HUMANITARIAN STRATEGIC PLAN PAKISTAN JANUARY-DECEMBER 2017 DEC Photo: UNHCR

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1 217 STRATEGIC PLAN HUMANITARIAN JANUARY-DECEMBER 217 DEC 216 Photo: UNHCR PAKISTAN

2 PART I: PEOPLE IN NEED (as 1 Dec 216) PEOPLE TARGETED 3.2M REQUIREMENTS (US $) 339.4M 2.2M # HUMANITARIAN PARTNERS 239 FEDERAllY TRIBAl AREAs 25, 67,752 14,693 KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA 16,446 1,133,778 Islamabad FEDERAl CAPITAl TERRIToRY 33, ,234 PAKIsTAN KAsHMIR 3,76 CHINA PA K I S TA N PUNJAB 163,696 Earthquake Drought IRAN (IslAMIC REPUBlIC of) BAloCHIsTAN 34,872 INDIA Flood Internally displaced persons (IDPs) FATA IDP returnees 2 sindh 63,885 Refugees Population movement A r a b i a n S e a Source: Government, UNHCR (Sept 216) DISPLACEMENT FROM FATA RETURNS TO FATA IN 216 Bajaur Agency Mohmand Agency AFgHANIsTAN 55, Kurram 46, 399, 7,7 22, FATA Hangu Bannu Khyber Peshawar Kohat KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA Nowshera 23, 12, FEDERAl CAPITAl TERRIToRY 83,874 AFgHANIsTAN 139,578 south waziristan Agency North waziristan Agency Kurram Agency FR lakki Marwat FR Tank FR Bannu Khyber Agency orakzai Agency 54,588 KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA 65,58 FR Peshawar FR Kohat PUNJAB 131, BAloCHIsTAN Tank Dera Ismail Khan 235, PUNJAB 114,42 BAloCHIsTAN FR Dera Ismail Khan

3 PART I: TABLE OF CONTENT PART I: COUNTRY STRATEGY Foreword by the Humanitarian Coordinator... 4 The Humanitarian Strategic Plan at a glance... 5 Overview of the crisis... 6 Strategic objectives... 9 Response strategy... 1 Operational capacity Humanitarian access Response monitoring Summary of needs, targets & requirements PART II: OPERATIONAL RESPONSE PLANS Response Plans Coordination Refugee response plan... 3 Guide to giving PART III: ANNEXES Objectives, indicators & targets Planning figures: people in need and targeted What if?... we fail to respond References... 52

4 PART I: Foreword by the humanitarian coordinator FOREWORD BY THE HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR 4 In December 214, the Government of Pakistan declared 215 as a year of return and projected that all internally displaced families from FATA would be back in their home areas by the end of 216. As of 31 September, 216, 364,55 families had returned to their areas of origin in Bajaur, Kurram, Khyber, Mohmand, North Waziristan, Orakzai and South Waziristan Agencies. The return process was guided by the Returns Policy Framework signed between the Humanitarian Community and Government of Pakistan that emphasises the importance of ensuring voluntary and dignified returns. As compared to previous years, these were the most significant returns, led by the government with the support of humanitarian community. Nevertheless, as a result of prolonged displacement and insecurity, much of the physical and social infrastructure is devastated in the areas of return and great efforts are required for recovery and rehabilitation. The progress during 216 on returns means the focus of humanitarian operations in 217 will shift to the return areas. However, a significant number of families remain displaced at the beginning of 217 and will continue to require humanitarian support. For that support to be effective, it is vital to sustain effective coordination and collaboration that promotes strategic joint planning, needs assessment and the advocacy needed to promote principled action, fair distribution of services and a smooth transition from humanitarian response to early recovery. This has to be done in close consultation with all stakeholders, using the periodic Operational and Coordination Meeting established with the FATA secretariat in 216. As seen in previous years, restricted access has limited the capacity of humanitarian partners to deliver timely assistance. This makes it even more important for there to be a more strategic engagement through working with stakeholders to deliver advocacy messages, mobilize resources, and to develop and implement effective programs to augment government initiatives. For the returns to be sustainable there needs to be rehabilitation and reconstruction of basic facilities, thereby allowing access to basic services. With a greater emphasis on programs in return areas, and with improved security, the need is even greater for the standard operating procedures for issuing NOCs to be streamlined. Pakistan hosts one of the largest refugee populations with 1.34 million registered Afghan refugees, making it the largest protracted refugee situation globally. Almost 34 per cent live in 54 refugee villages while almost 66 per cent living in urban and rural host communities. Many of these refugees have lived in the country for more than 37 years, with the majority (72 per cent) being the second or third generation born in Pakistan. In 216 over 6, Afghans of both registered and unregistered families were repatriated to Afghanistan. UNHCR and its partners have continued to facilitate a repatriation process that safeguards their rights. The risks that vulnerable people face are accentuated by the effects of wide-spread malnutrition compounded by limited health facilities the most affected areas. This plan seeks to ensure the specific needs of women and girls are appropriately addressed according to humanitarian principles. Pakistan has witnessed the devastating effects of climate change with floods resulting in the displacement of millions of people, and severe droughts in Tharpakar and Balochistan. In 215, Karachi suffered a heat wave that claimed the lives of almost 1,2 people, and an earthquake in October 215 also devastated some areas of KP. In its response to recent disasters the Government has demonstrated improved capacity within a reformed policy framework. With an increased risk from climate change and rapid urbanization, the humanitarian community must continue to support and collaborate with the Government of Pakistan on preparedness. The Humanitarian Strategic plan for 217 recognizes the progress made in Pakistan over the last years in both preparing for and responding to humanitarian needs. It lays out a plan through which the international community can invest in this progress, help meet people s urgent and time critical needs, and by doing that help ensure the progress is sustained. Neil Buhne Humanitarian Coordinator

