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Displaying 1991 - 2000 of 6947Envelope 1 [Improving access to the safe shelters throughout providing minor and moderate repairing assistance
Objectives
ltpgtThe project aims to provide support to earthquake-affected communities in Harim district, Idleb governorate. It focuses on rehabilitating 796 minor-damaged apartments and 145 moderate-damaged apartments. The average cost per household is estimated at 500 USD for minor damage and 1300 USD for moderate damage. The project will benefit a total of 941HHs, 4680 individuals, including 1005 men, 1047 women, 1381 boys, and 1247 girls.ltbrgtBINAA and based on ongoing project with UNDP, is conducting a damage survey in Harim, Idleb, and Jisr-Ash-Shugur districts. Based on the results of the assessment, BINAA will rehabilitate 941 houses, with 656 houses in Tellemar and 280 houses in Milis (Milis: 312 W, 406 G, 300 M, 392 B - Tellemar: 735 W, 841 G, 705 M, 999 B). The rehabilitation assistance will be determined based on verified information regarding household vulnerability and the availability of housing and land ownership documents. The rehabilitation cost will be determined according to the level of damage.ltbrgtThe selection of the project locations in Harim district was based on a Multi-Sector Needs and Vulnerability Assessment (MSRNA) conducted by BINAA. After analyzing the results, BINAA found that the chosen locations had the highest level of vulnerability. The selection was further validated through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Although other locations are also in need, BINAA will coordinate with the cluster and other partners to address the gaps.ltbrgtAs a contingency plan, BINAA has identified additional locations affected by the earthquake. These locations will undergo technical damage assessment by BINAA/UNDP ongoing project if any problems or overlaps arise in the targeted areas.ltbrgtIn addition to providing direct aid, the project emphasizes the collection and analysis of data and information to understand the extent of the damage and determine the most effective ways to support the affected communities. This approach ensures that the assistance provided is targeted and has a lasting impact on those in need.ltbrgtBINAA's technical team will conduct rehabilitation and maintenance work on lightly and moderately damaged buildings based on the results of the technical evaluation. The scope of work includes debris removal, structural repairs, fixing toilets, windows, doors, stairs, and providing water tanks and sanitary facilities. Local contractors will be engaged to carry out the repair works, enabling the use of local materials and manpower and supporting the local market. Special considerations will be made for households with disabled persons, including disability-friendly entrances and toilet facilities.ltbrgtUpon completion of the rehabilitation work, BINAA will coordinate with local communities for the proper handing-over process of the rehabilitated houses. A certificate of completion will be signed by all involved entities, ensuring transparency and accountability in the project implementation.ltbrgtlt/pgt
Emergency WASH Response to displacement affected population in Liben zone, Somali Region
Objectives
This project targets prioritized zone in Somali region covering 4 woredas and 8 IDP sites reaching 26,451 individuals (13,541 F, 12,910 M). The target IDPs and host communities affected by conflict and live in spontaneous sites or settled within the host communities. The selected woredas are classified as severe by the WASH Cluster with limited basic services and were selected in close collaboration with Somali regional WASH cluster .The project aims to have increased equal and sustained access to reliable safe water, appropriate sanitation and hygiene services for the IDPs and host community women, men, boys and girls in the target locations. At the same time help in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in the target locations as some of these camps are congested thus at high risk. This will be achieved through improving access to secure gender-sensitive water and sanitation facilities and intensive hygiene promotion activities. The facilities will conform to cultural norms of users, and through increased awareness of key public health risks and adoption of good Hygiene practices of targeted population in the zone. To ensure inclusion of all population groups, NRC will identify people with special needs and measures undertaken in the execution of the interventions or referred to specialized partners. Housing, land and property (HLP) assessment will be undertaken at the start of the project led by NRC core competency of Information, Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). This assessment will identify protection issues as well as land issues which will guide implementation of planned infrastructures in this project. This will minimize any disputes or tensions over land ownership thus fostering good co-existence in the target locations. Activities related to outputs such as awareness raising campaigns and Hygiene promotion trainings, adequate water provision and the provision of hand washing stations, including trainings provision related to operation, maintenance amp management to WASH committees will support sustainable WASH infrastructure and services. This will ultimately improve public health status of the targeted population in proposed intervention locations.Recently agreed and endorsed "Guidelines for Needs Based Targeting of Humanitarian Response in Displacement Areas,April 2019" by National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC) will be used to ensure all assistance will be need based. NRC will focus lifesaving interventions for 7 months with flexibility to adjust in case of sudden spike in returned IDP numbers or new life threatening crises occurs. The project is integrated with other NRC core competencies of Education , ICLA, Livelihood and Food Security (LFS) and Shelter/ESNFI. This will ensure the beneficiaries receive an all inclusive interventions addressing most of their needs. Collaboration will also be done with health and nutrition partners to ensure unified approach given the close link between WASH, Health and Nutrition.
