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1 2013 Peshawar Peace through Dialogue Regional Institute of Policy Research and Training 10-C, Sifwat Ghayur Road, University Town, Peshawar Tel: Fax:

2 CONTENTS ACRONYMS VISION RIPORT'S CORE VALUES INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION THE YEAR IN RETROSPECT PROJECTS Overview to Projects in 2013 Survey for London School of Economics Gomal Zam Command Area Advocacy Program Security and Conflict Data of KP & FATA Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung CHALLENGES FACED BY RIPORT THE FUTURE LIKELY NEW PROJECT Sustainable Livelihood Project under RAHA TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS Trainings of Project staff in 2013 Capacity Building Trainings of RIPORT in 2013 ORGANOGRAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS RIPORT STAFF Top Management Middle Management Officers, Assistants and Field Staff PUBLICATIONS

3 ACRONYMS FATA: Federally Administered Tribal Area FES: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung FGD: Focus Group Discussion GoP: Government of Pakistan IPC: Investment Promotion Council KP: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa NOC: No-Objection Certificate PKR: Pak Rupees RIPORT: Regional Institute of Policy Research and Training SGAFP: Small Grants and Ambassador's Fund Program UC: Union Council UNHCR: United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees US: United States USAID: United States Agency for International Development USG: United States Government GZAP: GomalZam Command Area Advocacy Program VRP: Voluntary Repatriation Project 2

4 VISION RIPORT s Vision of Pakistan Pakistan in the next ten years will become a progressive and a peaceful state that works collectively with India and Afghanistan. It is a country where diversity is respected and where differences of opinion are expressed within a democratic framework, functioning under a rule of law and where equity is the governing principle. 14th August, 2011 RIPORT VISION To create alternate policies and practices based on peace and harmony that lead to improvement in human rights and conflict resolution in the region. 3

5 RIPORT'S CORE VALUES To take action based on principles of peace, love & brotherhood To serve without being influenced by political affiliation, religious belief, gender, region or membership of a caste or tribe. To ensure supremacy of justice, fair-play and equity in conducting the organization s business. 4

6 INTRODUCTION Regional Institute of Policy Research and Training (RIPORT) is a registered, non-profit organization formed in 2005 with its headquarters at 10-C, Sifwat Ghayur Road, University Town, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Institute is presently operating in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and also participates internationally in peace building efforts. It collaborates with other institutions both within the country and abroad. RIPORT undertakes research in areas of security, finance, livelihood, governance, human rights, peace building and issues related to public policy in the region. st st This annual report of RIPORT covers the period from January 1 to December The report presents an overview of RIPORT, including a description of work done, with physical and financial achievements. Working in collaboration with other stakeholders, on a non-profit basis, RIPORT aims to serve the region and emerge as a center of excellence for generating alternate policy recommendations, while enhancing the capacity of government and civil society leading to economic and social improvement of the community at large. In pursuit of its objectives, RIPORT aims to focus on the following areas; To render advice and recommendations to government based on objectively conducted policy research and analysis. To work for peace and welfare of the people by increasing understanding and bridging opposing thoughts. To research and advocate appropriate conflict resolution mechanisms. To impart training and enhance skills and capacities of public/private functionaries and non-governmental institutions in governance, conflict reduction, finance and development planning. To create knowledge linkages with other centers of learning and excellence in the region. To advocate conflict reduction & peace, to encourage practicing of democratic norms, extension of provision of human rights by advocacy, workshops and the media. 5

