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REGIONAL ASSISTANCE STRATEGY
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| Country | HDI rank in 1995 | GDI rank in 1995 | Life Expect. Male (years) |
Life Expect Female (years) |
Adult Literacy Rate Male (%) |
Adult Literacy Rate Fem. (%) |
Pop. without safe water (%) | Real GDP per capita 1995 (PPP$) |
| Algeria | 75 | 96 | 67 | 69 | 74 | 49 | 22 | 5,618 |
| Egypt | 104 | 111 | 64 | 66 | 64 | 39 | 13 | 3,829 |
| Libya | 57 | 79 | 63 | 66 | 88 | 63 | 3 | 6,309 |
| Morocco | 115 | 116 | 64 | 67 | 57 | 31 | 35 | 3,477 |
| Tunisia | 76 | 0 | 68 | 70 | 79 | 55 | 2 | 5,261 |
The HDI seems to indicate that Algeria, Tunisia and Libya are in a somewhat better position on the Human Development scale than Egypt and Morocco. This is also reflected in the data on GDP per capita, as well as in female literacy rates. According to UNICEF’s “The State of the Worlds Children”, 1999, the mortality rates (per 1,000 live births) in children under 5 years - based on 1997 information - are also significantly higher in Egypt (73) and Morocco (72) than in Algeria (39), Tunisia (33) and Libya (25). According to the same source, the maternal mortality rates (during 1990-1995 per 100,000) were relatively high in Morocco (230), Algeria (220) and Egypt (170) compared to Libya (75) and Tunisia (70). It should be noted, however, that the situation in Algeria has deteriorated during the recent conflict, even if exact figures are not yet available.
The political situation in North Africa has evolved recently on many fronts. Algeria, which has experienced long years of violence and internal disturbance seems to have embarked on a more stable course after the presidential elections, in Morocco the succession to the throne may open new development opportunities, and the lifting of sanctions and the re-establishment of air traffic with Libya will no doubt contribute to increased contacts and co-operation
1.2 Vulnerability Analysis
North Africa is regularly visited by natural disasters, especially earthquakes, floods and droughts. The region is furthermore affected by disasters related to war and internal conflict, to technical disasters and mass accidents like fires and road accidents, and to a varying degree to a decline of socio-economic conditions and to health related hazards on community level.
The most destructive natural disasters in the nineties were the earthquake of 1994 in Algeria and the floods of 1994 and 1995 in Egypt and Morocco. Earthquakes will continue to be a threat as the North African countries are located on an earthquake fault line, and the alteration of droughts and floods seem to be part of a climatic pattern. A considerable section of the population in parts of North Africa are also vulnerable to local health hazards, as can been seen from the statistics above. A special humanitarian challenge at this time is Algeria, where large numbers of people have suffered violence, and as a result continue to be in a precarious situation.
1.3 Analysis of the funding and assistance / co-operation environment
International co-operation with the North African countries is mostly
geared towards socio-economic development. Various UN and other
aid agencies as well as governments work in close co-operation with
the public sectors in the fields of health, education and basic
infrastructure. The ICRC is also present in North Africa with a
Regional Delegation in Tunisia.
Until now there has been little systematic co-operation between the Federation Secretariat, PNS, and the North African National Societies, and relations have been limited to sporadic contributions for disaster relief. Both the Federation and the Societies of the region have recognised this and have expressed their desire to work more closely together. With the establishment of the Federation representation in Tunis it is expected that co-operation will be strengthened. This should also result in better information concerning National Societies’ needs and capacities, joint planning of programmes and improved contacts with the PNS and donor community in general.
2. NATIONAL SOCIETIES' PRIORITIES
The National Societies in the North Africa region have a relatively strong infrastructure. Their main functions are in the fields of health, first aid, social services and disaster relief. Detailed data on the situation of each Society is currently not available, but will be a subject of a special review starting early 2000, once the Federation representation for North Africa is in place.
