الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية — العراق: نشرة حقائق رقم 27، 5 أيار 2005

RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE May 5, 2005 Two new electrical turbines at a Kirkuk substation will add 325 MW to the national grid Contents: Electricity ...........................................................2 Water and Sanitation.........................................3 Economic Governance ......................................4 Agriculture.........................................................5 National Governance......................................... 6 Transition Initiatives ....................................... 7 Health............................................................. 8 Completed Activities....................................... 9 Financial Summary ........................................ 10 USAID assists Iraqis in reconstructing their country by working with Iraq’s Interim Government. Programs are implemented in coordination with the United Nations, country partners, nongovernmental organizations and private sector partners. This report highlights USAID’s overall accomplishments and recent reconstruction efforts in Iraq. For more information, please visit www.usaid.gov/iraq. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WWW.USAID.GOV MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE ELECTRICITY USAID’s goals include the emergency repair or rehabilitation of power genera- tion facilities and electrical grids. Teams of engineers from the Ministry of Electricity, USAID and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have been working since May 2003 to restore the capacity of Iraq’s power system. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK The newly arrived V-94 com- bustion gas turbine and its generator have been placed on their foundations at the Taza substation outside of Kirkuk. Iraqi construction workers are currently assembling and aligning the unit on its foundation, welding the fuel lines and exhaust stack, and installing the electrical con- trols. Work at the substation in- cludes the installation of the V-94 and a second combustion gas turbine, a V-64 unit. Combined, these turbines will add 325MW to the Iraq electricity grid. The V-94 combustion gas turbine is being in- stalled at a substation in Kirkuk; combined with a V-64 unit, this will add 325 MW to the na- tional electric grid. Work continues on the rehabilitation of the Doura power plant in south- ern Baghdad. Upon completion, an additional 320 MW is projected to be available for Iraq’s national electrical grid. Although its four steam boilers and turbines are each rated at 160MW, all have been poorly maintained for many years, largely due to spare parts shortages. Its cooling systems are now se- verely damaged so its turbines can no longer be operated at full-load without risk of further damage from overheating. As a result, the plant has operated far below its full-load rating of 640MW. To provide reliable power by the end of June 2005, the Iraq Infrastruc- ture Rehabilitation program is rehabilitating eight of Baghdad’s power distribution substations. Electrical demand is increasing in Baghdad as a result of increased economic activity and higher temperatures after the milder spring months. The city’s existing electrical distribution infrastructure is cur- rently overloaded and must be upgraded to service this larger load. The reha- bilitation project will restore and expand greater Baghdad’s deteriorating elec- trical distribution substation network resulting in a more reliable electrical dis- tribution network that will service the Ministry of Electricity’s present load de- mands. Typical substation components to be rehabilitated or installed are transform- ers, switchgear, battery back-up systems, and remote terminal units. As equipment is delivered to Baghdad, all major substation equipment for these twelve sites will be turned over to the ME at its designated warehouses. Addi- tionally, operations and maintenance training will be provided for Ministry of Electricity staff. This portion of the Iraq Infrastructure Rehabilitation program is expected to be completed by December 2005. May 5, 2005 • By October, 2003, rehabilitated electric power capacity to pro- duce peak capacity greater than the pre-war level of 4,400 MW. Production reached 5,365 MW on August 18, 2004. • Since achieving record power production in Summer ‘04, the Ministry of Electricity—with as- sistance from USAID—has be- gun the standard Fall mainte- nance process which will neces- sarily reduce the amount of power available for consump- tion. USAID worked with the MOE to conduct last Fall’s maintenance program. • Repairing thermal units, replac- ing turbines, rehabilitating the power distribution network, and installing and restoring genera- tors. • USAID has added 