7 ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Membership of the Institute is regulated by its bye-laws. The Institute is managed by a Board of Directors, which acts on behalf of and represents the Institute in all matters of management. It makes and adopts bye-laws. Officers of the Institute include the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Directors and Secretary. The Chairman is the designated Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute. The day-to-day decisions are made by a three member Executive Board. The Institute, being a non-for-profit organization, draws its resources from fees, subscriptions, donations and contributions from other sources. It also charges a fee for project management to meet its obligations that vary from 5%-7%. RIPORT has achieved institutional excellence and has been independently evaluated in 2010 and commended for following operational rules, financial and personnel policies contained in its standard operating manual. Transparency and accountability are core principles of the institute in managing its resources, which are to be utilized solely for promotion and fulfillment of its declared objectives. RIPORT is recognized as a not for profit organization since 2009 under section 2(36) of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 under an order of the Federal Revenue Board, Government of Pakistan. RIPORT has also received permission to work in FATA. Figure 1: PD-GZAP briefing ACS, P&D during 1st Steering and Review Committee Meeting (GZAP) Figure 2: Enumerator organizing a community meeting in Swabi District (Survey for LSE) 6

8 Figure 3: Group photo during closing ceremony of GZAP Figure 4: Group photo during the seminar organized by FES at Kabul, Afghanistan 7

9 THE YEAR IN RETROSPECT During the year 2013, RIPORT worked with different partners, enabling RIPORT to create opportunities and capacities to improve people's livelihoods through optimum management of projects. RIPORT under Small Grants and Ambassador's Fund Program of the United States Agency for International Development, has implemented an advocacy program called the Gomal Zam Command Area Advocacy Program, in Dera Ismail Khan and Tank. A part from that RIPORT currently involved in a short survey for London School of Economics, in district Swabi. During the year, RIPORT operated activities worth approx. PKR.27 million. These activities helped over 311,000 beneficiaries and over 10,000 households. PROJECTS Overview to Projects in 2013 S.No. Project Name Duration Budget Status 1. Survey for London School of Economics (LSE) December, 2013 to February, 2014 Approx.Rs. 0.9 Million Ongoing 2. GomalZam Command Area Advocacy Program st 1 March, 2013 to st 31 December, 2013 Rs Million Completed Survey for London School of Economics Currently, RIPORT is involved in a data collection survey funded by London School of Economics (LSE). It is a 3 months short survey with a total budget of approx PKR. 0.9 Million and the target area of this survey is district Swabi including the following union councils; Dodher Jamalabad Sheikh deri Gar Munara Figure 5: Enumerator taking interview from local in District Swabi (Survey of LSE) 8

10 Beka Hund Kunda Ambar The major objective of this survey is to know the perception of the communities and the impact of motorway on livelihoods of the locals. Gomal Zam Command Area Advocacy Program RIPORT under Small Grants and Ambassador's Fund Program- United States Agency for International Development (SGAFP-USAID) successfully implemented a 10 months advocacy project (from 1st March, 2013 to 31st December, 2013) known as Gomal Zam Command Area Advocacy Program (GZAP) in 7 Union Councils of Tank and 3 Union Councils of Dera Ismail Khan. The total size of the project was PKR. 8.4 million, out of which PKR million, was RIPORT's contribution to the project, both in cash and in kind. Figure 6: A Focus Group Discussion organized in D. I. Khan (GZAP) 9

11 The major objectives of this project were; a) To set up a consultative institutional mechanism based on community & government stakeholders for addressing agriculture/irrigation related challenges including conflict mitigation. B) To undertake research for identifying the agriculture/irrigation related challenges in the target area. To achieve the objectives, RIPORT carried out the following activities during the project time period; Activities Quantity Awareness sessions 131 Focus Group Discussions and publishing a report 20 Formation of Village Committees (VC) 33 4-day trainings of VC 33 Formation and Registration of Joint Union Council (JUC) 1 2-day capacity building of JUC 1 Research handbook (with the assistance of University of Agriculture, Peshawar) 1 Exposure visits to Chashma Right Bank Canal (CRBC) 17 Governance Model 1 Security and Conflict Data of KP & FATA A team of researchers is involved in developing a databank of security and conflict related data of KP and FATA. For this purpose both the sources of data (primary and secondary) are used. This databank is further used in policy making, research studies and other related forums. Field work and individual interviews are also conducted to know the policy shift regarding security situation in Pakistan. The purpose behind this activity is to identify the root causes of terrorism in KPK and FATA and its possible solutions.(see more at Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung The Chairman in his personal capacity also works as Convener of the Pakistan Policy Group with Friedrich-Ebert- Stiftung, a German NGO, on a regional project to develop policies for a peaceful Post 2014 Afghanistan and the region. 10

