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

22The National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014SECTION 2: PLANNING FOR RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION2.1Preparation of the PlanThis Plan was prepared by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and overseen by the Higher Inter-Ministerial Committee.The Committee was formed by the Cabinet of Ministers on 30 July 2014 to oversee the preparation of the Plan for the donorconference in support of reconstruction efforts and budgetary support. It was assisted by a Technical Team composed ofrepresentatives of 20 ministries and Government institutions working closely with international organizations, donor countries,and the private sector.This Plan is based on the Gaza Early Recovery Rapid Needs Assessment, which began on August 14 and was conducted byline ministries in coordination with the Ministry of Planning and Administrative Development (MOPAD). Rapid assessmentsof damage and recommendations for top priority immediate interventions, as well as broader recovery and rehabilitationinterventions, were prepared across the four key sectors, in accordance with the National Development Plan: Social Sector;Infrastructure Sector; Economic Sector; and Governance Sector. The damage assessments utilized a range of methodologiesincluding analysis of satellite imagery, site visits, surveys, and interviews on the ground in Gaza, as required. Given the timelimitations faced in developing the plans, both the damage valuation and the financing requirements are best estimates, basedon the information available at this time.This Plan also draws upon preliminary needs assessments and response planning by the World Bank and UN agencies, includingthe Multi-Cluster/Sector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) that was conducted on August 13, 18, and 19 by the UN OCHA andGovernment ministries in Gaza. The Plan’s analysis of existing needs prior to the July/August assault is based on previous studiesproduced by the Government, the World Bank, and UN agencies .These assessments are rapid examinations of the challenges faced by residents of Gaza. Further ongoing and planned full-scopeassessments will feed the Government’s detailed work planning for the interventions described in this Plan. These assessmentsinclude an infrastructure damage assessment by UNDP/PAPP and the Government and a Detailed Needs Assessment (DNA) bythe European Union, the World Bank, and UNDP/PAPP.2.2 Guiding PrinciplesThe Plan is guided by a set of principles that intend to maximize its effectiveness and draw on lessons learned from theprevious recovery and reconstruction planning and implementation:• Linking recovery plans to Palestine’s National Development Plan: Gaza is an integral part of the Palestinian economy andthe Palestinian state. The recovery and reconstruction efforts under this Plan are entirely consistent with national developmentobjectives, which serve to promote coherence in resource allocation, planning and implementation. The implementationmechanism for Gaza reconstruction will be synchronized with the implementation mechanisms for Palestine’s broadereconomic development plans, as laid out in the National Development Plan. To maximize impact and harmonize efforts ofa broad range of actors, the Plan will be implemented on the basis of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation:ownership, focus on results, inclusive partnerships, as well as transparency and accountability.• Government-led with broad-based participation: The National Consensus Government is leading the planning, execution,and monitoring of the Plan, in cooperation with international and local partners. The Government is already coordinatingimmediate response to urgent needs in Gaza with international agencies through the Inter-Cluster Coordination Systemand under the framework of its Bridging to Recovery Initiative. The Government will continue to coordinate efforts of allstakeholders in the early recovery process to avoid duplication of efforts and identify gaps and optimize the use of resourcesavailable for sustainable recovery and development. During the implementation process, the people and businesses ofGaza and Palestine will be at the center of early recovery and reconstruction efforts.• Using the plan for economic and private sector revitalization: The Plan aims to rebuild local production capacity. Apriority has been given to creating favorable conditions for local economic development through the activation of theprivate sector. The plan aims to create additional temporary and permanent jobs and secure a key role for Palestinian