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The National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014
SECTION 2: PLANNING FOR RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION
2.3 Coverage of the Plan
This Plan was developed with the intention to transition from relief efforts to longer-term development needs in Gaza. As a
result, it combines critical relief, recovery, and reconstruction needs in order to lay the foundations for long term development.
In its approach the Plan has identified three phases of interventions to respond to the complex, large-scale needs of Gaza and
its population: relief, early recovery, and reconstruction.
The immediate focus will be on the continuation of relief efforts already initiated by public and international agencies, especially
for IDPs, as well as initiating early recovery interventions. Within a timeframe of six months from the Conference, the plan
anticipates the launch of reconstruction efforts. This, however, is contingent on a border regime that reconnects Gaza to the
outside world and allows for access of required materials and specialized personnel.
2.3.1 Relief
Timeframe: Immediate – Month 6
Israel’s assault has created a complex humanitarian emergency situation that has required an immediate response in order to
save lives and prevent severe harm to the population in Gaza. Some of these humanitarian interventions, in particular for IDPs,
will need to be sustained over the coming months. These relief interventions focus predominantly on such needs as access to
clean water and food, provision of shelter, as well as social protection for those whose homes were destroyed. Many of these
interventions are being implemented through the Gaza Crisis Appeal, which was jointly issued by the UN and the Government.
2.3.2 Early Recovery
Timeframe: Month 1 – Month 12
Early recovery is a multi-dimensional process that aims at stabilizing living conditions and preparing the foundations for
longer-term reconstruction and development by supporting and generating self-sustaining processes for post-crisis recovery,
planning, and financing. Among other things, early recovery interventions will aim to restore delivery of basic services (health,
education, social programs, water, electricity, telecommunications); reduce additional risk and vulnerability; remove ERWs; begin
to restore livelihoods and shelter (ensure safe and secure environments); and support the return of IDPs. In parallel with this, the
Government will work towards strengthening governance functions.