The Societies have identified as their two main priorities for the coming years (i) the strengthening of their disaster preparedness capacity and (ii) institutional development, including training of human resources. In addition, three Societies want to develop their first-aid programmes, health services and social services, two give priority to training of volunteers, to increased attention to youth, and to dissemination of the principles of the Red Cross. Other priorities include attention to the role of women, rehabilitation, blood services and HIV/Aids. All Societies give a high priority to expanding international co-operation. The individual National Societies in North Africa describe their priorities as follows:
Algerian Red Crescent
The Algerian Red Crescent would like to expand its assistance to the victims of natural disasters and conflicts, and its first aid services in the community. For this reason it also plans to focus on training and upgrading the technical knowledge of its volunteers and staff. Expansion of social services to needy people and more involvement in health care and HIV / AIDS are other priorities.
Egyptian Red Crescent
The Egyptian Red Crescent also defines strengthening of its capacity in the field of disaster preparedness and relief as its first priority, followed by training of its volunteers and staff as well as the public in first aid. The Society also wants to involve itself in dissemination of the RC/RC principles and pay more attention to youth. It furthermore plans to expand its rehabilitation programmes for people affected by disasters, and work on institutional and resource development.
Libyan Red Crescent
The first priority of the Libyan Red Crescent is the qualitative and quantitative expansion of its health care services. In addition it wants to focus on capacity building through promotion of volunteering, through institutional and resource development, and through strengthening its disaster preparedness capacity.
Moroccan Red Crescent
The priorities of the Moroccan Red Crescent are mainly geared towards its health and social services. It wants to expand its health care and medical services centres in the community, strengthen the activities of its occupational training centres, as well as provide child welfare, support for working mothers, and assistance to the elderly. As the other Societies of the region it also wishes to upgrade its disaster relief capacity. Furthermore it wants to involve itself in the dissemination of International Humanitarian Law.
Tunisian Red Crescent
Developing international co-operation is high on the list of priorities for the Tunisian Red Crescent, followed by expansion of social services to needy people and upgrading the first aid and blood collection services of the National Society. It also wants to pay special attention to youth and the role of women, as well as strengthen its capacity in disaster preparedness.
3. PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES FOR FEDERATION ASSISTANCE
The Federation will assist National Societies in North Africa to build their capacities in an integrated way, focusing on two main areas: disaster preparedness and institutional and resource development. A regional disaster preparedness programme together with national DP-strategies will help National Societies address different types of emergencies on regional, national and local level. This should be closely co-ordinated with the Societies’ first-aid and health programmes. Strengthening the Red Crescent organisations at national as well as regional and local levels, including their human and financial resources, is a prerequisite for the successful implementation of service programmes.
More specifically, the priorities and objectives for Federation assistance in North Africa are:
3-1 To support the National Societies in preparing a comprehensive regional disaster preparedness programme and to update their current national disaster preparedness plans.
3-2 To improve the technical knowledge of staff and volunteers in the areas of disaster response, disaster preparedness and first aid, through organising workshops and training courses.
3-3 To support health and social welfare activities of the National Societies, in particular through the ARCHI initiative, enabling National Societies to address community health issues.
3-4 To promote the Fundamental Principles and humanitarian values by encouraging National Societies to spread the knowledge about these principles both internally and externally, and to engage in influencing behaviour in the community.
3-5 To support the National Societies in institutional and resource development by helping them to assess their needs and capacities, and by organising training in relevant areas, such as governance and management and resource development.
3-6 To compile basic data on National Societies of the region, including key service programmes and relevant country information.
3-7 To support and strengthen the co-operation between the North African National Societies and the Federation Secretariat as well as Sister Societies in the regional and international contexts.
From the beginning of 2000, a Federation Representative will be based in Tunis to co-ordinate Federation assistance within the region.
