NATO Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) Fax : +32-2-707.2677 eadrcc@hq.nato.int OTAN Centre Euro-Atlantique de coordination des réactions en cas de catastrophe (EADRCC) Télécopie : +32-2-707.2677 eadrcc@hq.nato.int EADRCC Situation Report Nº12 SYRIAN REFUGEES in JORDAN (latest update in BOLD) Message Nº. : Dtg : 23 October 2013, 10:00 UTC From: : Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre To : Points of Contact for International Disaster Response in NATO and partner Countries Precedence : Priority Originator : Duty Officer Tel: +32-2-707.2670 Approved by : Head EADRCC Tel: +32-2-707.2673 Reference : OPS(EADRCC)(2012)0157 This report consists of : - 15 - pages 1. In accordance with the procedures at reference, EADRCC has received on 06 September 2012, a request for assistance from Jordan dated 06 September 2012 13:08 UTC. The following information was provided. 2. General Situation: Type of the Disaster Date and Time the Disaster occurred Location of the Disaster : Flow of Syrian refugees into Jordan : During the last months : Jordan side of the Syrian border 3. Assessment of the situation: 3.1. According to administration reports of the Government of Jordan the number of refugees who fled into Jordan since the beginning of the crisis March 2011 reached 551 249 people, the majority are scattered in the North of the Kingdom. The Jordanian Ministry of Interior announces, that the highest concentration is in the Governorate of Mafraq (181 094 people), followed by Amman (132 478 people) and Irbid (122 555 people) causing pressure on local services and infrastructure. 3.2. According to UNHCR statistics, 547 274 Syrian citizens were registered as refugees. The dynamics regarding the influx of Syrians remain highly unpredictable but signs show that the current situation in Syria is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, and it is expected that the costs stemming from hosting Syrian refugees in Jordan will continue to rise. The estimated additional cost needed to continue hosting 600 thousand Syrian refugees is expected to reach 1.68 USD billion, excluding the additional costs for the camps. -1-
3.3. Za atari Camp currently shelters approximately 130 000 refugees and is at full capacity. Al-Azraq Camp will shelter approximately 55 000 refugees by the end of November 2013 and a total of 130 thousand by May 2014. 3.4. Jordan s fiscal situation is compounded by the increasing economic and social cost of hosting Syrian refugees in Jordanian cities. The influx of Syrian citizens increased pressure on existing infrastructure and public service provision, worsened already stretched public finances, and called for urgent public investment in some sectors that are under particular pressure, among them education, health, water and sanitation, energy as well as municipal waste. The influx is also having an impact on Jordanians working in the informal labor market, both in terms of competition for jobs and downward pressure on wages, thus creating social tensions in areas that are facing high unemployment and difficult economic conditions. 3.5. Education. According to standards of the Jordanian Ministry of Education about 20-25% of any population would be children in school-age. For the current academic year (2013-2104), around 78 531 Syrian children are enrolled in schools (out of which 1165 in camps) while 70 000 children out of school. The estimated needed capital expenditure to build 120 schools to accommodate this number of students is around 135.5 USD million. 3.6. Health. Approximately 83 thousand Syrian children were vaccinated against polio and measles and others. During 2013 the number of in-patients reached around 26 thousands, while the number surgical interventions exceeded 6 thousand operations. According to the Jordanian Ministry of Health s estimations, the cost of providing annual primary and tertiary health services will cost around 206 USD (655 USD per patient). The total cost will be 874 USD/ one patient per year. The percentage of patients of any population that will be admitted to receive medical treatment for both primary and tertiary is estimated to be about 32%. Therefore, by hosting 600 thousand Syrians, the expected number of Syrian patients would be around 192 thousand, with a total cost reaching 167.8 USD million. 3.7. Water and Sanitation. Za atari and Al-Azraq Camps are suffering from lack of nearby sewerage management sites. Sewerage is now being hauled to Al-Akaider Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) from Za atari, which is already overloaded. Should no solutions for wastewater treatment options be implemented, the newly established Al-Azraq camp will need its wastewater to be hauled to Al-Akaidar or Ain Ghazal WWTPs. If Al-Akaidar option is continued to be used, then it will require considerable rehabilitation to upgrade its capacity. Both these WWTPs are reaching their full capacity or are not designed for the significantly more concentrated wastewater loads from these camps. The most urgent investments needed for water and wastewater services in Syrian Refugees Camps and Jordanian host communities are listed in the following table: -2-