5 PART I: The Humanitarian Response Plan at a glance THE HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE PLAN AT A GLANCE operational PREsENCE: NUMBER of PARTNERs-DoNE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1 IDPs in host and return areas STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2 Afghan Refugees in Pakistan STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3 Malnutrition disaster-affected STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4 Emergency preparedness PEOPLE IN NEED (DEC 216) 3.2M PEOPLE TARGETED REQUIREMENTS (US$) PEOPLE WHO NEED HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DEC 216) 3.2M PAKIsTAN DoNE KHYBER PUNJAB PAKHTUNKHw KAsHMIR FEDERAllY 163,696 BAloCHIsTAN 3,76 PAKIsTAN 34,872 KHYBER TRIBAl AREAs 1,139,71 PAKHTUNKHwA INDIA KAsHMIR FEDERAllY KAsHMIR KHYBER 3,76 TRIBAl AREAs 1,139,71 PAKHTUNKHwA INDIA AFgHANIsTAN sindh 1,133,778 FEDERAllY KAsHMIR AFgHANIsTAN FEDERAl CAPITAl 63,885 3,76 25, 1,133,778 TRIBAl KHYBER AREAs PAKIsTAN 1,139,71 TERRIToRY PAKHTUNKHw FEDERAl CAPITAl 33,854 25, KAsHMIR TERRIToRY AFgHANIsTAN FEDERAllY 1,133,778 33,854 3,76 TRIBAl AREAs 1,139,71 FEDERAl INDIA CAPITAl 25, TERRIToRY PUNJAB 33,854 KAsHMIR AFgHANIsTAN PUNJAB 1,133,778 FEDERAl CAPITAl 25, 163,696 TERRIToRY PUNJAB BAloCHIsTAN 33, ,696 BAloCHIsTAN 34, ,696 BAloCHIsTAN PUNJAB 34,872 34,872 sindh 163,696 BAloCHIsTAN 63,885 34,872 sindh 63,885 sindh 63,885 DoNE DoNE OPERATIONAL PRESENCE: NUMBER OF PARTNERS IN KP-FATA FEDERAllY 1 operational PREsENCE: NUMBER of PARTNERs-DoNE TRIBAl AREAs operational PREsENCE: NUMBER of PARTNERs-DoNE 12 KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA M 2 1 FEDERAllY TRIBAl AREAs KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA FEDERAllY KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA TRIBAl AREAs FEDERAllY M IDPs TRIBAl IN HosT AREAs CoMMUNITIEs- 31 DoNE KHYBER 12 PAKHTUNKHwA PAKIsTAN KAsHMIR.6 M 1.5 M FEDERAllY 24 KHYBER FEDERAllY 1 16 PAKHTUNKHwA TRIBAl AREAs 1 4 TRIBAl AREAs PUNJAB INDIA 4 KAsHMIR 1 16 KHYBER PAKIsTAN IDPS IN NEED 4 REFUGEES BAloCHIsTAN IN NEED PAKHTUNKHw FEDERAl KAsHMIR CAPITAl FEDERAllY 1 TERRIToRY 3,76 sindh TRIBAl AREAs 1,139,71 INDIA KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA KAsHMIR PAKIsTAN AFgHANIsTAN 1,133,778 KHYBER KAsHMIR FEDERAl CAPITAl PAKHTUNKHwA PAKIsTAN 25, TERRIToRY 33,854 KAsHMIR IDPs IN HosT CoMMUNITIEs- DoNE.6 M IDPs RETURNED To FATA IN 216- DoNE 1.5 M EXPECTED IDP KHYBER RETURNs IN 217-DoNE FEDERAllY KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA PAKIsTAN PAKHTUNKHwA TRIBAl AREAs TRIBAl AREAs KAsHMIR PUNJAB INDIA FEDERAllY KHYBER FEDERAllY.6 M.5 M 1.5 M.7 M PAKHTUNKHwA KHYBER KAsHMIR KHYBER TRIBAl AREAs PAKHTUNKHwA TRIBAl AREAs PAKHTUNKHwA INDIA BAloCHIsTAN PUNJAB FEDERAl FEDERAllY KHYBER FEDERAllY FEDERAllY KAsHMIR CAPITAl PAKIsTAN PAKHTUNKHwA FEDERAllY BAloCHIsTANTERRIToRY TRIBAl AREAs TRIBAl AREAs TRIBAl AREAs sindh PUNJAB INDIA TRIBAl AREAs FEDERAl KAsHMIR CAPITAl KAsHMIR TERRIToRY sindh INDIA BAloCHIsTAN sindh 63,885.55M IDPs IN HosT CoMMUNITIEs- DoNE KAsHMIR IDPS RETURNED TO FATA IN NEED TRIBAl AREAs 1.9M 3, 2, 1, IDPs RETURNED To FATA IN 216- DoNE IDPs RETURNED To FATA IN 216- DoNE M FEDERAllY EXPECTED IDP RETURNs IN 217-DoNE DROUGHT MALNOURISHED IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA NEED (SINDH) MAlNoURIsHED-DoNE KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA IDPs.5 RETURNED M To FATA IN 216- DoNE EXPECTED IDP RETURNs IN 217-DoNE.7 M KHYBER KHYBER FEDERAllY PAKHTUNKHwA FEDERAllY PAKHTUNKHwA TRIBAl AREAs.27M.5 M FEDERAllY KHYBER.7 M KHYBER Khyber FEDERAllY TRIBAl AREAs Orakzai Kurram TRIBAl AREAs NWA SWA KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA.5 million FEDERAllY.3 million TRIBAl AREAs.1 million KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA 2 sindh FEDERAllY TRIBAl AREAs FEDERAllY TRIBAl AREAs BAloCHIsTAN MAlNoURIsHED-DoNE FEDERAl CAPITAl TERRIToRY PAKHTUNKHwA PAKHTUNKHwA sindh PUNJAB PAKIsTAN KAsHMIR FEDERAl CAPITAl TERRIToRY INDIA KAsHMIR 5 ACTUAL AND PLANNED IDP CASELOAD IN HOST AND RETURN AREAS 3, 2, 1, Jan-15 Jul-15 Jan-16 Jul-16 Jan-17 Jul-17.5 million.3 million VOLUNTARY AFGHAN REFUGEE RETURNS Khyber Khyber Orakzai Orakzai PAKIsTAN Jan-15 Jul-15 Jan-16 Jul-16 MAlNoURIsHED-DoNE Jan-17 Jul-17 KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA KAsHMIR 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Kurram Khyber Kurram NWA Orakzai NWA SWA Kurram SWA NWA SWA.1 million.5 million.3 million.1 million.5 million.3 million.1 million PAKIsTAN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA KAsHMIR FEDERAllY TRIBAl AREAs FEDERAllY PUNJAB KAsHMIR TRIBAl AREAs BAloCHIsTAN INDIAFEDERAl PUNJAB CAPITAl sindh KAsHMIR TERRIToRY BAloCHIsTAN FEDERAl CAPITAl sindh TERRIToRY INDIA , 4, 3,