12 CHALLENGES FACED BY RIPORT Some of the challenges which faced by RIPORT are as under; Disturbed security situation in the country, especially in KP and FATA Hindrance and delays in processing of NOCs. Disturbed conditions that discouraged donors to operate in this region The above mentioned issues affected progress to some extent, but ultimately project goals were achieved. THE FUTURE RIPORT has set its future goals and objectives keeping in view the prevailing security situation, need-based projects and future possibilities, RIPORT plans to utilize project related opportunities in Our partners have remained committed and supportive. Through this support we expect to move towards the future and take on the challenges that will be faced by the marginalized communities in the region. RIPORT will extend its activities to other areas of Pakistan, keeping in view requirement of the communities if feasible. In this connection we have built additional capacity to handle civil works and strategic communications. We are also examining to enhance capacity in building institutional strength in civil-military coordination areas. RIPORT Forum will continue to disseminate ideas for change in areas of public concern. Likely New Project Sustainable Livelihood Enhancement Project under RAHA RIPORT submitted a funding proposal Call for Proposal 2/2013 by RAHA. It is proposed to provide technical and vocational training to the marginalized community so that they can earn livelihoods. For the said purpose, 150 male and female will be identified, trained and placed as apprentices. The proposed duration of the project is 7 months and the total budget will be approx. PKR million. 11

13 Other possible projects include; S.No. 1 2 Donor USAID USAID Project proposal title Bridge Financial Proposal GZAP phase II Budget Rs. 3 million TBC Project duration 04 months 12 months Activities Awareness campaigns Training to farmers Awareness campaigns Trainings Agricultural and irrigation related studies TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS Trainings of Project staff in 2013 In the year 2013, RIPORT with collaboration of different partners conducted training for its staff that include; 5 in-house trainings each of one day were organized for the staff of Gomal Zam Command Area Advocacy Program. A 2 day training for the project staff of London School of Economics Capacity Building Trainings of RIPORT in 2013 In order to improve service delivery of RIPORT, the senior management of RIPORT has taken steps to build the capacity of its project personnel in various areas such as; Proposal writing Project Management Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Survey Design 12

14 RIPORT HEAD OFFICE ORGANOGRAM CHAIRMAN BOD CEO CHIEF TECHNICAL ADVISOR HR OFFICER MANAGER MONITORING & EVALUATION/ REPORTING IT OFFICER MANAGER ADMIN., HR & FINANCE ADMIN. OFFICER RESEARCH UNIT FINANCE OFFICER PROGRAM MANAGER PROGRAM OFFICER MANAGER SOCIAL MOBILAZATION CARE TAKING STAFF FINANCE ASSISTANT SECURITY STAFF 1. Projects in the field will report to CEO through respective Head Office Staff and CEO is answerable to BOD and Chairman BOD. 2. Chief Technical Advisor will be directly reportable to CEO and Chairman BOD whenever needed and will be only responsible for undertaking technical and physical infrastructure related project from program development phase to conclusion of the relevant project(s). 13

15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Khalid Aziz (Chairman) Khalid Aziz is a retired civil servant of 33 years services ended as Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He has done M.Phil. in Development Studies from Cambridge University. Mr. YusufGhaffar Khan (Vice Chairman) Yusuf Ghafffar Khan is a retired government officer with a 35 years long career in Federal Board of Revenue. He has done LLB and post-grad diploma in International Relations. He has also conducted two earthquake related surveys in Kaghan and Azad Jammu Kashmir by RIPORT for International Labor Organization. Mr. Rahimullah Yusufzai (Member) Rahimullah Yusufzai is a well known senior journalist of Pakistan. He is the current editor of The News International at the PeshawarBureau. Acknowledging his achievements in journalism, the government of Pakistan awarded him with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in Augustand Sitara-e- Imtiaz in August Prof. Dr. M. Daud Khan (Member) Professor Dr. Mohammad Daud Khan graduated from Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, in 1969 and became Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in He is currently a Vice Chancellor, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Nasir ud Din Azam (Member) Prof. Dr. Nasiruddin Azam Khan is one of the senior most physician in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He holds FRCP (Lodon), FRCP (Eden), FPCS (Pak) degrees. He retired as a professor Khyber Medical University in