Promoting durable solutions for displacement affected populations in Somalia through Information, Counseling a
Objectives
The project will apply legal methods during interventions to provide timely, effective and quality lifesaving protection response and service provision to respond to Housing, Land and Property rights violations through preventative and remedial mechanisms within the protracted displacement context in Somalia. Responses will be timely in order to address emerging housing, land and property issues by improving and securing land tenure thereby reducing potential exposure to forced evictions in Dalxiiska IDP settlement in Kismayo and a cluster of IDP settlements in the north of Baidoa. Prevention of forced evictions will be approached through the use of community structures in dispute settlement, advocacy and response to housing, land and property rights violations through information, counseling and legal assistance. The project will prioritize land tenure security within settlements and facilitate the development and acquisition of legal land tenure documentation for enhanced shelter and livelihoods initiatives. Capacity building for humanitarian and local actors on Housing Land and Property rights will be done to ensure that this is mainstreamed within the interventions of other stakeholders. The project will assist displaced persons claim and exercise their HLP rights and attain durable solutions through the prevention of further displacement by supporting them to overcome legal obstacles related to accessing and controlling housing, land and property rights. The project will strengthen dispute resolution for community structures through collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR) trainings to ensure alternative dispute resolution mechanisms are used to resolve HLP specific cases in the first instance with litigation as a last resort. The project will conduct capacity building through trainings and advocacy to ensure rights holders, duty bearers and decision makers are empowered to claim, promote and exercise HLP rights and subsequently address HLP violations such as land grabbing, multiple land claims, forced evictions among others. Limited access to land and insecurity of land tenure is a major obstacle to the provision of sustainable solutions for vulnerable displaced populations across Somalia, Kismayo remains particularly affected. As the community based protection systems are often male dominated and often discriminate against women, NRC will prioritize female beneficiaries during information sessions and legal assistance considering their vulnerability levels. To further enhance collaboration and multisector responses to forced evictions, the project will work closely with the shelter cluster, other humanitarian actors, HLP sub-cluster members and NRC shelter project. Land tenure secured through communal land agreements will be implemented prior to construction of any humanitarian infrastructure and alternative land will be negotiated and secured for populations at risk of forced evictions. Community participation processes will be used to identify beneficiaries and ensure interventions are both inclusive and community driven. Field conversations will be used to engage the community through consultations prior to and after the implementation of project activities in both Kismayo and Baidoa. This approach will be used to strengthen community networks while gender will be mainstreamed within all the initiatives.
Sustainable Land Managmt to Combat Desertification-II
General
The project will assist the Government of Pakistan to achieve its long-term goal – “to combat land degradation and desertification in Pakistan”.
Pronaca Agro
General
The proposed project entails providing a corporate facility to finance the expansion of Procesadora Nacional de Alimentos C.A. PRONACA (Pronaca or the Company), a vertically integrated poultry and pork processor and one of Ecuadors leading agro-industrial companies. The Company initiated its operations in 1958 and today it produces and commercializes meats (poultry, pork, and turkey), value added foods, rice and eggs, as well as animal feed and pet foods. The proposed facility will help the Company finance its growth both domestically and abroad.