6 PART I: Overview of the crisis OVERVIEW OF THE CRISIS As of 1 December 216,.5 million people remain displaced in the north-west, while.63 million IDPs returned to FATA during the year. 1 The country hosts 1.34 million registered Afghan refugees, one of the world s largest protracted refugee caseloads. 2 An additional.7 million undocumented Afghans may be vulnerable. Pakistan is prone to natural disasters, and acute malnutrition exceeds emergency levels in areas around the country. CRISIS TIMELINE March - May 213 Violent clashes between non- state armed groups leads to displacement from Khyber and Kurram agencies. December 213 On 19 December 213, the army launched a major offensive in the Mir Ali region of North Waziristan following a suicide bomb attack. May 214 Returns to Tirrah Valley, Khyber Agency.

7 PART I: Overview of the crisis Large-scale internal displacement and returns Since 28, more than five million people have been displaced from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) 3 and the Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). These women, men; girls and boys fled their homes to escape insecurity and sectarian violence, or were requested to leave by the Government ahead of security operations. While many have returned, as of December 216 an estimated.5 million people were still displaced, in some cases multiple times and for more than seven years. Some 63 per cent of IDPs rent accommodation in KP. 4 Others live with hosting families and in informal settlements without adequate housing, sanitation, electricity supply, schools, hospitals and roads. Meanwhile, expensive rent and complex procedures make it particularly difficult for IDPs to maintain accommodation in host areas. Displaced families increasingly depend on less stable sources of income, such as humanitarian aid and daily wage labour, as they struggle to cope. Recent assessments indicate that approximately two thirds of IDPs do not have access to clean drinking water and three quarters cannot afford to buy enough food to meet their basic needs. 5 Poor feeding patterns have been exacerbated by the crisis, increasing already high rates of severe malnutrition among IDPs and host communities. In 215, the Government implemented a plan to facilitate the return of all IDPs by the end of 216. From January to November, the Government facilitated the return and de-registration of 63, IDPs including 145, women, 145, men; 151, girls and 189, boys. 6 This represents an important opportunity to end the displacement of over a million people, and start to rebuild communities in return areas. However, IDPs returning to FATA find infrastructure severely damaged by the crisis and a lack of maintenance. In some areas, up to 8 per cent of houses have been damaged, as well as schools, health facilities, roads, and irrigation and water supply systems. 7 Most health and education facilities in return areas are not functional, those that are tend to be severely under-resourced and under-staffed with a near total absence of female doctors. Despite cash grants given by the TOTAL IDPS 7.69 M June 214 October Operation Zarb-e-Azb launched in North Waziristan displacing 575, people by December. 74 per cent of which were women and children. Start of displacements from the Bara, Khyber Agency. As of Dec 214 an estimated 168, people had been displaced. From January to September,.6 million IDPs returned to FATA including 386, to Khyber Agency, 158, to North Waziristan and 52, to South Waziristan. As of October 216 over 76, families returned to FATA. Returns were steady during the course of the year, with no significant new displacements.

8 PART I: Overview of the crisis Government, three in four people still do not have enough money to buy food from the market. 8 An estimated 17 per cent of IDPs are not registered, with a higher rate among female-headed households, and do not receive monthly food packages, non-food items, cash for transport and other official assistance. 9 Those displaced who have returned face considerable difficulties restarting agriculture-based livelihoods due to heavy damage to irrigation infrastructure, severely reduced livestock, and changes to the economy after the introduction of strict border controls. KEY ISSUES IDPs in displacement and return Natural disasters Refugees Malnutrition crisis 8 One of the world s largest protracted refugee crisis With 1.34 million registered Afghan refugees, Pakistan hosts one of the world s largest protracted refugee populations. Many of these refugees have lived in the country for more than 37 years, resulting in second and third generations of Afghans being born into displacement in Pakistan. The demographic is particularly young, with children and youth (below 24 years) constituting 63 per cent of the total Afghan refugee population in the country. At present, there is no comprehensive national policy framework in place for the repatriation and management of Afghan refugees. Efforts to identify and implement lasting solutions for Afghan refugees and to address their needs along with those of their host communities are undertaken within the framework of the regional multi-year Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees Phase II (215 to 217). UNHCR continues to seek and promote innovative solutions for Afghan refugees, ensure protection and assistance, and advocate for preserving protection space in Pakistan. In addition to the registered Afghan refugees, there are approximately.7 million undocumented Afghans in Pakistan. This population does not fall under UNHCR s mandate, however those with international protection needs can apply for asylum. The Government of Pakistan only requests international humanitarian assistance for natural disasters if the scale exceeds government response capacity. However, based on risk and vulnerability analysis, there is a need to enhance government and humanitarian capacity to ensure timely, effective and principled responses to future emergencies. Improved risk and hazard analysis, capacity building and strengthening linkages to specific line departments and development actors are needed to ensure an effective and sustainable emergency response capacity. Child malnutrition at emergency levels Malnutrition is a chronic problem in Pakistan, exceeding emergency levels in areas across the country. 1 An estimated 31.5 per cent of children under five years old are underweight and 43.7 per cent are stunted. 11 Roughly half of all women in Pakistan, are iron and micronutrient deficient; 2 a situation that has deteriorated in recent years. In addition, practices such as the late start of breastfeeding are common and contribute to high neonatal mortality rates. Natural disasters Pakistan is prone to natural disasters including monsoon floods, earthquakes, cyclones and drought. In addition, areas of Sindh and Balochistan provinces continue to experience drought-like conditions. Nearly every year in the monsoon season (July to September), flooding of major rivers displaces large numbers of people, and leads to large-scale loss of standing crops, and contamination of water sources. Flash floods in the mountainous north, tend to have a higher death toll and cause large-scale damage to infrastructure.

