Annex to the Country Policy Rolling Plan for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan As of April 2015 Basic Policy of To support Afghanistan toward its self-reliance Priority Area 1 Support for enhancing the Government of Afghanistan's capabilities to maintain security The security situation is still unstable in Afghanisntan. It is essential to improve the security situation in order for Afghanistan to achieve sustainable peace and to make a steady progress in promoting reconstrution and development.the ISAF (International Security Force) withdrew from Afhganistan and the security transition to the Government of Afghanistan took place at the end of 2014. Facing this situation, it is the highest priority for the Government of Afghanistan and the international community to maintain and strengthen the capacity of the Afghan National Security Force, including Afghan National Police (ANP). Futhermore, improving fragile enforcement system of rule of law, countering the serious narcotics issues and removing landmines are also important for stabilizing security. In order to achieve the reconstruction of Afghanistan, it is important for the Government of Afghanistan to assure the country's security on its own. Japan will support the Afghan National Police (ANP) by providing their salaries and facilitating the training for the female police officers through Law and Order Trust Fund (LOTFA) as well as providing the legal and structural support in the fields of border management and judicial capacity building etc., so that the Government of Afghanistan will be able to fulfill its responsibility for its own security in a sustainable manner after the security transition which took place at the end of 2014. Japan will also pay attention to the counter-narcotics issues, which is one of the priority of the Government of Afghanistan, in order to cut off the financial resources of the anti-government elements and to stabilize the security. 1 (Sub Goal) Improving the capacity of the Security Sector Japan's Summary Project Scheme Projects will be formulated for ANP reform, justice reform, demining, etc. Support for Counter-Narcotics, Border Management Law and Order Trust Fund for Afghanistan (LOTFA) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Amount (100 million yen) 3.5M USD 130M USD Through UNODC Capacity Support to the Afghan National Police 4.29 on Capacity for Security Strengthening the Capacity of Afghanistan's National Police Force and Other Legal Actors towards Combating Violence against Women and Girls Issue-based Training on Police Enforcement 2.32 Through UNFPA Support for the removal of and avoidance education on landmines and UXO 2M USD Through UNMAS Literacy for Empowering the Afghan Police (Phase 2) 3.03 Through UNESCO Criminal Justice Capacity Building in Bamyan, Herat and Balkh 7.01 Through UNODC
Priority Area 2 for the reintegration of ex-combatants (e.g. former Taliban soldiers) For realizing peace and stability, it is important for Afghanistan to make efforts to reintegrate anti-government elements For facilitating the reintegration of ex-combatants, Japan will support to provide vocational into the society along with facilitating reconciliation with them. Concerning the reintegration process in particular, it is trainings for the ex-combatants and development projects for job creation, drawing on Japan s essential to promote Afghan-led effective initiatives so that the disarmed ex-combatants can be reintegrated into society experiences in leading Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) and to run their own lives without reverting to the anti-government elements. Disbandment of Illegal Armed Groups (DIAG) in Afghanistan. 2 (Sub Goal) reconciliation and reintegration Japan's Summary Project Scheme 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Amount (100 million yen) Peace and Reintegration Strengthening communities involving the ex-combatants who accept the reintegration Afghan Peace and Reintegration (APRP) Community-led Urban Infrastructure me 15M USD 20M USD Through UN- HABITAT
Priority 3 for Afghanistan's sustainable and self-reliant development The war and the domestic disorder lasted over the past thirty years, which destroyed the basic infrastructure throughout With a view to improving the connectivity with neighboring countries, which is essential for the Afghanistan. With the completion of the security transition from the International Security Assitance Force (ISAF) to the mid- and long-term growth and stability of Afghanistan, Japan will improve airports including Afghan National Security Forces at the end of 2014, achieving self-reliant and sustainable development as well as the Kabul International Airport, trunk roads and city roads of Kabul as well as the basic economic growth that supports its development is becoming more important than before. For the country like infrastructure which leads the economic growth such as water and electricity, which is Afghanistan which is landlocked and located at the hub of transport routes, the demand for improving the tranpsport essential for the people's life. Also, Japan will cope with the urban and environmental issues infrastructure is huge as it will enable to increase the national revenue, improve the investment basis, promote the caused by increasing population inflow. economic activities and to promote the job creation, through enabling the smooth movement of people and goods. In particular, the improvement of roads and air transport networks, which will directly impact the economic development, is of utmost importance. Also, the proper urban development are particularly in Kabul is equally important as Kabul is the center of the high population and the market/economic activities, as well as providing job opportunities during winter and a stable revenue to the municipalities. There are many challenges regarding urbanization such as lack of water supply, contamination of surface and underground water, lack of electricity, deterioration of sanitary situation and disorderly planned suburban development, thus the further efficient urban development is needed. Issue 3-1 Economic and Infrastructure Japan's Summary Project Scheme 