Objectives
(i) Farmers reach: Pronaca supports the activities of about 3,000 farmers. As an input to its operations, Pronaca buys about 40 percent of the country''s corn production. It also works together with the Government under an initiative called "Inclusive Business Program", a program that supports small farmers in increasing land productivity by providing technical assistance and financing for the purchase of certified seeds and inputs. It also ensures the purchase of their products (guaranteed volume and prices) via purchase agreements (849 farmers under this program). (ii) MSME development: Currently, Pronaca purchases about US$340 million from domestic suppliers, out of which over 90 percent are considered MSMEs. In addition, the Company supplies over 65,000 small retailers across the country with its products, thus supporting a vast supply chain, which is mostly composed of MSMEs. (iii) Downstream reach: Pronaca serves over 75,000 clients across the country directly and indirectly, through 43 exclusive distributors. By supporting Pronaca''s growth, the Project will generate business downstream. (iv) E&S best practices: Pronaca places high value on conducting its business in a sustainable manner and follows IFC''s best practices in E&S matters, being an example to the sector players in Ecuador.
Trade Related Natural Resource and Disaster Management in Morocco, Jordan and Oman
General
To promote green growth and US environmentallly sound technologies and practices in Moroco and Environmental Law enforcement water security and sustainable land management in Jordan
Programme commun Uni4Coop 2022-26
General
L’outcome ECMS dans l’enseignement supérieur d’UNI4Coop est alimenté par les stratégies d’appui à l’action et à la mobilisation des acteurs et actrices relais au sein des communautés universitaires des 4 ONGU, de la mise en réseau entre tous les acteurs et actrices de changement ciblés par notre action avec les partenaires stratégiques tels que les autres OSC, la stratégie de co-construction avec les agents éducatifs d’un contenu ECMS au sein des cursus permettant de cibler les étudiant·e·s et d’un appui conseil aux autorités académiques pour la mise en place de davantage de contenu liés aux rapports de domination au sein des cursus. L’appui conseil porte également sur le renforcement du cadre institutionnel régissant les mobilités et les partenariats internationaux dans l’enseignement supérieur. Avec ces stratégies, nous souhaitons que les étudiant·e·s touché·e·s par le programme acquièrent davantage de compétences et de connaissances sur les rapports de domination qui s’exercent au sein du système mondial, qu’ils et elles posent un regard critique sur leur expérience de mobilité et de partenariat international, et possèdent les outils pour agir individuellement et collectivement dans la construction d’une société inclusive, durable, équitable et solidaire. L’hypothèse principale est qu’en acquérant ces compétences et connaissances, ils et elles auront la possibilité d’amener ces questions de rapports de domination dans d’autres contextes que le contexte universitaire. L’Outcome est composé de 8 résultats, dont deux directement liés à la mobilité internationale, ciblant chacun une catégorie d’acteurs et d’actrices de la théorie du changement ainsi qu’une stratégie d’action spécifique. La mise en réseau est quant à elle transversale aux résultats. Dans le Nord, le programme intervient dans 2 communes du département du Borgou que sont N’Dali et Tchaourou au niveau desquels Uni4Coop consolide son partenariat avec la Fondation Hubi et Vinciane pour la mise en œuvre de l’outcome dans cette zone. Dans le département de l’Atacora, le programme intervient dans les communes de Natitingou et Toucountouna au niveau desquels Uni4Coop consolide son partenariat avec l’Association Nationale des Femmes Agricultrices du Bénin (ANaF). Dans le Sud, le programme interviendra dans toutes les communes du département du Mono (Athiémé, Bopa, Comè, Grand Popo, Houéyogbé, Lokossa). Uni4Coop consolidera son partenariat avec le Guichet d’Economie Locale du Sud Bénin (GEL Sud Bénin) et le Groupement pour la Promotion et l’Exploitation des Ressources de l’Environnement (GROPERE). Des collaborations sont aussi prévues avec l’ANaF Bénin et CONVERGENCE BENIN ONG. Dans ces différentes