The objectives of the Replication and Mainstreaming of Rekompak (Community-based Settlement Rehabilitation and Reconstruction) Project are to support the Republic of Indonesia in meeting the needs for disaster-resilient settlements for disaster-affected communities and to mainstream community-based processes into the national framework for disaster relief and mitigation.
... See More + The closing date for the Replication and Mainstreaming of Rekompak (Community-Based Settlement Rehabilitation and Reconstruction) will be extended from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018. This is in line with Government projection for completion of project period.
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Despite the high-level commitments made on using country systems, Somalia continues to trail other fragile states in critical dimensions, including the proportion of aid delivered “On Budget.”
... See More + Given the explicit focus on statebuilding in Somalia, the preferencing of short-term operational concerns over long-term government systems building appears to run counter to the international community’s stated objectives. No delivery modality is without risk; both country systems and alternative delivery channels have drawbacks. But these options also have differing strengths, depending on the type of project, sector or situation. In finding the right mix of tools, both government and international partners need to focus more on the statebuilding goals towards which they are jointly committed. This report examines donors’ decision-making about the use of country systems, exploring both the perceived and actual risks and benefits associated with it. It also articulates recommendations for improving and increasing the use of country systems, with relevance that extends beyond the Somali context. The report was financed with the generous support of the UN-WB Partnership Fund.
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This study presents the findings of a World Bank funded research on remittances and vulnerability in Somalia. The study is implemented by the Rift Valley Institute (RVI) and is part of the World Bank’s work related to social protection in Somalia.
... See More + The purpose of the study is to better understand the role that remittances play as a social safety net for families in Somalia. The study considers Somali processes of resource mobilization, distribution and support (focused on remittances) in order to inform policy and practice in relation to social protection and social safety nets in Somalia and Somaliland. The focus of the research is on sources, roles and uses of remittances, as well as on money transfer modalities. This study finds that remittances currently act as a crucial informal safety net, protecting people from potentially utilizing more harmful or negative household strategies and supporting households to meet basic needs. This study makes several recommendations related to the continuation of humanitarian support and the development of social protection policy and programming in Somalia. The study also identifies areas of further research that would help improve understanding of the role of remittances in Somalia. These recommendations are summarized immediately below and elaborated upon at the end of this report.
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This is a statement by Angel Gurría, Secretary-General at the 96th meeting of the Development Committee held on October 14, 2017. He spoke about the ongoing refugee and climate-related disaster crises and how they have highlighted the complex interactions between security, peace and sustainable development.
... See More + He told that the world is witnessing the highest levels of migration and displacement on record. He explained about how the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is working with partner governments, development and humanitarian actors to develop guidelines for donors on addressing the consequences of forced displacement through development planning and assistance. For disaster-affected countries, immediate humanitarian assistance needs must be balanced with longer-term investments that give countries the tools needed to build resilience. He highlighted about the investments in education which is going to be the key in achieving the 2030 Agenda. He pointed out that the Official Development Assistance can mobilize private sector investments to build resilience throughout the development path. In conclusion he said that achieving the SDGs requires innovative policies that build resilience through the right balance of humanitarian and development assistance, long-term investments in education and public-private financing models.
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This report discusses the remarks delivered by Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank in this high-level roundtable on recovery and resilience in the Caribbean.
... See More + The World Bank Group to this cause, an incredibly important and pressing issue for Caribbean nations and territories.
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This report presents preparatory work for data collection and profiling of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Abu Shouk inDarfur, one of Sudan’s largest IDP camps.
... See More + A joint UN‐World Bank effort is currently under preparation that will pilot new data collection to compile a comprehensive profile of IDPs in Abu Shouk as well as of host communities. The objective of the pilot survey is to collect data to inform durable solutions. The pilot will also help to learn lessons on how to collect and analyze as well as disseminate data for durable solutions. The purpose of this study is to derive a conceptual foundation, survey existing data systems,provide a first assessment of the context of internal displacement in Sudan, and propose an instrument to inform durable solutions. The stipulation of a conceptual framework, a comparison of existing data systems, and a profiling exercise based on available datasets all feed into the design of a survey instrument. Specifically,the report details three preparatory steps. First, it details a framework for the analysis of internal displacement that informs durable solutions from the perspective of cause‐, needs‐, and solutions‐based criteria. Second, it provides a review of existing data systems, including a comparison to the proposed framework. Third, it provides a profile of internal displacement in Sudan with a focus on Darfur and AbuShouk based on existing data sources. Lessons from these exercises then feed into the design of a survey instrument and recommendations for its implementation. Overall, data to inform durable solutions for Sudan’s IDP population are lacking. While data collection in this context is challenging, activities by several UN agencies have resulted in well‐established data systems to inform programming and policy responses. However, datasets have often been created with a focus on specific subgroups and with the aim to inform narrow interventions. As a result, the majority of existing data systems and studies has been focused on understanding the current needs of either IDPs, refugees, or host communities. The review of existing data systems reveals significant vulnerabilities of Sudan’s IDP population. The problem of cross‐border refugee flows is very different from the problem of IDPs in Sudan.While the focus of the empirical part of this study will be on IDPs, the report also contrasts the situation of IDPs with that of refugees and returnees.The report stipulates a modular multi‐topic survey that can be administered to IDP households and households in host communities alike. The draft questionnaire has been designed to capture information about IDPs’ displacement‐related needs and allows for analyses from cause‐, needs‐, solutions‐based perspectives in a series of modules.
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Working Paper 116837 JUN 21, 2017
000390290:Utz Johann Pape:upape@worldbank.org;Disclosed
This is a statement by Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance at the ninety-fifth meeting of the Development Committee held on April 22, 2017.