4A PRIORITY PROGRAMMES FOR FEDERATION REGIONAL ASSISTANCE
4.1 Disaster Response
The Federation does not currently have disaster relief programmes
in the region. However, it is prepared to assist the National Societies
in responding to disasters whenever outside assistance is required.
4.2 Disaster Preparedness
The Federation will offer medium term technical support to the North African National Societies by assisting them in developing a regional integrated disaster preparedness programme aimed at adapting their current disaster preparedness strategies to the challenges of the future. In particular, the present focus on logistics and relief response, which is appropriate for large national disasters, would be complemented by a strategy addressing smaller disasters, in which local Red Crescent structures and capacities can be used. Results and recommendations of the Federation study on risks, vulnerabilities and capacities in the region, carried out in 1995-96, will be taken into account.
4.3 Health education and services
All five National Societies in the North Africa region are extensively involved in first aid services. The Federation intends to organise annual first aid workshops in a three year time frame in order to upgrade the technical knowledge of first aid and relief workers of the National Societies and to provide training materials and equipment, such as first aid kits.
The Federation will also support the involvement of National Societies in the African Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ Health Initiative (ARCHI), in order to strengthen the Societies’ organisational and technical capacities to address community health problems through their volunteer network on district and local levels, working in close co-ordination with government authorities and other health partners.
4.4 Promotion of humanitarian values
Tensions and recourse to violence have often dramatically affected
the people of North Africa. It is therefore very appropriate that
the Red Crescent Societies of the region should promote humanitarian
values and respect for the human being. The Federation will support
National Societies in their efforts to develop programmes which
aim at increasing the understanding of the Fundamental Principles
internally in their organisations as well as externally, raising
the awareness of the public and private authorities and influencing
behaviour in the community. Action in this area will be closely
co-ordinated with the ICRC.
4.5 Institutional and Resource Development
Supporting National Societies in their institutional and resource development efforts is one of Federation priorities for assistance to Societies in North Africa. This support will consist of collection of basic data concerning these Societies and their role in their respective countries, assisting them in carrying out a self-assessment about their capacities and needs, and helping them to plan for their institutional and resource development. Related training will be organised in areas such as governance and management, human and financial resources development, and local capacity building. In addition to Federation facilitators, local and regional resource persons and institutions will be identified. The Federation Representative will be instrumental in initiating and co-ordinating this work.
4B PRIORITY PROGRAMMES FOR FEDERATION ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL SOCIETIES AT COUNTRY LEVEL
Due to the fact that the North Africa region has until now not been covered by a delegation, no country programmes have been developed. This may change once the Federation representation in Tunis has been able to establish proper working relations with the National Societies of the region and joint identification of country programmes can take place.
5. ACTIVITIES CURRENTLY SUPPORTED BY DONORS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITHIN THE MOVEMENT
Currently there is very little involvement by the Federation in National Society programmes in the region. Contacts have been maintained mainly through visits from the National Societies to the Federation Secretariat and vice-versa. The French and Spanish Red Cross Societies have a number of bilateral projects in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. Other international organisations, such as ICRC and UNHCR, are active with assistance to refugees in the south of Algeria and western Sahara. In terms of development and longer-term programmes, WHO and some other international organisations have co-operation with the governments in the region.
6. RESOURCE MOBILISATION STRATEGY
A major obstacle to resource mobilisation has been the scarce information concerning the capacities and the needs of the National Societies in North Africa. It is envisaged that one of the first tasks of the Federation Representative will be to establish close contacts with the Societies in view of bridging this gap. Collection of basic data, developing quality standard project descriptions together with the Societies concerned, and support to donors in reporting and feedback should help build donor confidence. Facilitating contacts with North African Societies and PNS as well as identifying potential local and international donors represented in the region are part of this strategy.
7. CRITERIA AND PROCESS FOR EVALUATING THE ASSISTANCE STRATEGY AND ASSESSING POSSIBLE RISKS
Criteria for evaluating the assistance strategy:
1. Basic data on National Societies and countries is available.
All Societies have carried out self-assessment of their needs and
capacities. Development planning process is underway.
