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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252.3.3 <strong>Reconstruction</strong>Timeframe: Month 6 – OngoingBeyond the first two response phases, the <strong>Plan</strong> comprisesa major reconstruction ef<strong>for</strong>t across all sectors in orderto restore <strong>Gaza</strong> to “normalcy.” Services <strong>and</strong> infrastructurein <strong>Gaza</strong> are largely non-functional, due to the massivedestruction of public <strong>and</strong> private infrastructure. It is thuscrucial to initiate reconstruction activities as early aspossible. Recognizing this, the <strong>Plan</strong> identifies time-sensitivereconstruction interventions that must be dealt with rapidly<strong>and</strong> fully, <strong>and</strong> which will be given top priority during theearly reconstruction phases.The entire reconstruction ef<strong>for</strong>t will be underpinned by theaspiration to “build back better.” A mere rebuilding of thestatus quo or filling gaps left by the assault will not suffice.In this sense, the reconstruction provides an opportunity torevisit the needs of <strong>Gaza</strong> residents as they st<strong>and</strong> today, notas they stood yesterday. We must set our aims on ensuringconditions <strong>for</strong> lasting prosperity <strong>and</strong> wellbeing <strong>and</strong> creatingan enabling environment <strong>for</strong> their enterprise <strong>and</strong> industry toflourish, <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong> people to live in dignity. We must also ensurethat the reconstruction directly addresses key restraints to<strong>Gaza</strong>’s growth <strong>and</strong> some of the impending crises.Bridging to <strong>Recovery</strong> InitiativeThe Government believes that recovery must startimmediately, alongside immediate relief activitiesimplemented by ministries <strong>and</strong> humanitarian agencies,so that the people in <strong>Gaza</strong> can take an active – not passive– role in rebuilding their lives, homes, <strong>and</strong> livelihoods.There<strong>for</strong>e, in advance of the donors’ conference, theGovernment is moving <strong>for</strong>ward with implementingpriority early recovery interventions, as part of the firstphase of the <strong>Gaza</strong> <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Recovery</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Reconstruction</strong><strong>Plan</strong>. These selected interventions are designed to:1. Increase availability of basic services in <strong>Gaza</strong>;2. Provide temporary housing solutions <strong>and</strong> facilitateIDPs to return home as soon as possible; <strong>and</strong>3. Relieve financial stress <strong>and</strong> enable the private sectorto participate in recovery <strong>and</strong> reconstruction.The interventions are a bridge from humanitarian crisis toearly recovery. Through these actions, the Government isoperationalizing its core strategy <strong>for</strong> <strong>Gaza</strong>’s recovery: caring<strong>for</strong> its citizens, rebuilding its infrastructure, revitalizing itseconomy, <strong>and</strong> strengthening its governance.The Shelter Assistance Package launched by theGovernment, UNRWA, <strong>and</strong> UNDP was the first Bridgingto <strong>Recovery</strong> intervention. At the time of writing, theGovernment was working with the private sector toidentify priority interventions <strong>for</strong> implementation.Donor conferenceRelief<strong>Early</strong> <strong>Recovery</strong><strong>Reconstruction</strong>Bridging to <strong>Recovery</strong>Transition into long-term development
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