9 PART I: Strategic Objectives STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES In 217, the humanitarian community will primarily focus on the returning IDP population, paying specific attention to vulnerable groups, and on the remaining 1.34 million registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Undocumented Afghans will continue to be monitored in case of need. Malnutrition among disaster-affected populations will be prioritized, and the Humanitarian Country Team will continue to strengthen preparedness for large-scale natural disasters. 1Support the humanitarian and protection needs of IDPs that remain displaced and those that have returned, ensuring a smooth transition to longer term recovery and development Of the estimated 1.65 million IDPs and recent returnees in need,.62 million will be targeted for humanitarian support. Conditions in areas of return are particularly challenging, with limited basic services, extensive infrastructural damage and lack of livelihood opportunities. 2 Ensure protection, provide assistance and seek lasting solutions for Afghan refugees in Pakistan Since 22, more than 4.1 million refugees have returned under the UNHCR s Voluntary Repatriation Programme to Afghanistan. With over 1.34 million remaining registered Afghan refugees, Pakistan constitutes one of the world s largest protracted refugee situation. Efforts to identify and implement lasting solutions for registered Afghan refugees and to address their needs are undertaken within the framework of the regional multiyear Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees, phase II ( ). 9 3 Reduce rates of acute malnutrition among children under five years, and pregnant and lactating women in disaster affected areas While acute malnutrition exists at emergency levels across the country, this strategic objective focuses on acute malnourishment among IDPs in host and return areas, refugees and people affected by the drought in Sindh. The humanitarian community will target these particularly vulnerable affected populations for nutrition interventions. 4 Strengthen humanitarian preparedness for a coordinated and effective response at local, provincial and national levels Government disaster management authorities have primary responsibility for responding to disasters in Pakistan. The humanitarian community will support Government preparedness activities and develop a response framework in order to respond in a timely and effective manner if assistance is requested by the Government.

10 PART I: Response strategy RESPONSE STRATEGY The remaining IDPs are expected to return to FATA in 217. The humanitarian community will play a central role in ensuring the return process is well informed, voluntary, dignified and sustainable. Concerted efforts are needed to find lasting solutions for registered Afghan refugees and preserve asylum space. Undocumented Afghans will continue to be monitored and advocated on behalf of in case of need. Protection and gender mainstreaming remain a priority across the humanitarian response. 1 Planning assumptions This Humanitarian Strategic Plan is based on the following assumptions for 217: 1. The return of IDPs will be extended until mid Humanitarian assistance will primarily be required in the return areas. 3. The registered IDP residual caseload will be deregistered by the Government. 4. Some 2, to 3, families (both registered and unregistered) will still be displaced at the end of 217. This residual caseload will need to be monitored to ensure they achieve durable solutions. 5. In case the security situation, basic services and/or livelihood opportunities are not revitalized/restored more returnees will move back to KP. 6. A minimum 63, Afghan refugees will be repatriated. 7. Some 5, undocumented Afghans will return to Afghanistan. 8. Transition from humanitarian to development operations may be delayed and there will be limited Government capacity to assume humanitarian functions. 9. Malnutrition will mainly be addressed by development partners, however some areas affected by drought and floods will be assisted by humanitarian actors. 1. Chronic drought will continue to persist in parts of Sindh and Balochistan. 11. Moderate floods will take place and receive Government assistance, while flash flooding will require additional bilateral support. 12. Seismic activity will likely take place and be covered by government assistance. 13. In case of a major disaster (natural or complex emergency) the HCT will formulate a specific response. 14. Humanitarian space will continue to be a challenge. 15. Funding will decrease for humanitarian assistance. 16. The security situation will improve in KP/FATA with only minor incidents occurring. People Targeted The 217 Pakistan Humanitarian Strategic Plan aims to respond to the needs of 2.23 million people including:.14 million registered IDPs currently in host areas (in addition to particularly vulnerable unregistered IDPs) and.48 million IDPs that have recently returned to FATA; 1.34 million registered Afghan refugees; and.27 million malnourished children, and pregnant and lactating women in Sindh. Over the course of 217, the number of people in need is expected to decrease slowly with the transition to early recovery and development assistance for returned IDPs. In 217, the vast majority of IDP interventions will be conducted in FATA. While eradicating polio remains a priority, in Pakistan the polio eradication campaign does not fall under the humanitarian response. Supporting Government-led response The Government leads the response for displacement, the return process and natural disasters. The Government is investing considerably in infrastructure reconstruction projects. Displaced persons and returnees are supported