685 MW of capacity through maintenance and rehabilitation work, and also repaired a 400 KV transmission line. • USAID and the Ministry of Elec- tricity are working with partners to place an additional 792 MW in the national grid by Decem- ber 2005 through maintenance, rehabilitation, and new genera- tion projects. • USAID completed a project to convert two units that produce 80 MW each to operate on crude/heavy fuel oil instead of diesel which is in short supply. • USAID initiated a project to re- habilitate 13 existing substa- tions and construct 24 new sub- stations in Baghdad. These 37 substations will improve the distribution and reliability of electricity for more than two million Baghdad resi- dents. USAID recently handed over work on 12 of these sub- stations to the Ministry of Elec- tricity. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 2 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE WATER AND SANITATION USAID’s goal is to improve the efficiency and reliability of existing water and wastewater treatment facilities, especially those in the south where water quantity and quality are particularly low. An anticipated 11.8 million Iraqis will benefit from USAID’s $600 million in water and sanitation projects. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK USAID’s work continues on the augmentation of trunk sewer systems serving Zafaraniyah, a district in South Eastern Bagh- dad. The current sewer system is undersized and unreliable. Sec- tions have collapsed, deteriorated or been damaged. This disrepair causes leaks and flow blockage which results in frequent over- flows sending raw sewage back up into homes and onto the streets in this neighborhood. This flooding causes exposed pools of raw sewage which contribute to the spread of water-borne com- municable diseases such as Ty- phoid, and Cholera. Excavation continues for the forced main sewer piping; to date, 480 meters of pipe—out of 5.5 km—has been laid. Work also continues on the installation of manholes for the gravity sewer system. Finally, more shoring material and de- watering equipment is being delivered to the site to improve construction ef- forts. The project will add gravity-flow lines and pumps to the existing main trunk sewage line. To make the system reliable, two major pump stations also re- quire a total of 10 pumps, both vertical and horizontal types, and supporting electrical systems. The project will also add standby diesel generators to ensure reliable pump operation independent of the local electrical grid. Finally, Operations and Maintenance training will be provided for staff. The project is expected to be completed by December 2005. May 5, 2005 • Nationwide: Repaired various sewage lift stations and water treatment units. • Baghdad: Expanding and reha- bilitating one water treatment plant and constructing another to increase capacity by approxi- mately 120 million gallons per day; rehabilitating sewage treat- ment plants. − A major wastewater treatment plant in Baghdad began operat- ing in June of 2004; this is the first major sewage plant in the country to operate in over 12 years. − The sewage treatment system in Baghdad, barely functioning for years before the conflict, will be restored to almost 100- percent capacity, serving 80 percent of Baghdad’s popula- tion. − Standby generators are being installed at 41 Baghdad water facilities. • South: Rehabilitated parts of the Sweet Water Canal system, including repairing breaches, cleaning the main reservoir, and refurbished 14 water treatment plants around Basrah serving 1.75 million people. • South Central: Rehabilitating two water plants and four sew- age plants. − Completed the rehabilitation of a sewage plant in Babil Gover- norate. − Sewage plants in An Najaf, Al Qadisiyah, Karbala, and Babil Governorates will serve 440,000 upon completion. − Water treatment in Najaf and Babil will serve residents and visitors at Iraq’s holiest shrines. • North: Completed rehabilitation of Kirkuk water plant and con- tinuing refurbishment of sewage plant near Mosul. Excavation work prior to pump station con- struction is part of a program to restore a sewer system in a Baghdad neighborhood. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 3 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE USAID supports sustainable economic reforms in Iraq including examining and reforming laws, regulations, and institutions and providing a framework for private sector trade, commerce, and investment. The reforms will strengthen the Central Bank and the Ministries of Finance, Trade, Commerce and Indus- try—among others. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK Officers from the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) recently participated in a se- ries of training courses supported by USAID’s Iraq Economic Govern- ance II (IEG II) program. IEG II advisors work with the CBI to improve its ability to conduct sound macroeconomic policy and supervise banking within the country. CBI staff members and division representatives, including 34 women attended two two-week training courses in accounting and interna- tional accounting standards. IEG II advisors completed a software prototype for direct deposits and began a survey of banks to identify systems used and potential for connectivity. IEG II advisors recently began drafting a comprehensive training pro- gram to strengthen regulators’ technical skills in collaboration with the State Department’s Iraq Reconstruction Management Office (IRMO). Ad- visors also completed a report on a reorganization strategy for the Iraq Tele- phone and Postal Company. Fourteen officials from the Ministry of Electricity (MOE) took part in a one-week electricity capacity workshop in Amman, Jordan. USAID’s IEG II program supported the workshop as part of their mission to build capacity in modernizing and regulating utilities. Participants discussed ways to include the private sector, metering, billing, financial systems, and regulation. The workshop helped participants identify necessary changes and acknowledge a need for increased cooperation with government and private sector counter- parts. IEG II staff requested information from meter manufacturers regarding product deployment and are organizing study tours for MOE staff to observe new systems in the field. Finally, program staff submitted a paper on Future Metering Technology to the MOE. USAID’s Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) awarded thirty-five small grants to selected members of an Iraqi chamber of com- merce to attend a construction trade show in the United States. VEGA activities will be implemented in cooperation with business centers in major cities throughout Iraq. USAID’s IEG II program is working closely with Iraqi government coun- terparts to reform taxes and install a new, computerized budget system across the country. A transparent and functioning tax and budget system is essential to ensuring equitable collection and use of tax revenues. Recent activities include The Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and tax administration. The FMIS is an online, automated accounting and budget system with a constantly updated database that is used by all branches of the Iraqi government. The system has been installed at government sites across Iraq, with staff fully trained in the new equipment. IEG II advisors are assist- ing the General Commission for Taxes (GCT) in administering taxes by devel- oping papers on centralizing control of large taxpayers and controlling interna- tional affairs through an international affairs division of the GCT. May 5, 2005 • Developed WTO Accession Roadmap in cooperation with Iraqi officials. • Provided technical assistance as well as information on con- tracting opportunities for Iraqi businesses and entrepreneurs through business centers. • Worked with the Ministry of Fi- nance to introduce the new Iraqi dinar. • Created more than 77,000 pub- lic works jobs through the Na- tional Employment Program. • Provided technical assistance on accounting, budgeting and lending activities at Iraq’s com- mercial banks. Trained 116 bankers from the Rafidain and Rasheed banks in six training courses. • Assisted in management of $21 million micro-credit program. • Improved statistical analysis, monetary policymaking, and bank supervision procedures at Iraq’s Central Bank; offered a two-week banking course to Central Bank staff with the Fed- eral Reserve Bank of New York. • Evaluated and updated com- mercial laws on private sector and foreign investment. • Assisted in developing the five percent reconstruction levy on imports; built capacity of cus- toms officials to implement levy. • Developed a government-wide IT strategy to support the auto- mation of planning, budgeting and reporting processes across ministries. • Provided technical support for the re-opening of the Iraq Stock Exchange after it was closed down for more than 15 months; 3.6 billion Iraqi dinars ($2.4 mil- lion USD) in shares were traded in the first day. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 4 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE • Summer and Winter Crop Technology Demonstrations: These demonstrations are intro- ducing farmers to new technolo- gies and techniques through extension field days. • Animal Health: Several veteri- nary clinics in Kirkuk, Fallujah, and other cities are being reno- vated and a grant has been made for dipping tanks to im- prove sheep health and wool. • Technology Support: The Min- istry of Agriculture and a major university’s schools of Agricul- ture and Veterinary Science have been awarded grants to furnish and equip computer centers, improving research capabilities and consulting ca- pacity. • Date Palm Propagation: In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, 40,000 elite date palm offshoots are being used to establish mother orchards in 13 governorates as part of a multiplication program and the establishment of a national reg- ister of elite varieties. • Agriculture Sector Transition Plan: This plan, completed in mid-April, addresses the short- term recovery of agricultural infrastructure as well as medium and long-term implementation of policies to develop a market- based agricultural economy. A wheat demonstration field shows improvement in weed control through the use of herbicides (right), com- pared to planting using traditional practices (left). AGRICULTURE USAID’s goals are to work in conjunction with Iraqi ministries, the private sec- tor, and higher education institutions to revitalize agricultural production, stimulate income and employment generation, nurture rural initiatives, and rehabilitate the natural resource base. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK Wheat technology field days are being held this week in Arbil, Dahuk, and As Sulaymaniyah. Forty field days will be held, and a total of ap- proximately 1,300 farmers are expected to attend. The field days, which are held at demonstration plots supported by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and USAID’s Agri- culture Reconstruction and Development for Iraq (ARDI) program, bring together farmers and MOA/ ARDI extension staff to discuss the results of improved technologies used in wheat production. So far, farmers have generally been impressed with the improved technolo- gies and are interested in adopting the new practices. They have also made a number of suggestions to MOA/ARDI staff, including requests to introduce modern equipment for the next planting season. The next step will be to de- termine how to implement this technology, which is more expensive than tradi- tional practices but can double wheat crop yields. ARDI staff are working to develop a Sheep Production Improvement Pro- gram, which it is hoped will increase the income of small farmers. A new market is also being built by the MOA a short distance away to meet the de- mand for a new facility and services. Sheep-raising is an important part of the economy in northern Iraq and sheep are an important source of protein for Iraqis. Board members of an agricultural cooperative in Arbil recently attended a business management workshop supported by the ARDI program’s private sector development project. As part of this activity, the cooperative will receive a grant for a seed and grain cleaning machine, which it will oper- ate on a fee basis for its members and other farmers in the area. The estab- lishment of these private service providers will help improve the quality ser- vices for farmers, resulting in improved agricultural production and an in- crease in farmers’ incomes. May 5, 2005 UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 5 May 5, 2005 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES • Strengthen the capacity of the legislative branch of the Iraqi interim and transitional govern- ments and its staff during the interim and transition period to include lawmaking, representa- tion, executive oversight, and other responsibilities as pro- vided by the Transitional Admin- istrative Law (TAL) • Assist the Executive Authority, the Presidency Council, and the Council of Ministers and its pre- siding Prime Minister to develop governing processes, rules of procedure, regulations and di- rectives necessary to enforce the laws, and to implement gov- ernment programs and policies • Support the process for adop- tion of an Iraqi constitution that promotes democratic principles and values through the provi- sion of technical assistance that includes, but is not limited to, providing comparative constitu- tional expertise; organizing con- stitutional conferences and con- ventions; facilitating public awareness, education, and par- ticipation; and assisting in the conduct of a national referen- dum or other ratifying mecha- nism. NATIONAL GOVERNANCE In the post-election period, USAID will continue to plan and implement a vari- ety of programs matching the needs of the evolving Iraqi democracy, under- taken in full partnership with Iraqi counterparts. In particular USAID is accel- erating activities in the national governance support area to ensure compre- hensive continued support to the Iraqi democratic transition. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK USAID’s partner providing support to the Transitional Government finished a draft plan for its institutional strengthening program, following weeks of consultations with senior executive members and political parties repre- sented in the Transitional National Assembly (TNA). The program focuses on assistance to the Constitutional Committee, specifically on institution-building and strategic planning for the establishment of permanent governing structures, and includes assisting TNA leadership and the Speaker’s office in strengthening com- mittee structures, developing caucuses focusing on the roles and functions of par- liamentary groups, strengthening Legislative-Executive relations, budgetary re- view and oversight, and anti-corruption strategies. The Iraqi Election Information Network (EIN) is completing an assessment report to evaluate their January 30 elections monitoring performance and determine areas where improvements may be made in advance of 2005 elec- toral events. Suggestions by participating election monitors included utilizing media outreach, increasing public awareness on voter rights and responsibilities, and coordinating efforts with the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (IECI). They also suggested that the EIN have more women participating in the monitor- ing process, train monitoring organizations in financial management and account- ing and that monitors should have EIN badges and uniforms for Election Day. Public meetings on election violence were conducted by one of USAID’s partners implementing a major program providing assistance to the Iraqi electorate. The sessions were held in seven governorates and were attended by approximately 274 representatives from the IECI, political parties, civil society or- ganizations, religious groups, academics, media, and the police. The seminar’s objectives were to heighten awareness of and gain feedback on the benefits of the Iraq Election Violence Education Resolution Project. On April 14, a USAID partner providing support to the Transitional Govern- ment hosted an Engendering the Constitution meeting for fifty women mem- bers of the TNA, governorate councils, and non-governmental organiza- tions. The workshop discussed tools for carrying out gender analysis when draft- ing and evaluating the new Iraqi constitution. This meeting was part of a series of meetings scheduled around thematic issues designed to give Iraqi women rele- vant information on different constitutional chapters and articles. In support of Iraq’s transition to an autonomous democracy, USAID is fund- ing work with Iraqi civil society organizations (CSOs) that will improve their ability to provide input into the constitutional drafting process and the for- mation of the subsequent government. Over the past month, one of USAID’s partners in the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) has conducted several activities. Including assessment trips to monitor the progress of the Regional Democracy Center, work with student organiztions, womens groups and nine civic organizations from the mid-Euphrates region es- tablich advocacy campaigns and workshops. They Initiated the organization of a conference entitled “Gender Equality in the New Iraqi Constitution”. Prominent Iraqi women and foreign trainers will hold the conference. They also worked with a women’s CSO to develop a detailed three months plan for their involvement with the constitution development process.UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 6 May 5, 2005 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE • Awarded more than 3,531 small grants totaling more than $273.9 million for quick impact activities that support good gov- ernance, civil society, conflict management and mitigation, human rights and transitional justice. • Funded over 107 grants totaling $3.8 million that focus on women’s issues, including sup- porting the establishment of 24 women’s centers in Iraq. Reha- bilitated over 264 Iraqi national ministries, schools, clinics and other municipal buildings. Sup- porting 65 Iraqi groups in docu- menting human rights abuses of the Ba’athist regime and pro- moting peace, tolerance, and reconciliation. • Met critical needs during and immediately after the conflict by providing short-term employ- ment, restoring basic govern- ment and community services, increasing Iraqi access to infor- mation and communication and encouraging protection of hu- man rights. TRANSITION INITIATIVES USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) supports the transition to a par- ticipatory, stable, and democratic country. OTI provides quick-dispensing, high-impact grants meeting critical needs—providing short-term employment, restoring basic government and community services, increasing access to in- formation and communication, and encouraging protection of human rights. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK A six-day photography exhibition held in Southern Iraq celebrated the January elections and the birth of democracy in Iraq. A local photog- raphy NGO hosted the event with the support of an Iraq Transition Initiative (ITI) grant. After the abuses of the previous regime, which had carefully monitored art and frequently re- stricted free self-expression, artistic- minded residents took full advantage of this opportunity to showcase their talents, practice freedom of expres- sion and celebrate democracy. Iraqi women examine photos celebrating the elections and democracy at a photog- raphy exhibit showcasing Iraqi artists. The municipal government of a city in south central Iraq organized the clean-up of two local communities, providing 60 days of employment to 278 residents. The work, which involved the removal of rubble and debris from public areas, was funded through ITI grants and helped bolster the credi- bility of the local government body as it demonstrated its ability to meet the needs of local citizens. An Iraqi NGO that focuses on the arts conducted 48 three-day participa- tory art workshops for youth in southern Iraq. More than 3,000 youth par- ticipated in the workshops that focused on artistic self-expression and using art as a social and educational outlet. With art programs stifled by the previ- ous regime, schools around the country had insufficient resources to provide wide-scale art instruction. This program enhances and broadens education for Iraqi youth. An ITI grant provided for the equipment, stipends and lodging for these workshops. The Ministry of Communications in a central Iraqi town is up and run- ning, servicing over 12,000 phone lines to the surrounding area. Severe looting during recent conflicts disabled the Ministry, inhibiting all telephone service to the surrounding areas. Through an ITI grant, the Ministry received furniture and basic office equipment to enable them to resume operations and restore phone lines, creating a sense of normalcy among local residents. A primary school for boys in south central Iraq rehabilitated their facili- ties by installing new equipment and making interior and infrastructure improvements. The school provides a safe and learning-friendly environ- ment for young boys. The project, which was funded through an ITI grant, is part of a larger strategy in the area to involve local citizens in decision-making on community development projects. This school renovation was one of many projects identified in local government discussions held with citizens, demonstrating to the community the advantages of citizen participation and strengthening democracy and transparency in local government bodies. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 7 HEALTH May 5, 2005 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE USAID is supporting the Iraqi Ministry of Health, to strengthen essential health services, improve the capacity of health personnel, and respond to the spe- cific health needs of vulnerable populations such as women and children. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK • Vaccinated over 3 million chil- dren under five and 700,000 pregnant women with vaccina- tion campaigns that included monthly immunization days. • Provided supplementary doses of vitamin A for more than 600,000 children under two and 1.5 million lactating moth- ers. • Provided iron folate supple- ments for over 1.6 million women of childbearing age. • Screened more than 1.3 million children under five for malnutri- tion. • Distributed high protein bis- cuits to more than 450,000 children and 200,000 pregnant and nursing mothers. • Provided potable water for 400,000 persons each day in Basrah city and 170,000 per- sons in Kirkuk and Mosul. • Provided skills training for 2,500 primary health care pro- viders and 700 physicians. • Trained 2,000 health educa- tors, teachers, religious lead- ers and youth to mobilize com- munities on hygiene, diarrhea, breastfeeding, nutrition and immunization issues. • Disseminated information on essential health messages to families around the country. • Renovated 110 primary health care centers. • Provided vaccines and cold chain equipment to selected health centers. • Developed a national plan for the fortification of wheat flour with iron and folic acid. One million sachets of Oral Rehydration Salts are being delivered by UNICEF to the Ministry of Health in May as contingency stocks for treat- ment during the diarrhea/cholera season. Present circumstances suggest the possibility of higher incidences of diarrheal diseases this year. Diarrhea is a major killer of children in Iraq causing over around 25% of child deaths. Curing and preventing the disease is a top priority, which entails distri- bution of medications, revitalizing the deteriorated sewage system and provid- ing safe drinking water. USAID with WHO and UNICEF is supporting the Ministry of Health’s campaign to vaccinate children aged 9 months to five years against measles, mumps and rubella. In the first few days of the campaign, ap- proximately 36% of the target population of children received vaccinations. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 8 COMPLETED ACTIVITES Since the cessation of the 2003 conflict, USAID has completed their planned work at Umm Qasr Seaport, re- stored significant portions of Iraq’s telecommunications network, rebuilt three major bridges and restored the rail line connecting Umm Qasr with Basra city and points north. USAID also helped avert a humanitarian cri- sis during the conflict by providing assistance to the United Nations’ World Food Program. USAID advisors continue to assist with the management and distribution of food rations for all Iraqi citizens. SEAPORTS • The $45 million program to rehabilitate and improve management at Umm Qasr seaport was completed in June 2004. • Port reopened to commercial traffic on June 17, 2003; completed first passenger vessel test July 16. • Up to 50 ships offload at the port every month. • Completed dredging to open all 21 berths to deep-draft ships; maintenance dredging is ongoing. • Applied port tariffs on June 20, 2003. • Renovated the grain-receiving facility to process 600 MT of grain an hour. • Renovated the administration building, passenger terminal, customs hall, and electrical substations. TELECOMMUNICATIONS • Audited more than 1,200 km of the fiber optic backbone network and performed emergency repairs, reconnecting 20 cities and 70% of the population. • Reconstituted Baghdad area phone service by installing switches with 240,000 lines at 12 sites. • Installed and fully integrated 13 new switches with 14 existing switches. • Worked with the Ministry of Communications to reactivate more than 215,000 subscriber lines. • Installed a satellite gateway system at Baghdad’s largest telecom exchange and restored international service. • Trained telecom engineers and technicians in the operation and maintenance of the satellite gateway system and the new switches. BRIDGES AND ROADS • Rebuilt three major bridges—Khazir, Tikrit and Al Mat bridges—critical for the movement of people and commercial products throughout the country. • Rebuilt a substantial portion of the Iraqi Republican Railway line connecting Basrah with the port of Umm Qasr includ- ing physical track construction, installing culverts, and repairing gatehouses. The remainder of the work has been handed over to the Ministry of Transportation. This work facilitates the shipment of bulk cargo from the port to Bagh- dad and throughout the country. FOOD SECURITY • Worked directly with the World Food Program (WFP) and Coalition Forces to re-establish the Public Distribution Sys- tem in less than 30 days, avoiding a humanitarian food crisis and providing food security throughout the country. • With Iraqi food distributors, Food for Peace, the WFP, and Coalition Forces maintained deliveries from June through December 2003 in all 18 governorates. • Played a key role in an agreement between the WFP, CPA, and the MoT that provided the WFP with the resources and authority to continue to support the PDS through June 2004. • In partnership with the United States Embassy in Iraq, providing on-going support to the Public Distribution System Working Group to assist the Ministry of Trade with improving PDS management. May 5, 2005 UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 9 FINANCIAL SUMMARY May 5, 2005 FY 2003-2005* Implementing Partner Sector Regions Obligation Reconstruction USAID/ANE Subtotal: $3,959,774,557 Abt Associates Health Countrywide $23,031,886 AFCAP Logistics Countrywide $91,500,000 Army Corps of Engineers Architecture and Engineering Services Countrywide $30,842,037 BearingPoint Economic Governance Countrywide $79,583,885 BearingPoint Economic Governance II Countrywide $103,500,000 Louis Berger Group Vocational Education Countrywide $75,016,115 Louis Berger Group Private Sector Development II Countrywide $60,000,000 Bechtel National Airports, buildings, emergency communications, power, railroads, roads and bridges, Umm Qasr seaport, water and sanitation Countrywide $1,029,833,259 Bechtel National Infrastructure II: Airports, buildings, emergency communications, power, railroads, roads and bridges, Umm Qasr seaport, water and sanita- tion, Basra Hospital Countrywide $1,386,809,782 Community Action Program Development in impoverished communities Countrywide $168,820,000 DAI Marshlands Dhi Qar Al Basr Maysan $4,000,000 DAI Agriculture Countrywide $101,352,912 Fed Source Personnel Support Countrywide $300,000 IRG Reconstruction Support Countrywide $51,698,152 RTI Local Governance Countrywide $326,910,757 America's Develop- ment Foundation Civil Society Countrywide $42,880,157 CAII Education Countrywide $56,503,000 CAII Education II Countrywide $51,809,000 CEPPS Iraq Governing Council Countrywide $675,000 CEPPS Transitional Government Countrywide $20,700,000 CEPPS