2. A regional disaster preparedness programme is in place. All Societies
have disaster preparedness plans that address both national and
local disasters. Training has been provided to volunteers and staff.
3. Health and social programmes in Societies address community needs.
Volunteers and staff have been trained in Federation approaches
and are coached in their work.
4. National Societies influence people’s behaviour through
programmes promoting humanitarian values in communities and with
authorities.
5. National Societies are working towards a more sustainable and
diversified resource base.
5. Federation office for North Africa is sustained by several PNS
partners.
Critical assumptions:
1. Sufficient financial support provided by PNS towards Federation
office in Tunis.
2. Broad PNS support and participation in regional and country programmes.
3. Commitment of National Societies to institutional development
and capacity building, including strengthening of local branches
and volunteer network.
4. The political climate in the region will not deteriorate and
conflicts will not escalate
5. No major natural disaster will take place.
8. BUDGET OVERVIEW
Budget overview (in CHF) of the programmes for strategy implementation
Programme sector Programme
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2000
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2001
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| Disaster preparedness | Regional DP programme |
200,000
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300,000
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| Health education and services | Archi Regional first aid |
10,000
75,000
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20,000
75,000
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| Promotion of humanitarian values |
Dissemination of RC principles
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10,000
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| Institutional and resource development | Regional ID/RD programme |
170,000
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170,000
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| Programme co-ordination and management | Federation Office in North Africa |
186,000
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167,000
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| Total |
651,000
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732,000
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Project one : Regional Disaster Preparedness Programme in North Africa
1. Title and Purpose of Project
A Regional Disaster Preparedness Programme will enhance the capacity of and co-ordination among the National Societies in North Africa for coping with disasters in both national and regional levels.
2. Summary
The North Africa region is vulnerable to various types of both natural and man-made disasters. The National Societies in that region have their own disaster preparedness programmes in different levels and complication. Through a regional DP programme, the Federation intends to support the National Societies in North Africa in establishing an efficient disaster preparedness programme in both national and regional levels to enable them cope more effectively with disasters.
Total two year budget of the project is CHF 500,000.
3. Background
3.1. Countries in the region
All five countries in the North Africa are in different levels exposed
to the consequences of disasters. In the past decade the region
has witnessed some severe and destructive disasters such as earthquake
of 1994 in Algeria and floods of 1994 and 1995 in Morocco and Egypt.
In terms of man - made disasters the internal conflict in Algeria
and also political tensions in Egypt in the past years are other
examples in the region.
3.2 National Societies in the region
The North African National Societies benefit from their own disaster
preparedness structures which vary in capacity and function from
one Society to another. Some Societies are more effective in first
aid services , others are more active in rescue and relief. The
DP programme will study the strengths and weakness of the Societies
in the field of disaster preparedness and will provide the required
technical and logistical support to the National Societies.
3.3 Other Partners
Although ICRC and many other international organisations as well
as UN agencies are present in the region , there is no major DP
programme in their agenda or list of activities particularly with
regard to Natural Disasters.
4. Objectives
The objectives of the project are:
4.1 More effective response from National Societies to disasters
in North Africa region and hence decrease the damages when disasters
occur;
4.2 Better regional co-operation and co-ordination among
the National Societies in the field of disaster preparedness and
response.
5. Project activities
5.1. Activities to achieve objective 1 are:
1. To carry out field research on capacity and vulnerability assessment
in the region and among the National Societies; (CVA)
2. To organise consultation meetings among the National Societies
to discuss the result of CVA and agree on main phases of the project.
3. To prepare a Plan of Action based on consultation meetings.
4. To secure the required funds and other resources for the project.
5. To implement and monitor the project in co-operation with the
Federation.