11 PART I: Response strategy with cash grants including one-time transportation and return grants, damaged housing compensation grants, and four-month livelihood grants. Government assistance often arrives 6 to 8 months after IDPs return due to complex rules and regulations, and the humanitarian community will continue to support the returnee population during this transition. Several joint government-led humanitarian partner coordination mechanisms have been established to continue supporting return and transition including the Return Task Force (RTF), the Operational Coordination Meeting (OCM) responsible for overall coordination and government line department led Technical Working Groups responsible for planning. Increasingly these mechanisms are expected to continue coordination in actual return areas. The humanitarian community also supports Government civilmilitary coordination recognizing the important role and presence of the military in IDP hosting and return areas. Implementation and delivery of assistance The humanitarian community will use different modalities to support the IDP and returning populations including joint implementation with government line departments and direct implementation by national and international NGOs and UN agencies, and by establishing, revitalizing and supporting Community Based Organization (CBOs). Rapid response may be required in case of specific circumstances in return areas including drought, extreme weather or major security operations. Interventions for the displaced and returnees will be coordinated through the Clusters and, as part of a transition strategy, increasingly through government led systems such as the Operational Coordination Meeting (OCM) and Technical Working Groups active in KP/FATA. Additional funding appeals may be launched in case of largescale natural disasters requiring an international response in support of the Government. Coordination of the refugee response falls under the mandate of UNHCR. Disaster preparedness activities and the response to acute malnutrition in drought-affected areas of Sindh fall under sectoral coordination mechanisms. Coordination OCHA will support the Humanitarian Coordinator and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), working in collaboration with the Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF) and National Humanitarian Network (NHN) to implement the 217 Humanitarian Strategic Plan. This will include managing the Humanitarian Programme Cycle, supporting, reviewing and downsizing existing coordination structures at national and provincial levels, and building gender sensitive response capacities to ensure a smooth transition to development. Given new developments with most IDPs returning, the HCT is exploring the possibility of localizing coordination mechansims by establishing a humanitarian presence in FATA to primarily coordinate with military and civil administration and regularly monitor project implementation. A localized coordination mechanism will also: Provide support to Political Agents and line departments to conduct evidence based needs assessments; Monitor projects being implemented by the humanitarian agencies; Facilitate humanitarian missions to FATA through liaising with the military on the ground; Facilitate regular coordination meetings at agency level; Provide support to the HCT (Islamabad) and Field Offices (Peshawar). Unregistered IDPs A significant number of displaced families that either failed to meet criteria, or missed registration opportunities after moving to other provinces, were considered ineligible for government registration. These unregistered families, including those headed by women, are often the most vulnerable as they have limited access to humanitarian assistance. In return areas the Government provides assistance, including housing compensation and child wellness grants, irrespective of registration status. The broader humanitarian community will also specifically prioritize unregistered IDP families for assistance in both displacement and the return areas. Undocumented Afghans The November, 216 deadline for undocumented Afghans to leave the country was extended until a formal decision is taken by the Government of Pakistan. The Governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan, together with the broader humanitarian community is currently exploring options to support undocumented Afghans including: 1. Registering undocumented Afghans and extending their stay; 2. Providing wheat by the government of Pakistan to returning undocumented Afghans; 3. Facilitating visas (including student, spouse and business visas, and/or citizenship); 4. Providing cash grants to facilitate dignified, orderly and humane returns similar to registered Afghan refugees. In the interim, IOM, with the support of PHPF funding, will deploy border monitors at Torkham and Chaman to track border crossings, collect information regarding return intentions, evaluate critical needs and vulnerabilities, and disseminate information on available humanitarian assistance for the returning populations. Centrality of Protection 11

12 PART I: Response strategy 12 The humanitarian community is committed to integrating protection and gender concerns across the humanitarian response to ensure that the safety and dignity of affected people, especially women and girls, are not compromised. This will include identifying the distinct needs and vulnerabilities of the target population, as well as engaging in collective advocacy to address and mitigate protection issues. Special efforts will be made by all Clusters to ensure that different vulnerable groups, including female-headed households, the elderly, persons with disabilities and minorities, have equitable participation and access to humanitarian assistance and information. The humanitarian community is committed to: Disaggregating data by sex and age where relevant; ensuring a greater proportion of female staff in service provision; and including female data collectors on all humanitarian assessment teams. All Clusters will continue to assess and raise protection concerns of unregistered IDPs that have not profited from previous assistance and are particularly vulnerable. Protection Cluster partners will provide legal assistance, address grievances and assist in obtaining civil documentation. Gender focal points will continue to support the HCT, Inter-Cluster Coordination Mechanism and individual partners through the Gender Humanitarian Task Force, and work closely with the national and provincial Gender and Child Cells within the Government disaster management authorities on capacity building and monitoring the gender-distinct impact of the humanitarian response. Accountability to affected people The humanitarian community will continue to give the affected population (including female-headed households) a meaningful voice in expressing their specific needs, determining interventions and judging the effectiveness of assistance. Grievance desks will continue to operate in host and return areas, and remain a key mechanism through which affected people report their concerns and receive direct information about the return process, assistance, and support on resolving issues. With the large scale return in 216 expected to continue into 217, ensuring that IDP return is voluntary, dignified and sustainable remains central to the humanitarian community s strategy. While 97 per cent of IDPs expressed their intentions to return provided basic services and safety are available,13 before returning, female and male IDPs must have access to adequate information about return conditions, the return process, and available assistance. While access to return areas may be challenging, the HCT commits to increasing post return protection monitoring to ensure durable solutions are achieved, intensifying field visits and advocating for localized coordination mechanisms. Cash In accordance with Government priorities, and because women in areas of return identified cash as a priority need, 14 many agencies working in the IDP and returnee response are shifting modalities from in-kind assistance to cash. In particular, shelter, food security and community restoration cluster partners will use cash where markets are active, enabling households affected by the crisis to choose how to best meet their critical needs. Cash interventions in KP/FATA are expected to be faster and more efficient as they will not require movement of assets, large storage capacity, or lengthy supply chains. Cash transfers will be tailored to each local context in KP/FATA and may employ mobile transfers, bank transfers or loading ATM cards. Preparedness Despite numerous potential natural disaster challenges, the Government continues to make considerable efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change and increase preparedness for emergency response. Through the Emergency Response Preparedness (ERP) planning process, the HCT will continue to undertake preparedness measures to support government preparedness and response efforts. However, based on risk and vulnerability analysis, there is a need to enhance government and humanitarian capacity to ensure timely, effective and principled responses to future emergencies. Improved risk and hazard analysis, capacity building and strengthening linkages to specific line departments and development actors are needed to ensure an effective and sustainable emergency response capacity. The prolonged crisis has exhausted the coping mechanisms of the affected population, leaving them with little opportunity to re-establish their livelihoods. Those IDPs that have returned are calling for more sustainable solutions to support their livelihoods and their ability to generate income. The HCT has emphasized the need for resiliencebuilding activities in 217 in order to minimize dependency on humanitarian assistance, reduce vulnerabilities and alleviate the impact of displacement. While maintaining a humanitarian focus, the Clusters will also work with the concerned authorities to restore livelihoods, and revitalize social services. The strategic objective on preparedness in the Humanitarian Strategic Plan 217 highlights its importance in transition and aims to assist in resource mobilization and ensure longer term coordinated preparedness. The humanitarian community plans to support PDMAs develop localized contingency plans, conduct quarterly NDMA-UN preparedness meetings and support the development of a preparedness framework.

