Territory of Western Sahara

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1 Territory of Western Sahara 2018 Summary Graphs Fund Detail By Agency By 5M 4M 3M 2M 1M Budget Amount (USD) Shortfall Organization Type Gov International NGO Area of work Clearance Victim assistance Capacity Development Cross-cutting 0M Summary The Territory of Western Sahara remains affected by both landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) as a result of 16 years of conflict between the Royal Moroccan Army (RMA) and the Frente POLISARIO forces. This contamination endangers the lives of civilians nomadic populations UN and humanitarian personnel living and working on both sides of the 1465 km long berm that divides the territory. The Territory of Western Sahara remains affected by both landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) as a result of 16 years of conflict between the Royal Moroccan Army (RMA) and the Frente POLISARIO forces. This contamination endangers the lives of civilians nomadic populations UN and humanitarian personnel living and working on both sides of the 1465 km long berm that divides the territory. Scope of the Problem Despite information provided by the RMA and the POLISARIO to the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) the full extent of the landmine/erw contamination remains unknown. As of mid-december 2017 a total of 65 known hazardous areas 26 minefields and 39 cluster strike areas (CSA) remain open and in need of survey and clearance. CSA have been given top priority as cluster munitions prevent access to water sources and valleys (wadis) usually used by the local nomadic population for herding and grazing their cattle and livestock. Landmines/ERW therefore not only threaten the lives of the local population humanitarian aid workers and UN personnel but also curtail socioeconomic growth and development in the territory. Since 1975 according to the RMA mines and ERW have reportedly caused over 2000 landmine casualties of which 25% were fatal. As recorded in IMSMA 74 casualties were reported east of the berm of which 52 injuries 19 deaths and 3 unharmed. On the west of the berm landmines/erw caused 332 casualties of which 284 injuries and 48 deaths. It is believed that the number of victims is likely higher given the lack of accurate data collection and reporting mechanisms in the territory. Coordination and Consultation: UNMAS coordinates mine action related activities east of the berm with its local mine action partners: the Sahrawi Mine Action Coordination Organizations (SMACO) the Asociacion Saharaui De Victimas de Minas (ASAVIM) the Sahrawi Campaign to Ban Landmines (SCBL) and its International mine action partners Norwegian People s Aid (NPA) and Dynasafe Mine Tech International (DML). Strategy Mission Assessed Peacekeeping Budget: With funds from MINURSO s peacekeeping budget UNMAS clears minefields and cluster strike areas conducts survey and road clearance and verification. As a result of road verification efforts over the past years MINURSO military observers are now able to safely use roads once believed to be contaminated in order to conduct their patrols. UNMAS also delivers Landmine Safety Training to military and civilian MINURSO personnel stationed in the Territory of Western Sahara. These activities provide a safer environment for peacekeeping operations and the delivery of the Mission mandate. The information on mine action activities is recorded into the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) which is shared with MINURSO and relevant stakeholders allowing for safer movements. Voluntary Trust Fund: With bilateral contributions through the Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action (VTF) namely with funds from the Government of Germany UNMAS conducts humanitarian mine action including survey clearance and Mine Risk Education. Through these activities UNMAS enables safer movement of the local population and their livestock when travelling east of the berm. Since January 2017 with funds from the Government of Spain UNMAS is also supporting victim assistance efforts through a self-sustainable and income-generating livestock project which provides socio-economic rehabilitation and reintegration opportunities for survivors of landmine/erw accidents. Crosscutting Activities: UNMAS supports capacity enhancement initiatives for its local mine action partners SMACO and local victim assistance organization ASAVIM. Since the establishment of the Saharawi Mine Action Coordination Office (SMACO) in 2013 UNMAS has been supporting the newly created local mine action organization to actively participate in mine action coordination activities east of the berm. UNMAS encourages 1

2 SMACO s active coordination of tasking planning and accreditation of mine action organizations as well as joint quality assurance for mine action activities. Details Details: Socio-economic Reintegration Support to Landmine/ERW Survivors in the Territory of Western Sahara (East of the Berm) Victim assistance Appealing Agency Budget 2018: US $ Funds Requested 2018: US $ ASAVIM (Asociacion Saharaui de Victimas de Minas) Survivors of Landmine/ERW related incidents in the Territory of Western Sahara (East of the Berm) Duration through Code Objective 1: Enhance the capacity of individual ASAVIM staff members to cater to the needs of survivors of landmine/erw related accidents on the eastern side of the berm in the Territory of Western Sahara. Objective 2: Support the socioeconomic rehabilitation and reintegration process of survivors of landmine/erw related accidents into their communities. Provide on-the-job training on victim assistance data base management (IMSMA); finance and administration systems; public information; and International Humanitarian Law and policies related to landmine/erw survivors. Select 16 qualifying beneficiaries comprised of male and female landmine/erw survivors; Provide fencing material and fence the designated areas for the livestock; provide 6 livestock per beneficiary (total 96 livestock); Provide forage for the duration of the project (12 months); and Select and commission 1 veterinary doctor to provide monthly veterinary monitoring and medical services and share expertise medical advice to the beneficiaries for the welfare of their livestock. Outcome 1: Enhanced individual ASAVIM staff skillsets and institutional competencies in IMSMA finance and administration public information and VA related laws and policies in order to further cater for the specialized needs of landmine/erw survivors. Outcome 2: Socio-economic reintegration of 16 survivors from landmine/erw related accidents into their communities. Grant US $ Support Costs US $ TOTAL US $ Appealing Agency Capacity Development of the Local Sahrawi Mine Action Coordination Organizations (SMACO) Capacity Development Saharawi Mine Action Coordination Office 2