6. To assign a Regional Disaster Preparedness Delegate
5.2. Activities to achieve objective 2 are:
1. To hold a regional consultation meeting among the National Societies
in the region to discuss the capacity and requirements of the National
Societies for a regional co-operation programme.
2. To examine the results of the CVA for expanding the DP project
in a regional level.
6. Expected results
The expected results of the project are:
6.1 Through the DP programme , the National Societies will
receive technical and logistical support to upgrade their disaster
preparedness capacity and hence provide better services to the victims
of disasters.
6.2 The project will help the National Societies for having an organised and pre-planned co-operation in terms of disaster response when required.
7. Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements
7.1. Indicators for the evaluation of the project;
1. A clear strategy for disaster preparedness within the National
Societies is prepared.
2. Number of relief workers trained through the project
3. DP stock and equipment upgraded through the project
4. Number of disaster victims covered or assisted by the National
Societies.
7.2 Monitoring of this project will be carried out in the following
ways:
1. Direct contacts and follow ups with the National Societies
through the Federation Regional Office in North Africa.
2. Organising progress evaluating meeting in regional level.
7.3 Evaluation of this project will be carried out in the following
ways:
Conducting an evaluation on the implementation and results of the
project in co-operation with the National Societies.
8. Implementation Arrangements
The Federation Regional Office ( the DP Delegate) in co-ordination with the National Societies will be responsible for planning and managing the project in a regional level. The National Societies will be responsible for management and implementation of the project in national level in co-ordination with the Federation Regional Office in North Africa.
9. Critical Assumptions
9.1 Lack of sufficient budget
10. Budget
(see attached)
Project two : Regional First Aid Programme in North Africa
1. Purpose of project
Regional First Aid Programme will support the activities of the North African National Societies in terms of upgrading the technical knowledge and providing the equipment required in the field of first aid.
2. Summary
First aid is one of the main areas of responsibility of the National
Societies in North Africa. The programme will identify the areas
for upgrading of co-operation with the National Societies and will
provide modern knowledge and expertise and also some equipment for
upgrading the capacity of the National Societies. The programme
will consist also of training courses for trainers.
The programme will be supported by the Federation Regional Office
in North Africa which will co-ordinate and facilitate the contribution
and participation of all partners.
3. Background
3.1. Countries in the region
The quality of health care and first aid services varying in North
African countries is relatively in good level. In some countries
such as Tunisia , wider responsibility has been give to the national
Society which responsible for training of the public and some governmental
sector too.
3.2. National Societies
The National Societies as one of the main institutions for first
aid are willing to upgrade their capacity in terms of expertise
and equipment. Some National Societies have more extensive presence
in public sector for providing first aid services and training.
3.3. Other Partners
Some international organisations such as UN agencies have close
co-operation with the government sector mostly in the field of public
health. But in terms of first aid there has been little co-operation
particularly with the National Societies. Some PNSs had sporadic
co-operation with the North African National Societies but never
led to a consistent planning of First Aid programme in the region.
4. Objectives
The objectives of the project are:
4.1 Better first aid services from the National Societies
4.2 More regional co-operation and co-ordination among the
National Societies in terms of first aid
5. Project activities
5.1 Activities to achieve objective 1 are:
1. Organising training courses for the first aiders and trainers
of the National Societies
2. Supporting the National Societies in preparing effective national
plan of first aid
3. Providing the necessary resources to the National Societies such
as first aid and training equipment.
5.2 Activities to achieve objective 2 are:
1. Assessment of the first aid requirement in the countries and
the capacities of the National Societies.
2. Preparing a regional co-operation plan in terms of first aid.
6. Expected results
The expected results of the project are:
6.1 More effective response to the first aid requirements
in North African countries
6.2 Better regional co-operation and co-ordination among
the National Societies in terms of training and first aid services.
7. Monitoring and evaluation arrangements
7.1 Indicators for the evaluation of the project are:
1. A clear first aid strategy for first aid within the National
Societies is prepared.