... See More + He discusses on: promoting institutional effectiveness and resource mobilization; support global inclusive growth, resilience, and opportunity; ensuring an agile response to global crises; and advancing the small states agenda.
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This discussion paper presents an analysis of the humanitarian response following Tropical Cyclone (TC) Winston, and looks specifically at the role social protection played in improving disaster response and complementing the humanitarian assistance effort in Fiji.
... See More + The paper also explores the changing landscape of social protections following TC Winston and documents some of the key achievements and challenges faced in the response period. Furthermore, a list of recommendations has been put together for further discussion on future disaster responsive social protection.
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Working Paper (Numbered Series) 113710 FEB 01, 2017
Mansur,Aisha; Doyle,Jesse Jon Gerome; Ivaschenko,OleksiyDisclosed
It is vital that humanitarian organizations and charities (hereafter: NPOs) maintain timely access to financial services in order to provide much needed humanitarian services, particularly in crisis situations.
... See More + Often, NPOs are at the forefront of conflict situations, in geographical locations that are considered by financial institutions to pose elevated levels of money laundering or terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks. Factors such as weakened state institutions, diminished rule of law, lack of financial transparency, and the threat of criminal and terrorist groups and activities contribute to such a risk assessment.
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Humanitarian crises pose a formidable development challenge. Whether caused by conflict, natural disaster, climate-related events, or some combination of the three, crises have been steadily increasing in frequency, severity, and complexity.
... See More + While the nature and incidences of these crises vary significantly, they affect millions of people, particularly the most vulnerable. Some populations are displaced from their communities or countries as a result of crises; others stay where they are, by choice or necessity, and must navigate unpredictable and dangerous environments. Forced displacement is becoming more common and more protracted. In December 2015, The majority remains within their country (IDMC 2016). In this context, this paper seeks to enhance the knowledge of policy makers and donors on the role of financial services mitigating humanitarian crises by synthesizing existing empirical evidence as well as operational lessons from programmatic evaluations. Where evidence is strong enough, the paper recommends actions that policy makers and donors can take to improve the provision of financial services to crisis-affected populations. The paper also identifies future research and policy priorities. The proposals outlined in this paper, which was funded by the State and Peace-Building Fund within the World Bank Group, directly supports our broader objective of promoting diversified, efficient, and inclusive financial systems at the global and country levels. Continued collaboration across sectors, institutions, and borders is the only way that the global development community will be able to address the immense challenge of forced displacement in a sustainable manner. The detailed analysis in this paper will provide invaluable guidance to the World Bank Group’s country operations as well as to our development partners.
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Working Paper 114634 JAN 01, 2017
El-Zoghbi,Mayada; Chehade,Nadine Gabriel; Mcconaghy,Peter; Soursourian,Matthew Jacob KleinDisclosed
Using three waves of survey data from fishing villages in Aceh, Indonesia for 2005–09, we examine the determinants of local volunteer labor after the tsunami.
... See More + Volunteer labor is the village public sector labor force for maintenance, clean-up and renovation of public capital. While also examining the effects on volunteerism of village destruction and trauma, pre-existing social capital, diversity, and aid delivery, authors focus on effects of democratization. The tsunami and massive international aid effort prompted the settlement of the insurgency movement in Aceh, which had led to suspension of local elections over the prior twenty or more years. Until 2006, village heads who call volunteer days were effectively selected by village elites, who may highly value the public facilities maintained by volunteer labor. With elections, volunteer days fall under the new regime, with democratically elected village heads calling fewer volunteer days, which may appeal more to the typical villager. Identification comes from pseudo-randomized differential timing of elections.
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This note provides information to Executive Directors on the establishment of a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) trust fund at the Bank, to support a Concessional Financing Facility (CFF) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
... See More + The Bank will serve as trustee for the FIF, establish a Coordination Unit, and use funds from the FIF as one of the designated Implementation Support Agencies (ISAs) to provide concessionality to lending to eligible middle income countries. Section II of this note provides background on the CFF; Section III presents a description of the CFF governance and operations and rationale for establishment of a FIF at the Bank; Section IV outlines cost recovery arrangements; and risks and mitigation actions are discussed in Section V.
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Upon request of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Principals at their meeting on December 11, 2015, the World Bank agreed to coordinate a process of reviewing key issues and options for significantly scaling up the use of multipurpose cash transfers (MPCTs; including digital cash and vouchers) in the humanitarian space.
... See More + This note lays out the main findings and options emerging from the process. The main text is complemented by a set of seven appendixes, detailing the process and feedback received, as well as presenting a thorough review of the evidence and evidence gaps in the comparative effectiveness of cash and in-kind programs across humanitarian objectives. This note synthesizes main issues and findings from the process, including defining overarching issues (section 2), setting out the overall context in which a wider use of cash should be considered (section 3), and identifying the specific areas to help unleash a wider use of cash transfers when and where appropriate (section 4).
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Global interest around humanitarian and social protection issues is remarkable. These feature prominently in some of today’s most complex development challenges, whether supporting poor people in times of crises or providing them with a steady hand while pursuing opportunity.
... See More + To some extent, there is a common thread of themes that underpin both humanitarian and social protection matters, and which, at its core, is about state formation and its strengthening. The objective of this note is to map out some key issues relevant to humanitarian and social protection work, that is, to basically explore their interface. Yet as this note argues, they tend to differ in some fundamental aspects. It then briefly reviews the rationale for public interventions, examines how the debate is panning out in different contexts, and identifies a set of strategic and practical questions for further work in the area.
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