zones, l’action se consacrera à renforcer les capacités des partenaires et favoriser leur mise en réseau pour une action plus pertinente et efficace grâce au partage d’expériences, à la recherche-action et au développement d’innovations. Cette réflexion multi-acteur sur base d’expérience de terrain alimentera les actions de plaidoyer menées par les partenaires. L’objectif est que les femmes et les hommes de familles vulnérables des zones rurales et périurbaines de Bolivie (Tarija, Oruro, La Paz) améliorent leurs conditions de vie en exerçant leurs droits, réduisant ainsi la pauvreté et les inégalités. L'accent est mis sur l’approche genre, sur le développement durable aux niveaux économique, social, environnemental, territorial et alimentaire, et sur le plaidoyer. En partenariat avec des organisations locales (APROSAR, OEB, Alternativas y Tierra), nous travaillerons sur des thématiques telles que les systèmes alimentaires durables, l’agroécologie, l'entrepreneuriat durable, l'environnement et le genre, en concordance avec les stratégies nationales, notre Théorie du Changement Pérou-Bolivie, le CSC Bolivie, plusieurs ODD et les stratégies de la DGD. Nos stratégies incluent le renforcement des partenaires locaux afin qu'ils puissent jouer leur rôle de promoteur de changement basé sur un environnement propice à l'exercice des droits individuels et collectifs. Via une approche multidimensionnelle, nous aborderons les causes des inégalités structurelles (environnementales, socio-économiques et de genre) par la recherche-action, la génération de données et la vigilance citoyenne. Nous contribuerons aux dynamiques de développement local grâce à l'articulation multi-acteurs, visant davantage d’impact sur les politiques de développement durable. En outre, nous prévoyons des actions axées sur l'adoption de pratiques pour des systèmes de production et de consommation durables selon les principes d'agroécologie et d'économie verte, en veillant à un équilibre entre besoins fondamentaux au niveau local, usage d’intrants pour la production et enjeux de protection et gestion des ressources naturelles. Nous recherchons la participation égalitaire des femmes et des hommes, avec un focus particulier envers les jeunes et les femmes et un soutien à l'autonomisation des femmes (bien-être, formations en entrepreneuriat). U4C met l’emphase sur une gestion inclusive des savoirs au sein de ses programmes afin qu’ils alimentent les choix stratégiques et politiques. Il s’agit de considérer les savoirs sous toutes ses formes (cognitifs, compétences et attitudes), comme une richesse, de susciter leur émergence, de les mettre en valeur, de les conjuguer, de faciliter leur partage et leur diffusion. L’inclusion vise tout particulièrement la (re)valorisation de savoirs des acteur·trices de première ligne. Cet outcome exploitera les nombreuses initiatives antérieures et à venir, par le biais de publications, débats et participations à des colloques et plateformes pour que leurs résultats puissent nourrir les actions et les plaidoyers des « partenaires pour un développement durable » (ODD17). Un accent sera mis sur des enjeux liés à l’exercice des droits humains, en particulier le droit des femmes à un accès égalitaire aux ressources et aux espaces de décision, les droits à l’alimentation, au travail décent, à la santé et à participer au progrès scientifique. Une réflexion portera également sur les processus mis en place pour faciliter la coconstruction de ces savoirs (recherches-actions, organisation des groupes de réflexion, modalités de plaidoyer, contribution PRD, service-learning…). En qualité de consortium d’ONG universitaires, relié à des centres d’enseignement et de recherche, U4C a plus que toute autre organisation, un rôle d’intermédiation à jouer entre les acteur·trices de première ligne, les organisations de la société civile, les réseaux et plateformes, les autorités académiques et les chercheur·ses, en permettant à chaque savoir de s’exprimer, d’être pris en compte pour apporter sa contribution à une recherche de solutions durables aux défis sociétaux. Concrètement, il s’agira d’identifier des pratiques innovantes de qualité, d’en co-produire des extrants à valeur ajoutée qui seront ensuite diffusés auprès d’acteurs de changement ciblés pour leur potentialité à en tenir compte. L'objectif