[Nasional-e] Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Indonesia 2003

[Ambon]

 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Date: 19 Nov 2002

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Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Indonesia 2003

HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT
Since 1999, over 10,000 people have been killed and nearly 1.4 million
remain displaced as the result of inter-communal violence. Large scale
fighting broke out in the provinces of Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan,
Central Sulawesi, Maluku, and North Maluku. Destruction of houses, schools
and other public facilities and personal suffering has occurred on a massive
scale. Unrest and separatist violence are also contributing to ongoing
humanitarian problems in Nanggroe Aceh Darrussalam (Aceh) and Papua. In West
Timor, some 30,000 remaining refugees who fled East Timor following the
Popular Consultation continue to live in camps in difficult conditions and
contribute to environmental and resource problems for their host
communities.

Affected population

IDPs: Approx. 1.4 million
Conflict-affected: Approx. 2-3 million
Other vulnerable groups: Approx. 40 million

The slow economic recovery from the severe financial contraction of
1997-1998 further aggravates the situation. Many people, particularly the
unskilled labour force, remain unemployed. Many do not have enough food.
Children, pregnant and nursing women are especially at risk. While the
Government has the responsibility and significant capacity to address the
multiple emergencies challenging Indonesia, governmental, community and
local institutional efforts will require support from the international
community throughout 2003 to meet the needs of the target population.
KEY FEATURE OF THE CRISIS

Approximately 1.4 million persons displaced;

Two to three million others affected by the conflicts;

Lack of security hindering the return of internally displaced persons
(IDPs);

Severe malnutrition, especially among the very poor, who are equally at risk
as IDPs and the conflict-affected;

Up to 40% of 6-15 year-olds out of school in IDP sites;

Inadequate social service availability impacting upon the wellbeing of IDPs
and the conflict-affected ;

Human rights violations, including murder, torture, abduction and sexual
assault continuing in the conflict areas.

STRATEGY FOR HUMANITARIAN ACTION

The overall political situation has stabilised in 2002, but humanitarian
needs are still substantial and must be addressed. Opportunities are
emerging to complement and strengthen governmental and community efforts to
deal with the protracted nature of displacement, as well as future crises.
Humanitarian programmes will contribute to longer-term solutions, building
stronger and more resilient communities, and laying the path for durable
solutions to the crises and other potential threats. Key principles
supporting this approach are to:

Bridge, rather than work along the lines, of inter-communal divisions;


Complement initiatives for peace;


Develop and reinforce local government and community capacities to seek and
carry out locally-owned solutions;


Boost livelihood assets and food security in impoverished communities; and


Promote and develop positive engagement between IDPs, returnees and host
communities.

PRIORITIES
The international community will support the priorities of the Government in
the four provinces of Central Sulawesi, West Timor, Maluku and North Maluku.
The Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Indonesia also highlights a number
of other areas affected by serious humanitarian problems and highly prone to
disasters. Each region has its own regional strategic goals, which have been
consolidated into the following national level, inter-related overarching
goals:

1. To enhance conflict prevention and mitigation, emergency preparedness and
initial response;

2. To contribute to economic recovery, the achievement of sustainable
livelihoods for conflict-affected persons, and peace-building;

3. To strengthen essential social services for conflict-affected persons
focusing on education, health and nutrition;

4. To build capacities and improve community participation, as well as
coordination and data management ; and

5. To advocate, support and monitor the protection of rights of people
affected by disaster, with particular attention to women and children.

The sectors of health (including nutrition and food assistance) and
education are major priorities for assistance. The focus will be on meeting
minimum standards, strengthening local delivery capacities, and supporting
strategies addressing major malnutrition and health threats, especially
communicable diseases such as water-borne diseases, tuberculosis, malaria
and HIV/AIDS. Ensuring access to school for all 6-15 years old, and
developing innovative classroom and community responses to education and
training needs in conflict-affected areas will be the key objectives for the
education sector.

Appealing organisations will work towards ensuring that the rights of
displaced persons and those affected by conflict and disaster are protected
and that essential services meet minimum standards.


Funding Requirements for 2003


Sectors Appealing Agency Requirements (US$)
Agriculture FAO, WVI 2,130,000
Coordination and Support Services IOM, OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF 3,106,995
Economic Recovery and Infrastructure CARDI, CARE INT, ICMC, IOM 3,474,659
Education CARDI, SC UK, SC US, SIL Int, UNICEF, WVI 3,450,671
Food WFP 36,745,251
Health CCF, SC UK, UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO  3,663,442
Multi-sector CRS, Mercy Corps, SC UK, SC US, UNDP, UNICEF, WVI 16,494,010
Protection/Human Rights/Rule of Law CARDI, ICMC, IOM, SC UK 1,446,426
Security UNDP for UNSECOORD 987,557
Water and Sanitation CARE INT 1,310,952
TOTAL 72,809,963

For further information, please contact:

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Jakarta, Indonesia
Donor and NGO Relations Officer, Ms Yasuko Sawada
Tel: +62 21 314 1308 Ext. 149,150, 151, 162/ Fax: +62 21 319 00003
E-mail: sawada@un.org




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