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Amount (100 Million Yen) on Urban (Kabul Metropolitan ) To improve the urban problems in the Kabul Metropolitan Area in terms of water resources and power supply, the basic infrastructure development and the administrative capacity development for the sustainable economic development. Project on Promotion of Kabul Metropolitan Area Rehabilitation and Expansion of the Aircraft Parking Aprons at Kabul International Airport (Phase 2) Project for Strengthening Security in Kabul International Airport Project for Supporting the Improvement of Airport Maintenance Capacity Project for of Water Supply Facilities in Dehsabz South Area 97.7 13.61 44.27 9.68 25.61 Issue-based Training in Urban and the Transportation Sector 3-1 Economic and Infrastructure Economic and Infrastructure development program in Afghanistan To improve the infrastructure such as transportation and the trafic as well as the electricity supply network, and to improve the basic infrastructure development and the administrative capacity development for the sustainable economic development (excluding Kabul Metropolitan). Transportation and Roads Construction Projects 113M USD Project for the Rehabilitation of the Ring Road in Mazar-e-Sharif City 17.51 Improvement of Road Maintenance Capacity 27.48 Project for Training in the Power Distribution Sector in Afghanistan 13M USD Through ADB Through ADB Follow-Up Cooperation for the Improvement Of Broadcasting Facilities And Equipment For Kabul TV, Afghanistan FU 1.65
Agriculture is the key industry in Afghanistan as 80% of the population is engaged in it and it account for around 25% of Afghanistan s GDP. Vitalization of agriculture and rural areas is essential for poverty reduction and employment promotion. The basic infrastructure was destroyed by the war which lasted over the last thirty years and only about a quarter of 6.5 million ha of the arable land has been irrigated. This keeps the agricultural productivity low and the country is vulnerable to flood and drought. In order to cope with this, it is necessary to secure water resources, improve irrigation facilities, promote suitable crops breed and farming technologies and sustainable agricultural development based on the market mechanism. Also, in the mountainous areas, where it is not easy to secure the livelihood by agricuture due to the natural conditions, the viewpoint of the rural development is particularly important and it is necessary to promote development based on the local needs and to improve the public service delivery. Also there are many other challenges to be addressed such as the development of alternative livelihood replacing poppy cultivation and capacity building of the related governmental officials in the areas of agriculture and rural development. In order to stabilize people's lives and to achieve self-reliant economic development, Japan will work on water resource development and irrigation as a cross-cutting issue, as well as promoting agricultural sector to create employment and economic development, and rural development in impoverished areas. Also it will secure the outreach of such activities to remote areas through collaboration with international organizations and support sustainable deveopment utilizing the market mechanism as well as strengthning the staff and the institutional capacity building for the better governmental service delivery. 3-2 Japan's Summary Project Scheme 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Amount (100 million yen) Agriculture and rural development Change Management (administrative function/capacity enhancement, human resources development) Water resource and water management Administrative capacity building and human resource development will be supported to achieve the sufficient and sustainable service delivery in the rural areas. Recovery of irrigation and other water systems, soil, pastureland and forests. Special focus on support for water resources development and management which is essential in agriculture and rural development. Project for the Capacity development and institutional strengthening of MAIL me for the improvement of irrigation systems in Kabul and Bamyan Province (phase II) Project for Improvement of Irrigation Systems in Kabul, Bamyan and Kapisa Provinces Project for Capacity Enhancement on Hydro-Meteorological Information Management in Ministry of Energy and Water 19.0 13.1 Through FAO 21.37 Through FAO 6.5 Training on water resources management in Japan 3-2 Comprehensive agricultural production and market development Expansion of agricultural production and productivity improvement, as well Rice-based agricultural development in Afghanistan as the upgrading of the "value chain" from production through to exportation. Project for the development of wheat breeding materials for sustainable food To be specific, improvement of production agricultural productivity and economy will be pursued. Training for farmer leaders National Horticultu and Livestock Productivity Project Building resilience and self-reliance of livestock keepers by improving control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and other Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs) Protect the livelihoods of vulnerable livelistock holders in flooded-affected and conflict areas of Afghanistan through the provision of animal feed MAFF-TA 8.9 1.30 10.14M USD 19.98 11M USD Through ARTF Through FAO Through FAO Agriculture and rural development Rural/Community development Expansion of Community Council (CDC) to improve basic, village-level infrastructure. Integration of villages into clusters to enhance their capacity and sustainability for higher efficiency and cooperation with government organizations. me for rural infrastructure improvements in Nangarhar province National Area-Based 10.76 15.96 Training on agriculture in Japan Others Other Individual Projects
Others Other Individual Projects Agricultural and Rural Area Grant Agreement 0.39M USD