3 Budget Funds Requested Duration Capacity Development of the Local Sahrawi Mine Action Coordination Organizations (SMACO) Ibrahim Melanaine 2018: US $ : US $ SMACO Staff of the SMACO (direct beneficiaries) and the population of the Territory of Western Sahara (East of the Berm) who are at risk posed by the threat of landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) through Code The overall objective is to reduce the risk of death and injury posed by landmines and ERW in the Territory of Western Sahara EoB. The specific goal is for SMACO to increase its capacity to independently manage mine action activities. Coordinate manage and quality assurance of all mine action activities in the Territory of Western Sahara EoB and Provide support for the planning monitoring evaluating and reporting of mine action related activities Improve and implement Local Mine Action Standards specific to Western Sahara EoB Develop organizational documents such as capacity development plan TORs budget planning work plans as well as internal procedures related to support services such as administrative and financial procedures HR procedures etc. Participate in local and international meetings conferences and other relevant fora Raise awareness on threats in the Territory of Western Sahara EoB Ensure development of the four SMACO pillars through capacity development of employees via different activities (meetings trainings workshops etc.) Local Sahrawi mine action organization would have acquired improved skills to manage mine action related activities which will allow them to operate independently in the future. Equipment US $ Operating Expenses US $ nel US $ Travel US $ UNPSC US $ TOTAL US $ Appealing Agency Survey and Manual Battle Clearance (BAC) in the Territory of Western Sahara (East of the Berm) Clearance Norwegian People s Aid (NPA) Kebe El Hadji Mamadou (elhadjim@npaid.org) Budget 2018: US $ Funds Requested 2018: US $ Sahrawi Mine Action Coordination Office (SMACO) & Saharawi Campaign to Ban Landmines (SCBL) Local population of the East of the Berm in the Territory of Western Sahara. Duration through

4 Survey and Manual Battle Clearance (BAC) in the Territory of Western Sahara (East of the Berm) Code Long-term Objective: The risk from mines cluster munitions and other weapons are reduced to a level where civilians can live safely and development is not constrained in Western Sahara. Immediate Objective: In 2018 Norwegian People s Aid will work together with UNMAS and SMACO to establish a better overview of the mine cluster munition and ERW problem in Western Sahara and to implement a realistic plan for addressing this problem in the areas where NPA will work. Conducting non-technical survey technical survey and eventual clearance of suspected hazardous areas in NPA s assigned areas of operation. Submitting information and updating the Information Management database according to survey and clearance data collected. Increasing the capacity in non-technical and technical survey in Western Sahara. Developing standards on Land Release Non-Technical Survey Technical Survey and clearance efficiency in cooperation with UNMAS and SMACO. NPA aims for a significant reduction in hazardous areas whether suspected or confirmed. This reduction is achieved through both non-technical and technical survey work and clearance activities. The programme will focus on releasing land in the most efficient manner possible. The impact of contamination in Western Sahara is predominantly social and economic blocking access to pasture and occasionally killing livestock. Human accidents also occur with a number of injuries occurring between NPA will focus on implementing the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 incorporating a gender perspective in all NPA activities in country. Indirect Programme Support Costs US $ Ivestiments US $ Local nel Costs US $ Materials and Supplies US $ Running Costs US $ TOTAL US $ Survey Clearance Risk Education and Victim Assistance in the Territory of Western Sahara (East of the Berm) Cross-cutting Appealing Agency Budget Funds Requested Duration 2018: US $ : US $ Sahrawi Mine Action Coordination Organization (SMACO) Sahrawi Association of Victims of Landmines (ASAVIM) Sahrawi Campaign to Ban Landmines (SCBL) Local sahrawi population and survivors of Landmine/ERW related incidents Capacity enhancement of local partners staff Sahrawi Mine Action Coordination Organization (SMACO) Sahrawi Association of Victims of Landmines (ASAVIM) Sahrawi Campaign to Ban Landmines (SCBL) through

5 Survey Clearance Risk Education and Victim Assistance in the Territory of Western Sahara (East of the Berm) Code A safer Territory of Western Sahara from the risks posed by landmines and ERW Survey release and/or clear 100% of known five CSAs in Agwanit thereby completing survey and clearance of all known CSA on the east of the berm; Manually clear sqm of minefields; Non-technically survey (NTS) and release sqm of Suspected Hazardous Areas (SHA); Conduct MRE for up to Sahrawi men women and children; Provide 45 Sahrawi victims of landmines/erw with livestock forage and veterinary services; and Provide technical advice and on-the-job mine action related training to staff of local partner organizations SMACO ASAVIM and SCBL to enhance their organizational capacity to independently manage mine action related matters. Local Saharawi communities MINURSO Military Observers to the Ceasefire UN and INGO Humanitarian Aid Workers live and work in a safer environment with reduced risks posed by landmines/erw Local Sahrawi mine action organizations have improved skills to manage mine action related activities which will allow them to operate independently in the future Local Sahrawi victims/survivors from landmine/erw related incidents are socio-economically re-integrated into their societies 3RD PART AGREEMENTS US $ EQUIPMENT US $ OPERATING EXPENSES US $ PERSONNEL US $ TRAVEL US $ UNPSC US $ TOTAL US $ Portfolio Team members 5