13 PART I: Response strategy Transition to development Based on extensive consultation with all stakeholders, the Operational Coordination Meeting (OCM) was created to ensure close coordination and planning between the humanitarian partners and the FATA Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Unit (RRU). The forum meets regularly to review humanitarian programs and develop common planning and linkages with Government counterparts and line departments. This forum will be used to ensure that activities conducted by both relief and long term development partners are coordinated to provide returning IDPs with durable solutions. The HCT will also continue to coordinate closely with various Government Disaster Management Authorities and the FATA Secretariat to harmonize humanitarian response and transition activities. Technical Working Groups will assume responsibility for coordinating relief and long term development activities and also determine modalities and timeframes for transition. In 217, the OCM will assume the lead role in coordinating long term recovery activities in the return areas and provide guidance to other stakeholders including recommendations on the deactivation of Clusters. 13

14 PART I: Operational capacity OPERATIONAL CAPACITY The capacity of government authorities, security forces and national civil society organisations to respond to humanitarian disasters has improved significantly in recent years. There is also a strong international humanitarian presence in Pakistan. 14 Humanitarian response in Pakistan is led by the Government with the support of civil society, the security forces, and the international humanitarian community at the request of the Government. Significant improvements in national response capacity in recent years has enabled the Government of Pakistan to respond to all medium level natural disasters since 211 without international assistance. The Government continues to be a key service provider for IDPs, refugees and people affected by natural disasters. The international humanitarian coordination mechanisms in Pakistan involve 6 international NGOs, 12 UN agencies and 17 national civil society organizations. Many of these have been active in Pakistan since 25 and have strong experience of working together. The Government of Pakistan, under Ministry of Interior (MOI) has established a process for registration of all international NGOs. Pending registration, INGOs are allowed to continue their operations until the decision on their registration cases is made. The national NGOs play a vital role in supporting and sustaining returns. Partnerships with national NGOs are expected to strengthen further in 217. Since 1979, UNHCR has been providing support to Afghan refugees and continues to advocate for maintaining protection space. TURKMENIsTAN CHINA # OF HUMANITARIAN PARTNERS AFgHANIsTAN FEDERAllY TRIBAl AREAs KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA Islamabad PAKIsTAN KAsHMIR INDIA KAsHMIR 61 FEDERAl CAPITAl TERRIToRY PUNJAB PAKISTAN BAloCHIsTAN IRAN (IslAMIC REPUBlIC of) INDIA sindh > 2 A r a b i a n S e a Source: Clusters

15 PART I: Humanitarian Access HUMANITARIAN ACCESS Access has improved in 216 and government and partners continue to address the issue. Despite progress made, there remain some administrative and procedural challenges, including long wait times for Non-Objection Certificates, which delay travel and project implementation. In addition, remote areas in the mountainous north of the country are particularly difficult to physically access, while insecurity restricts access to some areas including in FATA. National and international staff have to obtain a Non- Objection Certificate (NOC) to travel and implement projects in key areas of operation, often resulting in delays. Travel NOCs are necessary for individuals, or group of people, traveling to prohibited areas notified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan. These are used for expatriate travel but in some cases national staff travelling to certain prohibited areas in FATA may also require an NOC. Lack of access to affected people restricts the provision of timely humanitarian assistance to some of the most vulnerable women, men; girls and boys. Restricting the movement of returnees to specific areas and imposing a curfew is hindering the capacity of the returnees to revitalize their livelihoods and limits their access to basic services. Lack of access may also lead to delays in the shift from relief to early recovery. In 217, humanitarian partners will strengthen access monitoring and advocacy efforts. The Access Monitoring and Reporting Framework will TRAVEL NOCS REJECTED, DELAYED, OR NO RESPONSE 1% 8% 6% 4% 2% % Jan-14 Jul-14 Jan-15 Jul-15 Jan-16 Jul-16 continue to be used to track and catalogue access constraints. The Humanitarian Access Working Group in Peshawar will continue to engage with the military and civil authorities to rationalize the existing NOC SOPs. The HCT will maintain access as a standing agenda point for all meetings and is considering to deploy UN staff to be based in FATA. Such presence will help overcome the current complicated NOC procedures and facilitate quality assessments, implementation and monitoring of humanitarian projects. 15 AVERAGE PROJECT NOC PROCESSING TIME KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA 63 days TURKMENIsTAN AFgHANIsTAN FEDERAllY TRIBAl AREAs KHYBER PAKHTUNKHwA Islamabad PAKIsTAN KAsHMIR CHINA INDIA KAsHMIR PAKISTAN PUNJAB IRAN (IslAMIC REPUBlIC of) BAloCHIsTAN sindh INDIA A r a b i a n S e a Districts and border areas containing restricted areas Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 216

