National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014-2017_FINAL...

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A joint program for early recovery and reconstruction will be implemented by the Government, UNRWA, and UNDP to respond
to the needs of refugee and non-refugee families whose houses had been affected by assault. The Government, UNRWA, and
the UNDP will conduct joint shelter assessments of damaged and destroyed homes in Gaza to help facilitate a transition period
for internally displaced persons.
Support to households is based on the extent of the damages suffered. The 20,000 families whose homes have been destroyed
or severely damaged – and therefore are uninhabitable - will receive temporary support measures before their houses can be
reconstructed. These include a rental subsidy/host family support package, which will provide each family between $200-250
per month depending on family size for rental. A one-time reintegration cash allowance will also be provided to the families to
enable the purchase of necessary NFIs. The Government will increase the currently limited rental capacity in Gaza by finishing
4,000 semi-constructed housing units for use as temporary shelters for IDPs over a two-year period.
Based on an assessment of the value of damages, the 40,000 families whose homes were partially damaged during the assault
will receive support of up to $3,000 per household to undertake house repairs.
In the longer-term, the 20,000 destroyed or severely damaged housing units will be rehabilitated or reconstructed by the
Government and UNRWA. This will form the largest part of the housing budget, with the reconstruction cost of a unit estimated
at $60,000 and repair of severe damage at $25,000.
In addition, the plan also covers 1,000 housing units destroyed that will also be reconstructed and rehabilitated to ease the preassault
housing deficit.
The planned reconstruction and repair of these housing units is entirely contingent on the availability of construction materials, which
– in turn – depends on the complete removal of restrictions on imports to the private sector imposed by Israel, in addition to removing
obstacles and delays on the entry of materials to international agencies
4.2.5 Government Buildings and Other Public Infrastructure
Relief Early Recovery Reconstruction Total
- $51m $97m $149m
During the early recovery phase, ministries that were directly affected by the assault will provide temporary buildings and
furniture for their employees. The Government will rehabilitate municipality buildings and facilities (e.g., garages, storehouses).
UNRWA will repair partially damaged schools, health centers, food distribution centers, and offices.
Destroyed buildings will be reconstructed at a later stage and include UNRWA facilities and 106 public buildings (including 28
buildings destroyed in previous assaults). The Government will also repair recreational sites and lighting/electrical works.
4.2.6 Border Crossings
Relief Early Recovery Reconstruction Total
- $5m $50m $55m
In Gaza, the political and security turmoil has rendered the crossings totally dysfunctional or non-existent. A new arrangement
at the crossings between Gaza and Israel and between Gaza and Egypt will be necessary. This Plan provides an overview of key
functionalities to be achieved during the post-assault recovery and reconstruction. However, the details and prioritization of
interventions at border crossings will be finalized in internationally-mediated negotiations.
Trade facilitation is the paramount driving force in the selection of border crossings. Gaza is and will continue to be dependent
on trade with other countries for its economic development. As a result, border crossings must be strategically located.