Voter Education, Domestic Observation and Con- flict Resolution Countrywide $47,175,000 CEPPS Elections Administration Support Countrywide $40,000,000 UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 10 FINANCIAL SUMMARY May 5, 2005 FY 2003-2004 Implementing Partner Sector Regions Obligation VFH Elections Support Countrywide $1,000,000 UNICEF Health, Water and Sanitation Countrywide $36,700,000 UNICEF Education Countrywide $19,600,000 UNESCO Textbook Printing & Distribution: Math & Science Countrywide $10,000,000 WHO Strengthen Health System Countrywide $10,000,000 Logenix Health North/Central $98,006 SSA Port Management Um Qasr $14,318,985 SkyLink Airport Management Baghdad, Al Basrah, Mosul $27,200,000 MSI Monitoring and Evaluation Countrywide $5,038,772 University Partners • The Research Foundation of the State University of New York/Stony Brook and the Universities of Chicago, Boston and Oxford • The Human Rights Institute, DePaul University College of Law and Italy’s International Institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Sciences • University of Hawaii, the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas, University of Jordan and the American University in Beirut • Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, Alcorn State University, Mississippi Valley State University, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Benetech, US-Iraq Business Resources • University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Cameron University and Langston Univer- sity Countrywide $20,730,000 Yankee Group Telecoms Planning Countrywide $58,150 VEGA Business Skills Training Countrywide $12,089,702 UNDP Trust Fund Contribution Countrywide $5,000,000 World Bank Trust Fund Contribution Countrywide $5,000,000 Emergency Relief USAID/DCHA/OFDA...................................................................................Subtotal: $166,653,748 Administrative Administrative Costs Countrywide $8,034,781 AirServ Logistics Countrywide $5,309,876 ARC Capacity Building Al Basrah $537,746 CARE IDP Assistance, Quick-impact projects, Water and Sanita- tion, Health, Emergency Relief Commodities Countrywide $9,043,148 The Cuny Center Research Studies Countrywide $40,260 GOAL Coordination, Nutrition Al Muthanna $1,507,900 InterAction Coordination Kuwait City $92,860 IDA Health Countrywide $1,318,437 UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 11 FINANCIAL SUMMARY May 5, 2005 FY 2003-2004 Implementing Partner Sector Regions Obligation IMC Health, IDP Assistance, Food Security, Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Capacity Building Countrywide $30,952,898 IOM IDP Assistance Countrywide $16,392,470 IRC IDP Assistance, Health, Water and Sanitation Countrywide $8,000,411 IRD IDP Assistance, Health, Water and Sanitation Northern Iraq $15,000,000 Logistics Emergency Relief Commodities and USAID/DART Support Countrywide $22,771,653 Mercy Corps IDP Assistance, Health, Emergency Relief Commodities, Shelter, Water and Sanitation Countrywide $22,199,786 SCF/US Food Security, Health, IDP Assistance, Shelter, Nutrition, Emergency Relief Commodities, Water and Sanitation Countrywide $7,957,783 UNICEF Health, Nutrition, Water and Sanitation Countrywide $4,000,000 OCHA Coordination and Information Countrywide $1,200,000 USAID/Jordan Support for Emergency Water Activities Countrywide $500,000 WFP Food Security, Logistics Countrywide $5,000,000 World Vision Health, Logistics, Emergency Relief , Water and Sanitation Countrywide $6,793,739 USAID/DCHA/FFP.......................................................................................Subtotal: $425,571,000 WFP Operations Countrywide $45,000,000 WFP Emerson Trust—81,500 MT Countrywide $40,337,000 WFP P.L. 48– Title II emergency food commodities—163,820 MT Countrywide $140,234,000 WFP Regional Purchase—330,000MT Countrywide $200,000,000 USAID/DCHA/OTI........................................................................................Subtotal: $372,306,242 Administrative Administrative Costs Countrywide $10,348,777 IOM Iraq Transition Initiative Countrywide $6,462,167 DAI Iraq Transition Initiative Countrywide $344,500,376 Internews Media Countrywide $160,359 Radio SAWA Media Countrywide $400,000 NDI/IRI National Governance Countrywide $650,000 IFES National Governance Countrywide $1,042,315 ICNL Civil Society Countrywide $39,238 Spa War** Inter-Ministry Communications Countrywide $8,703,001 TOTAL USAID ASSISTANCE TO IRAQ FROM 2003-2005............................................................$4,924,305,547 * Figures in funding sheet are subject to change and do not represent a final official accounting of USG obligations. ** For accounting purposes, funding for this activity has been obligated by OFDA under an existing interagency agreement. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 12