According to the Jordanian Ministry of Water and Irrigation, the annual running and maintenance cost is around 102.3 USD per capita, this brings the total running cost to cover the needs of more than 600 thousands Syrian refugees to reach around 62 USD million annually. 3.8. Electricity. The required power supply to meet the Syrian refugees needs is estimated at around 225 megawatt, noting that the consumption rate of Syrians is 25% less of Jordanians consumption. Each megawatt costs about 1.5 USD million. Accordingly, the total cost to cover the capital investment to meet the additional demand would be around 337.5 USD million. Irbid Electricity Company has proposed a plan as per UN agencies request, to provide the whole site of Za atari Camp with a sufficient power supply. This brings the total annual operational cost to around 68.7 USD million to run the camp, as well as to run the two wells. 3.9. Municipalities. Most Syrian refugees are concentrated in the Northern Governorates. This increased the pressure on the infrastructure and demand on the services provided by the municipalities. According to the Jordanian Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the annual cost per capita that is borne by the Government of Jordan is estimated around 115.8 USD to provide the needed level of services. Hence, the incurred cost would be by the end of the year around 40.5 USD million. 4. National resources available for disaster response and assistance required: 4.1. As Syrian refugees in urban areas are granted access to public services (including health, education, shelter, water and electricity), the pressure on scarce national resources and subsidized services and items has dramatically increased, and the Jordanian Government and the families hosting vulnerable Syrians are facing numerous challenges as the unrest in Syria continues. Consequently, it is essential to support Jordan s efforts to continue hosting Syrian refugees and providing them with basic services. 4.2. To accommodate the expected numbers of incoming Syrians during 2013, 6 new camps with a capacity of 60.000 people have to be established. According to the UNHCR Regional Response Plan to build 6 new camps for 360.000 refugees will cost around US$311.6 million. -3-
4.3. The following requirements for international assistance and a list of Northern Governorates School needs have been identified and are shown in Attachment 1 at the end of this message. 4.4. According to administration reports of Jordan Government the required needs for Water Supply, Education, Health, Electricity and New Camp Administration planned for 2013 are mentioned in Attachment 2. 4.5. The list of priority requirements in the Irbid and Mafraq Municipalities are shown in Attachment 3. 5. Assistance provided by Allied and partner nations and international organisations: 5.1. Algeria sent 10 tons of food (frying oil, tea, light-fat milk, rice, sugar). 5.2. Austria has sent 20 tent heaters, 2000 blankets to Jordan Za`atari camp through EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Additionally assistance with 1.000 kitchen sets and 1.000 Hygiene kits was delivered on 15 October 2012. 5.3. Bahrain sent 500 prefabricated units. 5.4. In the beginning of March 2013 Belgium donated 9,000,000 Euros of humanitarian aid to the Syrian refugees in the region, 1,000,000 Euros of which was sent to Jordan Za`atari camp. 5.5. Bulgaria made a contribution of 102.250 Euros through UNHCR towards the Syria Regional Response Plan. 5.6. Egypt sent 40 caravans, 200 mattresses, 40 heaters and 200 blankets to Syrian refugees in Jordan. 5.7. France sent medical support deploying a military field hospital in camp area. 5.8. The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 1 has made an offer for assistance of 1.000 blankets to Syrian refugees in Jordan. 5.9. Greece donated 50.000 Euros, in order to contribute to the urgent educational needs of the Syrian refugees in the Za`atari camp. This amount will be given to the UNICEF mission through the Greek Embassy in Amman. 5.10. Ireland donated 2,450,000 Euros to humanitarian organisations and countries in the region, of which 1,150,000 Euros were donated directly to Jordan. Additionally in February 2013 Ireland donated 4,700,000 EUROS to humanitarian organisations and countries in the region, of which 1,000,000 Euros were donated directly to Jordan through UNHCR. 5.11. Italy sent assistance with 8 electricity generators, 2000 blankets, 100 tents, 1 field hospital, 2 medical kits, 4 caravans (management, bath and showers, medical and para medical staff accommodation) and other accessories for the use of Jordanian / Italian Hospital in Za`atari camp. 5.12. Japan - JICA sent 50 tents and 3.900 blankets to Jordan Za`atari camp. 1 Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name. -4-