2. Number of first aid workers and trainers through the project.
3. Better first aid service is provided to the community.
7.2 Monitoring of this project will be carried out in the following
ways:
1. Direct contacts and follow ups with the National Societies through
the Federation Regional Office in North Africa.
2. Organising progress evaluating meting in regional level.
7.3 Evaluation of this project will be carried out in the following
ways:
The Federation Regional Office in North Africa will carry out in
co-operation with the National Societies an evaluation on the programme
in various levels and stages.
8. Implementation Arrangements
The project will be implemented in close co-operation with the National Societies in North Africa. The Federation regional Office will support the project in terms of regional co-ordination and contacts with the other partners.
9. Critical Assumptions
9.1 Lack of sufficient funds to cover the costs of the project for a two year period.
10 . Budget
(see attached)
Project three : Regional ID/RD Programme covering the National Societies in North Africa
1. Title and purpose of Project
The Institutional and Resource Development (ID/RD) programme in North Africa will support the National Societies in developing their organisation and strengthening their human and financial resources so as to enable them to be more effective as auxiliaries to their public authorities and in addressing the needs of the vulnerable people.
2. Summary
Supporting National Societies in their institutional and resource development efforts is one of Federation priorities for assistance to Societies in North Africa. This support will consist of collection of basic data concerning these Societies and their role in their respective countries, assisting them in carrying out a self-assessments about their capacities and needs, and helping them to plan for their institutional and resource development. Related training will be organised in areas such as governance and management, human and financial resources development, and local capacity building. In addition to Federation facilitators, local and regional resource persons and institutions will be identified. The Federation Representative will be instrumental in initiating and co-ordinating this work.
3. Background
3.1. Countries in the region
The five North African countries - Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya
and Egypt - together occupy an area of 7 million sq. km, with a
total population of almost 130 million. Arabic is spoken in all
countries, and Islam is the prevalent religion. These countries
have close ties both to Europe and to the Middle East. On the UNDP
human development scale they rank between 64 and 125, according
to the index calculated for 174 countries. In particular Egypt,
Morocco and Algeria have important sections of population that are
vulnerable to different kinds of disasters, including droughts,
floods, earthquakes, conflicts and violence as well as accidents
and certain health hazards. While authorities in the region have
been able to address these issues to a varying degree, they need
strong national Red Crescent Societies in an auxiliary role to their
humanitarian services, thus contributing to building of civil society.
3.2. National Societies in the region
The National Societies in North Africa have a relatively strong
infrastructure, at least on national level, but they have recognised
that as organisations they could still be more effective and develop
and expand certain activities. Their main functions are in the fields
of health, first aid, social services and disaster relief. In particular
in the areas of disaster relief and first aid the responsibility
accorded to them by their authorities requires an upgraded level
of capacity of the organisation as well as stronger human and financial
resources. For this reason the Societies have requested support
from the Federation Secretariat in these different programme areas
as well as in modernising their organisation and strengthening their
human and financial resource base.
3.3. Other partners
Until now there has not been much systematic co-operation with
the North African Societies, and no exact data is available. Various
PNS have supported individual Societies on project basis, mainly
in health and social activities. The ICRC has a regional delegation
in the region and provides support in areas relating to its mandate.
However, no major programme of institutional and resource development
has so far been implemented in the region.
4. Objectives
The overall objective is to help strengthen National Societies of the region in terms of their organisation and structure as well as human and financial resources in order to improve their planning and operational capacity and service delivery.
Recognising that National Society capacity building requires time and cultural sensitivity, and that it can only succeed if the Society concerned is in control of the process, the role of the Federation and external partners will be to provide guidance and support. Recent Federation capacity building tools and guidelines will be introduced and used during the project, and as required adapted to the specific cultural context. The ID/RD project will also be fully integrated with other Federation support to the region, namely disaster preparedness, first aid and Archi health initiative.