The war lasted over the past thirty years and the disorder in the country led to the devastation of economic and social infrastructure. Since the collapse of the Taliban regime in 2001, reconstruction has been progressing through the assistance from the international community and the improvements can be seen in the indicators in the areas of basic education and health. However, the human development index shows that Afghanistan is at the lowest level and the wide delivery of the basic social services are urgently needed. In order to make the Government of Afghanistan gain confidence of its people and achieve the sustainable and self-reliant development, it is essential to stabilize the people's lives and secure the economic foundation and it requires to show its people tangible outputs that the people can realize the improvement of their lives. To achieve this, it is critical to provide the governmental services based on a sound governance and to develop human resources that will support it. In order to improve the quantity and the quality of basic social services that people need, Japan will support to cope with communicable diseases, to improve infrastructure and maternal health. Also, Japan will implement projects that will give better education opportunities for the youth who will work for the future of the country, implement literacy education and vocational training etc. which will contribute to the future of Afghanistan and will support to improve the governance and human resource development. Japan's Summary Project Scheme 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Amount (100 Million Yen) 3-3 Education, health and other basic human needs Promotion for a Sustainable and Decent Work Enhancement of Higher-education Opportunity This focuses on decreasing the technical gap between market Enhancement of Literacy in Afghanistan III needs and the skills of Afghan youth by providing them with certified technical and vocational education/training of Project on Improvement of Literacy Education Management in Afghanistan (LEAF2) high quality, linked with market needs and backed by demand. It also focuses on providing literacy education as well as market-based skills development opportunities to those left behind by the Issue-based Training on Literacy Education formal education system to facilitate their employment. Through increasing the number of master's and Ph. D degree holders and training of lecturers, the program aims Project for the Promotion and Enhancement of the Afghan Capacity for Effective to improve the quality of education and (PEACE) research in Afghanistan and enhance opportunities for higher education. 20.20 9.1 58.20 Through UNESCO
Education for All This aims to improve the equal access to the basic education, strengthen the community ownership especially in remote, unstable and disadvantaged areas, and solve the gender disparities in education. Project for Strengthening of Teacher Education Phase 3 0.16 Project for Strengthening of Teacher Education on Special Needs Education Phase2 Project for Construction of Schools in Three Central Highland Provinces 1.08 18.95 Though UNICEF Project for Improvement of Quality of Basic Education through Application of Child Friendly Schools Approach 12.91 Though UNICEF Issue-based Training on Education 3-3 on Strengthening of the health system This program aims to ensure that Afghan health systems will carry out their responsibilities at all levels under the reinforced institution by fulfilling the health sector's need for human resources and providing job opportunities. Tuberculosis Control Project in Afghanistan Phase 2 Project for Infectious Diseases Prevention for Children in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Project for Supply of Anti-TB Medicines and Laboratory Consumables and the of Drug Management System Improvement of Medical Equipment for the Provincial Hospital of Balkh 6.3 14.48 Through UNICEF 12.35 Through WHO 10.36 Education, health and other basic human needs Project for Improvement of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Issue-based Training on Health 13.98 Through UNICEF Enhancement of the Legal and Electoral Capacity for Tomorrow (ELECT) 7.08 Though UNDP Others Social-Demographic and Economic Survey in Ghor and Daikundi Provinces 8.88 Though UNFPA Project for to the 2014, Presidential and Provintial Council Election 16.39
Japan's Summary Project Scheme 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Amount (100 million yen) Earthquake Engineering and Disaster Management (Training in Turkey) T The Project for Enhancement of Disaster Risk Management Capacity: Strengthening, Preparedness and Resilience at National, Provincial and Community Level 12 Through IOM Others (Emergency Humanitarian, etc.) Individual projects Non-Project Grant Aid Reception for Vulnerable Returnees from Iran, Support for the Detection and Protection of Victims of Human Trafficking and Return to Qualified Afghans Provision of emergency WASH and nutrition interventions for natural disaster and conflict affected people in Afghanistan NP 24 2.58M USD Though IOM 2.3M USD Though UNICEF Relief Food for Drought-Affected Populations in Northern Afghanistan, etc. 5.2M USD Though WFP Return and Reintegration of Afghan Refugees in Afghanistan, Afghan Refugee in Pakistan, for Afghan Refugees in Iran 7.2M USD Though UNHCR Protection of detainees 5.2M USD Though ICRC Legend: [PS]=Preparatory Survey, [DD]=Detailed Design, []=Technical Cooperation Project, [TCDP]=Technical Cooperation for Planning, [EXP]=Expert, [EQ]= Equipment, [C]= Country-focused Training, []= Issue-based Training / Training for Young Leaders, [JOCV]=Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, [SV]=Senior Volunteers, [TEXP]= Third-country Expert, [T]= Third-country Training, [STC] = Science and Technology Cooperation on Global Issues, [XX-TA]= Technical implemented by organizations other than MOFA and JICA, []=Grant Aid (other than the specific grant aid schemes listed below), [NP]=Non-Project Grant Aid, [GH]=Grassroots and Human Security Grant Aid, [JN]=Grant for Japanese NGO Projects, [C] = Cultural Grant Aid, [GC]=Grassroots Cultural Grant Aid, [LA]=Loan Aid (ODA-Loan), []= Multilateral Cooperation scheme through international organization, Solid Line [--------] =, Dash Line [- - - - -] = Tentative, [ ] = Implementation year of Multilateral, [FU]=Follow Up,