National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014-2017_FINAL...
National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014-2017_FINAL...
National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014-2017_FINAL...
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A joint program <strong>for</strong> early recovery <strong>and</strong> reconstruction will be implemented by the Government, UNRWA, <strong>and</strong> UNDP to respond<br />
to the needs of refugee <strong>and</strong> non-refugee families whose houses had been affected by assault. The Government, UNRWA, <strong>and</strong><br />
the UNDP will conduct joint shelter assessments of damaged <strong>and</strong> destroyed homes in <strong>Gaza</strong> to help facilitate a transition period<br />
<strong>for</strong> internally displaced persons.<br />
Support to households is based on the extent of the damages suffered. The 20,000 families whose homes have been destroyed<br />
or severely damaged – <strong>and</strong> there<strong>for</strong>e are uninhabitable - will receive temporary support measures be<strong>for</strong>e their houses can be<br />
reconstructed. These include a rental subsidy/host family support package, which will provide each family between $200-250<br />
per month depending on family size <strong>for</strong> rental. A one-time reintegration cash allowance will also be provided to the families to<br />
enable the purchase of necessary NFIs. The Government will increase the currently limited rental capacity in <strong>Gaza</strong> by finishing<br />
4,000 semi-constructed housing units <strong>for</strong> use as temporary shelters <strong>for</strong> IDPs over a two-year period.<br />
Based on an assessment of the value of damages, the 40,000 families whose homes were partially damaged during the assault<br />
will receive support of up to $3,000 per household to undertake house repairs.<br />
In the longer-term, the 20,000 destroyed or severely damaged housing units will be rehabilitated or reconstructed by the<br />
Government <strong>and</strong> UNRWA. This will <strong>for</strong>m the largest part of the housing budget, with the reconstruction cost of a unit estimated<br />
at $60,000 <strong>and</strong> repair of severe damage at $25,000.<br />
In addition, the plan also covers 1,000 housing units destroyed that will also be reconstructed <strong>and</strong> rehabilitated to ease the preassault<br />
housing deficit.<br />
The planned reconstruction <strong>and</strong> repair of these housing units is entirely contingent on the availability of construction materials, which<br />
– in turn – depends on the complete removal of restrictions on imports to the private sector imposed by Israel, in addition to removing<br />
obstacles <strong>and</strong> delays on the entry of materials to international agencies<br />
4.2.5 Government Buildings <strong>and</strong> Other Public Infrastructure<br />
Relief <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Recovery</strong> <strong>Reconstruction</strong> Total<br />
- $51m $97m $149m<br />
During the early recovery phase, ministries that were directly affected by the assault will provide temporary buildings <strong>and</strong><br />
furniture <strong>for</strong> their employees. The Government will rehabilitate municipality buildings <strong>and</strong> facilities (e.g., garages, storehouses).<br />
UNRWA will repair partially damaged schools, health centers, food distribution centers, <strong>and</strong> offices.<br />
Destroyed buildings will be reconstructed at a later stage <strong>and</strong> include UNRWA facilities <strong>and</strong> 106 public buildings (including 28<br />
buildings destroyed in previous assaults). The Government will also repair recreational sites <strong>and</strong> lighting/electrical works.<br />
4.2.6 Border Crossings<br />
Relief <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Recovery</strong> <strong>Reconstruction</strong> Total<br />
- $5m $50m $55m<br />
In <strong>Gaza</strong>, the political <strong>and</strong> security turmoil has rendered the crossings totally dysfunctional or non-existent. A new arrangement<br />
at the crossings between <strong>Gaza</strong> <strong>and</strong> Israel <strong>and</strong> between <strong>Gaza</strong> <strong>and</strong> Egypt will be necessary. This <strong>Plan</strong> provides an overview of key<br />
functionalities to be achieved during the post-assault recovery <strong>and</strong> reconstruction. However, the details <strong>and</strong> prioritization of<br />
interventions at border crossings will be finalized in internationally-mediated negotiations.<br />
Trade facilitation is the paramount driving <strong>for</strong>ce in the selection of border crossings. <strong>Gaza</strong> is <strong>and</strong> will continue to be dependent<br />
on trade with other countries <strong>for</strong> its economic development. As a result, border crossings must be strategically located.