16 PART I: Response Monitoring RESPONSE MONITORING The humanitarian response will be monitored through a robust Monitoring Framework, including quarterly Humanitarian Dashboards, comprehensive sixmonthly Periodic Monitoring Reports and the Financial Tracking System. 16 Overview The Response Monitoring Framework will guide the monitoring of progress towards the indicators and objectives outlined in the Humanitarian Strategic Plan. The Framework includes information on what will be monitored, timelines and targets for each Cluster. To strengthen evidence-based prioritization, humanitarian partners have committed to tracking data at the lowest administrative and operational level possible, including data disaggregated by sex and age. Information management and analysis support for the response monitoring process will continue to be provided by OCHA. The Humanitarian Monitoring Framework covers: 1. Strategic objectives monitored by the Inter-Cluster Coordination Mechanism with HCT oversight; 2. Cluster objectives monitored by Cluster Coordinators; 3. Projects monitored by Cluster members and coordinators; and 4. Financial inputs monitored through the online Financial Tracking System. The humanitarian community faces challenges accessing areas, especially in FATA, in order to monitor activities. Partners have adopted a variety of approaches including remote monitoring, call centres and partnerships with local NGOs to deal with this gap. Reporting on progress Reporting against the Humanitarian Strategic Plan will be captured through two six-monthly Periodic Monitoring Reports and four quarterly Humanitarian Dashboards. Both tools will be a key source of information for humanitarian partners, Government, donors and other stakeholders. Periodic Monitoring Reports will give a comprehensive picture of progress towards the Strategic Objectives and challenges faced. The Humanitarian Dashboards will provide an overview of humanitarian response, needs and gaps at the Strategic levels in a concise and graphical manner. Genderbalanced assessment and monitoring teams will aim to capture the gender distinct outcomes for men and women. Based on the findings and recommendations of the Response Monitoring Framework, the HCT can make adjustments to the Humanitarian Needs Overview and Strategic Plan. HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMME CYCLE TIMELINE Dashboard Monitoring Report Hum. Needs Overview Hum. Strategic Plan JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN

17 PART I: Summary of needs, targets & requirements SUMMARY OF NEEDS, TARGETS & REQUIREMENTS PEOPLE IN NEED (DEC 216) 3.2M PEOPLE TARGETED 2.2M REQUIREMENTS (US$) 339.4M In 217, the humanitarian community plans to respond to the most pressing needs of 2.2 million of the 3.2 million people in need identified in Humanitarian Needs Overview. Under the Strategic Plan,.58 million IDPs in host and return areas will be provided with food,.3 million displaced people will be assisted with emergency shelter,.13 million IDP children will be provided with access to education, and.6 million will benefit from improved access to drinking water, sanitation or hygiene. The humanitarian community aims to ensure that all IDPs in host and return areas have access to primary healthcare, with special emphasis on mother and child health. Principled returns and access to protection services for IDPs are central to the Strategic Plan. Innovative and lasting solutions will continue to be promoted by UNHCR, as well as advocating for preserving protection space and provide basic services to registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Nutrition interventions will target the most vulnerable disasteraffected malnourished children, and pregnant and lactating women. The humanitarian community will also support the Government in preparing to respond in the case of a natural disaster. 17 TOTAL BY STATUS BREAKDOWN OF PEOPLE TARGETED BY SEX & AGE REQUIREMENTS People in need People IDPs in IDP Refugees Drought % female % children, (USD in targeted Host Areas Returnees Malnourished adult, million) (Sindh) elderly* CCCM.49M.49M 8, M %.6M CoRe 1.75M 1.2M.7M.3M.65M 53% % 26.2M Education.78M.13M 4,99.12M.57M 48% 1 % 6.5M Food Security.78M.58M.14M.45M % 95.6M Health 2.6M 1.81M.14M.32M 1.34M % 14.9M Nutrition.49M.43M.8M.9M.27M 7% % 22.1M Protection 2.82M 1.72M.8M.3M 1.34M 5% % 8.1M Shelter 1.15M.33M.1M.22M % 22.8M WASH 1.5M.6M.11M.48M % 14.6M Refugee Response 1.34M 1.34M 1.34M % 123.M Coordination & Common Services 4.8M TOTAL 3.2M 2.2M.14M.48M 1.34M.27M $339.4M *Children (<18 years old), adult (18-59 years), elderly (>59 years)

18 PART I: Summary of needs, targets & requirements PART II: OPERATIONAL RESPONSE PLANS Camp Coordination & Camp Management Community Restoration... 2 Education Food Security Health Nutrition Protection Shelter Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Coordination Refugee Response Plan... 3

