPS & Qatar Committee
0.47
5
91
96
Completed
6,952
93,268
100,220
Organization
Italy -Through MoPWH (17 buildings/partially damaged)
TOTAL
191.665
Status
ONLY the first installment was paid to the beneficiaries the project has stopped for lack of funding