est que les populations vulnérables des zones rurales et périurbaines du Pérou renforcent leurs droits. Contribuant au CSC Pérou et aux ODD 1, 2, 5, 12, 13, 15 et 17 en mettant l'accent sur 3 droits : - Droits environnementaux : protection de l'environnement, gestion des ressources naturelles (dont l’eau), accès à la terre, résilience face au changement climatique. - Droit à l'alimentation et aux ressources productives, en promouvant des systèmes alimentaires durables (SAD) : production agroécologique, commercialisation locale avec valeur ajoutée, entreprenariats agricoles et non agricoles verts. - Droits des femmes : autonomisation, réduction de la violence et des inégalités de genre dans l'exercice des droits. Nous prévoyons des actions territoriales de développement d'alternatives locales et des actions plus globales de niveau national. Nos principales stratégies : - Renforcement institution
Connectivity corridors in two priority landscapes of the Ecuadorian Amazon Region
Objectives
To improve the ecological connectivity of two priority landscapes, the Putumayo – Aguarico and the Palora-Pastaza, in the Ecuadorian Amazon, through the establishment of two connectivity corridors and associated management mechanisms, to ensure the long-term biodiversity conservation of its ecosystems.
Other
Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.
Target Groups
The project will generate socio-economic benefits by maintaining and enhancing the resource base on which local communities in the two project landscapes rely for their livelihoods. By developing actions that lead to the conservation of biodiversity, the project will benefit the inhabitants of the prioritized landscapes by preserving ecosystem services, such as fresh water, a healthy environment, medicines, and food production (Component 1). As well-being of indigenous local communities in the two project landscapes largely depends upon natural ecosystems, indigenous populations in both landscapes (approximate 40% of the total population in the Putumayo-Aguarico landscape and 70% in the Palora-Pastaza landscape) will benefit from the conservation of their remaining forests, in line with their Life Plans and other land-use planning tools. Through an inclusive approach, the strategy of this project will benefit vulnerable groups, in particular indigenous peoples, women, and youth, strengthening their participation in formal decision-making platforms for connectivity corridor management (Component 3). The project will strengthen existing bioeconomy initiatives, in the two project landscapes, that have the potential to succeed in local, national, and international markets, with the goal of strengthening and improving aspects of value addition and commercialization, resulting in inclusive socio-economic benefits for the involved communities. The project will support producers to strengthen market-driven value chains for bioeconomy initiatives, linked to biodiversity conservation, contributing to increasing their incomes as they follow a value chain approach with a market orientation. Existing bioeconomy initiatives in both landscapes, that could be supported are related to the sustainable harvest, process, and commercialization of sweet water fish like paiche (arapaima gigas) and cachama (piaractus brachypomus); citronella; guayusa (ilex guayusa); ungurahua (oenocarpus bataua); turmeric, ishpingo (amazon cinnamon); morete (mauritia flexuosa); sacha inchi (amazon peanut); and community nature-based tourism. Increasing the profitability of sustainable production systems at the family level, will reduce direct pressures (ex. deforestation, land use change and illegal hunting) upon the native forest within the corridors.
Sustainable Land Information Management in Vietnam (Part I)
General
The current system of land use and land rights in Vietnam does not utilise the full potential of the available land. Therefore, Vietnam is in the process of revising the Land Law. One of the main envisaged changes is that bigger plots are allowed through land consolidation. Then farmers can develop from being barely subsistence to agricultural entrepreneurs. The Vietnamese government has requested the advice and support from Kadaster. This mission will further analyse the request for support as input for an actual project plan.