5. Project activities
- Collection of basic data on National Societies’ organisation, capacities, programmes and role in their respective countries.
- Establishing country profiles including socio-economic data on needs to be addressed.
- Carrying out self-assessments concerning National Society capacities and development needs.
- Based on results of self-assessments, establishing goals for institutional and resource development of the Societies and defining strategies to reach these goals.
- Production of strategies and action plans for human resource development.
- Production of strategies and action plans for financial resources development
- Supporting National Societies in preparing efficient organisational and managerial structures on headquarters and local level.
- Organising workshops or training in areas such as strategic planning, governance and management, human resources development and financial resources development, based on needs of National Societies.
6. Expected results
- Basic data on National Societies and countries of the region available.
- Self-assessments of their needs and capacities carried out in all National Societies.
- More effective organisational and managerial structures and procedures being developed.
- Human resources better managed and supported.
- Financial resource base more diversified and expanded.
- Better services provided by the National Societies to the vulnerable groups.
7. Monitoring and evaluation arrangements
Specific indicators for the evaluation of the project will be developed for each expected result area. These will include both qualitative and quantitative indicators, such as quality and relevance of data collected, results and level of participation in self-assessments, roles of governing and management structures, number of skilled and trained staff and volunteers, diversification and expansion of financial resources, and quality of administrative and management procedures.
Monitoring of this project will be carried out by the Federation Representative for North Africa through direct contacts and follow-up with National Societies and in close co-operation with the Federation Secretariat and relevant PNS. Consultations will be organised on national and regional level to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.
A mid-term evaluation will be carried out at the end of the first project year, and a final one at the end of the two-year period. All parties to the project should be involved: the respective National Societies, Federation Secretariat and PNS supporting the project.
8. Implementation arrangements
The Federation Representative for North Africa will co-ordinate the project in close co-operation with the National Societies of the region, which will have a key role in implementation. A high degree of involvement of the Societies’ leadership, volunteers and staff at all levels is foreseen. Regional and local resource persons and institutions will be identified to participate in research and training. Partners will be sought from amongst PNS to support the regional ID/RD project or individual country projects on long-term basis.
9. Critical assumptions
- National Societies are prepared to seek Federation support to improve their organisational development.
- National Societies are committed to drive the change process.
- The Federation is able to mobilise adequate commitment and resources from Participating National Societies (PNS).
- The Secretariat ID/RD department has the capacity to assist in project activities.
10. Budget:
Institutional and Resource Development in North Africa
| Activity | Year 2,000 | Year 2,001 |
| Self-assessment in five NS | 50,000 | - |
| Data base & country profiles | 20,000 | - |
| Governance & management | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Financial resource development | 25,000 | 50,000 |
| Human resource development | 10,000 | 40,000 |
| Strategic planning | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Infrastructure and branch development | 25,000 | 40,000 |
| Total | 170,000 | 170,000 |
(see attached)
Project four : Federation Regional Office in North Africa
1. Title and Purpose of Project
The opening of a Federation Regional Office for North Africa in Tunis as of January 2000 aims at strengthening the co-operation of the five Societies of that region with the Federation Secretariat, with their Sister Societies and among themselves. The Office will represent the Federation Secretariat with the National Societies, with national authorities, other organisations and media. It will manage and implement Federation operational responsibilities and co-operation activities, in accordance with approved plans, regulations and policies.
The North Africa region comprises five National Societies: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. These Societies have until now not been covered by a Federation Delegation nor has there been consistent co-operation with them in spite of the disaster proneness of the region. The decision to open a Federation Office in North Africa reflects the growing importance accorded to the region.
2. Summary
The Regional Office will co-ordinate the Federation assistance to the National Societies in the region, focussing on the following priority areas:
- Regional disaster preparedness programme.
- Training in disaster response, disaster preparedness and first aid.
- Health and social welfare activities addressing community needs.
- Promotion of humanitarian values.
- Institutional and resource development of National Societies.