16 Dr. Muhammad Tariq Khan (Member) Dr. M. Tariq Khan has done FRCS in He is currently working as professor and Head of Department (Neurosurgery) at NorthWest General Hospital and Research Center. Mr. Fida Muhammad Wazir (Member) Fida Muhammad Wazir is a medical graduate joined Civil Serives of Pakistan in He remained as political agent of Orakzai, Mohmand, and Khyber Agency. He also surved as Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Govt. of Pakistan. Mr. Shumayl Aziz (Member) Shumayl is an Advocate of the High Court and has been practicing in the High Courts and Civil Courts of Pakistan formore than 9 years. He has done his LL.B (Hons) from University of Buckingham U.K and LL.M from the prestigious Monash University Melbourne Australia. Ms. Ayesha Gulalai Wazir (Member) Ayesha Gulalai belongs to North Waziristan Agency and is the youngest board member. She has done Masters in Islamic Studies and Comparative Religions, Peshawar University. She is a well-known social and political worker. She is also a good debater. Mr. Arbab Muhammad Arif (Member) Arbab Muhammad Arif is a civil servant currently working as Additional Chief Secretary FATA. 15

17 Mrs. Minhas Majeed (Member) Mrs. Minhas Majeed is Senior Lecturer International Relations at University of Peshawar. She has done research fellowship at Prince Talal Bin Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington D.C. USA, June 2010 Air Marshal (R) Aliud Din (Member) Air Marshal (R) Aliuddin has had a long and distinguished career in the Pakistani Air Force, retiring as the Vice Chief of Air Staff. After retirement he was the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority. He has been an Instructor at the Royal Air Force Academy Cranwell, Commanded the PAF's Flying Instructors School, Combat Commanders School, the F-16 Project, and is credited with many prestigious Induction and Implementation programs in Pakistan and in the Middle East. 16

18 RIPORT Staff Top Management Mr. Khalid Aziz, Chairman Mr. Ahtesham Gul, Program Advisor Mr. Yousaf Khattak, Chief Technical Advisor Middle Management Mr. Mohsin-ul-Haq,Manager Operation (GZAP) Mr. Amir Mufti, Program Coordinator Mr. Humayun Khan, Project Coordinator Mr. Haris Ali Shah, Coordinator Audit & Finance Ms. Naeema Latif, Database Coordinator Officers, Assistants and Field Staff Mr. Wisal Muhammad, PS to Chairman Mr. Fazal e Akbar, Assistant Coordinator Finance Mr. Ihsan Ullah, Finance Officer (GZAP) Mr. Muhammad Asim, Office Assistant Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed, Program Officer M&E (GZAP) Mr. Muhammad Zeeshan, Community Mobilizer (GZAP) Mr. Mairajud Din Community Mobilizer (GZAP) Mr. Adil Iqbal, Community Mobilizer (GZAP) Mr. QamarZam, Community Mobilizer (GZAP) Mr. Hamid Afridi, Enumerator (LSE) Mr. FahadSubhan, Enumerator (LSE) Mr. Muhammad Daud,, Enumerator (LSE) Mr. Usman Gul, Enumerator (LSE) Mr. Naseer, Enumerator (LSE) Ms. Tehreem Awan, Project Associate (Intern) Mr. Umair Rasheed, Project Associate (Intern) Mr. Taimoor Khan, Project Associate (Intern) 17

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