5.13. Kazakhstan sent 90 prefabricated units to Jordan Za`atari camp. 5.14. Kuwait provided 6 convoys of humanitarian assistance through the Jordanian Red Crescent and 1.000 caravans for refugees in Za`atari camp. 5.15. Luxembourg has sent 5 fully equipped ambulances to Jordan through the European Civil Protection Mechanism, 3 in October 2012 for the Za`atari camp consigned to the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization and 2 in September 2013 for the Zarqa camp consigned to the Jordan Health Aid Society. In 2012 and 2013, Luxembourg made cash contributions of 7,6 million Euros (UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, Syria Response Fund, ICRC, IFRC, NGOs) for assistance to vulnerable populations in Syria and in neighbouring countries, including in Jordan. 5.16. Morocco delivered 1 military field hospital to Za`atari camp. 5.17. The Republic of Korea sent 400 caravans for refugees in Za`atari camp. 5.18. Russia sent three transportable power station (120 KW), 4500 blankets, 1500 sets of aluminum tableware, 120 field folding furniture sets, 750 boxes of baby food, 1200 boxes of Tinned fish food, 3000 boxes of tinned beef food, 15 tons of sugar and 5 tons of rice. 5.19. On 3 October 2012 Norway shipped 5.000 blankets to Jordan through EU Civil Protection Mechanism. In Za`atari camp the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has begun construction of porches to complement and augment individual tents. All households in Za`atari camp will receive a gas heater stored on the porch, in order to limit fire hazards. Winterization kits to be distributed include quilts, thermal blankets and winter clothing. 5.20. Caritas Poland and Caritas Jordan from 01 of July to 31 of December 2012 are implementing a project: Promotion of education and social integration of Syrian Refugee s children in Jordan. The project is implemented in 2 cities: Zarqa and Marfaq and the main goal is to increase school adaptation and social integration of Syrian Refugee s children in Jordan and improving professional qualifications necessary in adult life. The project aims at 200 children at age of 6 15 and 150 children of 16 40 age, providing them informal education and workshops. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-financed this project with the amount of 796 048 PLN (app. 199,020 EUROS). In additional Poland has donated 500.000 PLN (app. 125.000 EUROS) to UNCHR. 5.21. Qatar sent blankets, tents, food, winter clothes in Za`atari camp through the Jordanian Red Crescent. 5.22. The Slovak Republic has delivered 100 blankets, 5.000 dining containers, 10.000 plastic spoons, 8.000 plastic plates, 10.000 plastic cups, 19 latrines, 1 washroom, 8 showers, 52 thermos food or drink containers (25 and 12 litters) and 144 thermos (5 litters) to Jordan Za`atari camp. 5.23. UK DIFD sent to Jordan an assistance with 3.000 winterization kits, cash assistance to rent purposes for 1.000 families and 400 clothes for refugee families. -5-
5.24. United Arab Emirates has sent 1 medical field hospital with the Royal medical services and 100 prefabricated houses. Additionally UAE sponsored 7 USD million to the financing the establishment cost of Muraijeeb Al Fhood Camp. 5.25. List of financial support donated to Jordan by Nations and International Organizations: Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bulgaria Canada Czech Republic Estonia France Germany Greece Iraq Ireland Italy Japan Kuwait Luxembourg New Zealand Republic of Korea Poland Romania Spain Sweden Switzerland UAE United Kingdom USA US (USAID) European Commission UNICEF 6. Points of Entry / Delivery: 0,650 USD million 0,050 USD million 2,000 USD million 1,000 EUROS million 0,102.5 EUROS million 13,230 USD million 0,150 USD million 0,064 USD million 1,470 USD million 46,644 USD million 0,050 EUROS million 10,000 EUROS million 7,150 EUROS million 0,900 USD million 30,450 USD million 53,000 USD million 3,474 EUROS million 0,250 USD million 1,000 USD million 0,157 EUROS million 0,130 USD million 0,386 USD million 2,700 USD million 0,275 USD million 7,000 USD million 22,400 USD million 24,800 USD million 2,500 USD million 34,830 USD million 1,900 USD million 6.1. Queen Alia International Airport, for commercial cargo. 6.2. Marka Airport, for Charter flights. 7. The Operational Point of Contact in Jordan is as follows: Name : Saleh KHARABSHEH Organization: Ministry of Planning of Jordan Phone: + 96 26 4634511 E-mail: saleh.kharabsheh@mop.gov.jo -6-
8. Response co-ordination. 8.1. UN OCHA and the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator remain in the lead of the overall coordination of the response to the Syria crisis. For the coordination of the response to refugees, UNHCR has appointed a Regional Refugee Coordinator. 8.2. With a view to providing a coordinated response to the stricken nation s requirements, nations in a position to meet these demands, in full or in part, are invited to coordinate closely with UN OCHA and UNHCR and to reply to the Ministry of Planning of Jordan with an information copy to EADRCC, by any of the communication means listed above and below. 8.3. The Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: +32-2-707.2670 Fax : +32-2-707.2677 Mobile Phone: +32-475-829.071 e-mail: Eadrcc@hq.nato.int Internet http://www.nato.int/eadrcc/home.htm -7-
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