19 PART II: CAMP COORDINATION & CAMP MANAGEMENT PEOPLE IN NEED 8,43 CAMP COORDINATION & CAMP MANAGEMENT PEOPLE TARGETED 8,43 REQUIREMENTS (US$) # OF PARTNERS.6M 1 CCCM OBJECTIVE 1: 1Coordinate basic humanitarian services in spontaneous settlements with special focus on specific needs of girls, boys, women, elderly and persons with disabilities. RELATES TO SO1 CCCM OBJECTIVE 2: 2 Empower female IDPs through livelihood trainings. RELATES TO SO1 CCCM OBJECTIVE 3: 3Support voluntary, dignified and safe returns from the spontaneous settlements focusing on needs of the vulnerable groups. RELATES TO SO1 Overview Small scale interventions currently take place in the Bannu spontaneous settlements with no services provided in WASH, health, nutrition or shelter. The settlements lack clean drinking water and health facilities are 1 km away. 15 While the Tameer-e-Khalq Foundation had established four Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs), which provided basic education, this service is in the process of closing down. Poor weather has damaged shelters and WASH facilities which need to be repaired to ensure the displaced population s dignity. These combined challenges have left families particularly exposed to seasonal diseases rendering them even more vulnerable. The CCCM cluster plans to address these issues through coordinating the settlement based response and identifying and advocating for filling humanitarian gaps. Targeting Given their extreme vulnerability and limited current support, the CCCM Cluster will target all 8,43 IDPs in the Bannu spontaneous settlements. Special consideration will be given to the 1,674 non registered indivuals that currently only benefit from limited interventions due to their status. Strategy Coordination & Advocacy - The Cluster will coordinate all humanitarian activities in the Bannu Settlements as IDPs continue to return. In close collaboration with UNHCR and other humanitarian partners, the cluster will maintain a regular presence in the settlements providing protection monitoring and community services. The Cluster will advocate on behalf of beneficiaries, especially female-headed households, for equitable service provision, identifying gaps, and referring them to partners so they can be addressed. The Cluster will regularly update and improve data and information to ensure effective coordination. Meetings in the settlements will take place on a monthly basis, with elected Shura (community council) members representing the population to facilitate better understanding needs. Coordination between humanitarian stakeholders at the district level will also take place through the CCCM Working Group. The Cluster will continue to support FATA and Provincial Disaster Management Authority with coordination. Return Support - The Cluster will liaise closely with FDMA to provide IDPs with first-hand information on conditions in areas of return to enable them make informed decisions. Cluster partners will continue to provide support at the embarkation points to facilitate returnees including dissemination of pertinent information such as mine risk awareness and availability of humanitarian assistance. Phasing-out support The CCCM Cluster anticipates reducing support to the Bannu spontaneous settlements by June 217, after which PDMA is expected to take responsibility for any residual caseload. The Cluster will conduct trainings on Camp Management, and conduct a final needs assessment as part of its exit strategy. UNHCR leads the CCCM Response (in refugee villages) for.4 million refugees in need. For further details, see the Refugee Response Plan. 19 BREAKDOWN OF PEOPLE IN NEED AND TARGETED BY STATUS, SEX AND AGE CONTACT Mahjabeen Ayub CCCM Cluster Coordinator ayubm@unhcr.org PEOPLE IN NEED BY STATUS IDPs Refugees 8,43.4 M BY SEX & AGE % female % children, adult, elderly* % PEOPLE TARGETED 8,43.4 M % FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS $.6M TBD *Children (<18 years old), adult (18-59 years), elderly (>59 years)

20 PART II: COMMUNITY RESTORATION 2 PEOPLE IN NEED PEOPLE TARGETED 1.1M.37M REQUIREMENTS (US$) # OF PARTNERS 26.2M 24 CORE OBJECTIVE 1: 1Improve self-sufficiency and resilience of returnees, ensuring a smooth transition to longer term recovery and development. RELATES TO SO1 COMMUNITY RESTORATION Overview As the return process continues into 217, the Community Restoration Cluster will shift focus from hosting communities to areas of return. Damage to infrastructure in return areas is significant due to prolonged displacement and lack of maintenance. Returning IDPs are in need of considerable livelihoods and employment support, as well as capacity building and rehabilitation of basic community infrastructure. Cluster partners aim to provide non-agricultural livelihood support through job opportunities, cash for work, livelihood trainings, and livelihoods grants for women and small/medium scale infrastructure rehabilitation at the agency and community levels. Targeting Given the current context and ongoing recovery efforts, the Cluster has prioritized interventions to improve self-sufficiency and resilience. Some 371, of the most vulnerable people have been targeted including 296,818 IDP returnees and 74,24 IDPs in hosting areas of KP. Interventions will focus on North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Orakzai, Kurram, and Khyber and hosting communities in KP. Strategy Business support Based on the identified needs of returnees and specifically targeting a miminum of 3% women, cluster partners will support businesses by: Providing business skills trainings to returnees to enhance employability; establishing or reviving small scale businesses; supporting growth and improving productivity of enterprises; organising a business plan competition for young entrepreneurs; and establishing rotating markets. Cash for work - Cluster partners plan to engage 5, individuals (including 1 per cent women) from vulnerable households in short-term labor intensive activities in both hosting and return areas. Specific activities will be based on community needs, and designed to improve access to basic services and infrastructure including rehabilitation of water systems, debris removal and street paving. Gender sensitive and femalespecific activities will be devised to ensure maximum female participation. Livelihoods & Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Capacity Building - Cluster partners will provide demand-driven skills and business engagement training to 16,75 returnees (3 per cent women) to improve the employability, promote entrepreneurship and build capacity in Community Based Disaster Risk Reducation (CBDRR). Livelihood grants for women - Cluster partners will provide 7, women micro-entrepreneurs with livelihood grants (PKR 2,), to re-establish livelihood activities and stimulate the local economy. Infrastructure Rehabilitation - Cluster partners will assist 5, returnees (including 3 per cent women) with medium-scale and 6, returnees with communal-level priority infrastructure rehabilitation support through appropriate government line departments. This support is expected to improve general health conditions through the provision of WASH facilities, boost local economy through improved agriculture yields and irrigation facilities, and improve transportation to markets that are improved with rehabilitated road networks. Transition to Development: The Cluster will continue to work with the Inter- Cluster Coordination Mechanism to support stabilization and transition to development by capitalizing on existing interventions, institutions and technical assistance while anticipating future challenges. The Cluster will continue to build capacity and conduct needs assessments, working together with relevant government line departments to ensure both ownership of recovery effort and a sustainable return. The FDMA will continue to co-lead the cluster in 217, and eventually take full leadership. UNHCR leads the livelihoods response for.6 million refugees in need. For further details see the Refugee Response Plan. CONTACT Asma Ansari Cluster Coordinator asma.ansari@undp. org BREAKDOWN OF PEOPLE IN NEED AND TARGETED BY STATUS, SEX AND AGE BY STATUS IDPs Returnees Refugees PEOPLE IN NEED.22M.88M.6M BY SEX & AGE % female % children, adult, elderly* 53% % PEOPLE TARGETED.7 M.3 M.6 M 53% % FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS $26.2M TBD *Children (<18 years old), adult (18-59 years), elderly (>59 years)