- Creation of a data base covering the Societies and countries of the region.
- Co-ordination of regional co-operation.
Total two year budget of the Office (excluding programme costs) is CHF 353,000.
3. Background
3.1. Countries
The Regional office will cover five countries in North Africa, namely
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. Together they occupy
an area of 7 million sq. km, with a total population of almost 130
million. Particularly Egypt, Morocco and Algeria have important
sections of population that are vulnerable to different kinds of
disasters, including droughts, floods, earthquakes, conflicts and
violence as well as accidents and certain health hazards. The political
situation has evolved recently in many respects, creating opportunities
for change and co-operation. Algeria has entered a period of relative
stability after long years of violence and conflict, the succession
to the throne in Morocco may bring about new developments, and the
end of sanctions will enhance contacts with Libya.
3.2. National Societies
The National Societies in North Africa have a relatively strong
infrastructure. Their main functions are in the fields of health,
first aid, social services and disaster relief. Precise data on
the situation of each Society is currently not available. One of
the first tasks of the Federation Representative will be to fill
this gap.
The Societies recognise that especially in disaster relief and first aid the responsibility accorded to them by their respective authorities requires an upgraded level of capacity of the organisation and stronger human and financial resources. For this reason they have requested support from the Federation Secretariat in the different programme areas as well as in modernising their organisation and strengthening their resource base. The priorities for Federation assistance in the region have been established accordingly, based on the needs identified by the National Societies.
3.3. Other partners
The Federation Office will establish contacts with national
authorities and international organisations, such as UN agencies,
European Union and governmental aid agencies represented in the
region. It will work in close co-ordination and co-operation with
the ICRC regional office in Tunis.
4. Objectives
The Federation Representative for North Africa will promote with the Societies of the region the mission of improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity as defined in the Federation’s Strategy 2010. The specific objectives reflect the three strategic directions to achieve this, namely:
4.1 Better communication with the National Societies in North Africa and improved regional co-operation among the National Societies. This entails building a network of strong National Societies, working together effectively through programme co-operation, long-term partnerships and funding as well as more active advocacy. <
4.2 Delivering more effectively the Federation support to the North African National Societies
5. Project activities
5.1 Identifying the areas for the regional co-operation and support to the National Societies
5.2 Preparing a plan of action for the Federation regional office
5.3 Identifying and securing the necessary human and financial resources required for the Office.
The Regional Office will co-ordinate Federation assistance to the National Societies in the region, focussing on the following priority areas:
- Regional disaster preparedness programme.
- Training in disaster response, disaster preparedness and first aid.
- Health and social welfare activities addressing community needs.
- Promotion of humanitarian values.
- Institutional and resource development of National Societies.
- Creation of a data base covering the Societies and countries of the region.
- Co-ordination of regional co-operation.
The office will establish a close contacts and co-operation with all five National Societies in North Africa. The office will support the National Societies in their national and regional activities.
It will support the National Societies in disaster preparedness and institutional and resource development, and take initiatives in disaster assessment as required.
6. Expected results
The expected results of establishing a Federation Office in North Africa are:
- Better delivery of Federation services to the National Societies in the region.
- Increased communication and co-operation between the National Societies and the Federation Secretariat.
- Improved co-operation among National Societies within the region and globally.
- Better co-ordination of disaster response and development co-operation.
- Positioning the Federation in the region vis-à-vis authorities and regionally based organisations.
7. Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangement
Monitoring will be done by the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Secretariat through regular contacts with the Regional Office and National Societies concerned.
7.2Evaluation of the project will be carried out through an impact analysis at the end of the second year.
8. Implementation Arrangements
The Federation Regional Representative will be responsible for the implementation of the project in close co-operation with the National Societies. In case of increase in the number of the programmes , the programmes delegates will also support the implementation of the project.
9. Critical Assumptions
Lack of sufficient funds to cover the cost of the project
10. Budget :
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