الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية — العراق: نشرة حقائق رقم 7، 18 تشرين الثاني 2005

RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE November 18, 2005 September 23, 2005 Izdihar, USAID’s Private Sector Development program, recently held a seminar on privatization for 250 Iraqi business leaders. Contents: Success Story: Social Safety Nets ...................2 Economic Growth..............................................3 Agriculture.........................................................4 Education .......................................................... 5 Transition Initiatives .......................................... 6 Completed Programs ........................................ 7 Financial Summary ........................................... 8 USAID assists Iraqis in reconstructing their country by working with Iraq’s Interim Government. Programs are imple- mented 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 November 18, 2005 A Social Safety Net Strategy for Iraq The Government of Iraq has approved by a single vote majority $250 million per annum to implement the USAID solution for a Social Safety Net program to help the poor and the vulnerable The Social Safety Net and Pension Reform Program, part of the USAID-funded Economic Governance II Pro- gram, provides the government of Iraq with a comprehensive, targeted social mechanism to help protect the poor and vulnerable from the negative effects of future economic reforms. Living standards for many Iraqis have fallen since the war, potentially creating unrest and low public confidence in the new leadership. Previ- ous Iraqi governments have failed to reach a consensus for undertaking necessary macroeconomic reforms, such as removing subsidies and restructuring the state economy, due to the lack of a Social Safety Net able to help people cope with the unavoidable impact of these reforms. The Government of Iraq (GOI) is considering incremental liberalization of prices for food, fuel, and electricity in its strategy of economic reform – a move that will benefit Iraqi businesses, reduce pressure on the national budget, and help establish a sound foundation for Iraq’s economy. How- ever, liberalizing prices is expected to enlarge poverty in Iraq; currently, more than 850,000 Iraqi families (20%) live below the poverty line of $1 a day per individual; unemployment and underemployment have reached 40 percent. The Social Safety Net strategy compliments the existing na- tional welfare system, providing the government of Iraq with a mechanism to address poverty and social welfare as eco- nomic reforms are made in the future. The USAID strategy states that these families are entitled to receive means-tested social benefits, employment counseling, vocational training, and additional financial support for school age children. Iraqi officials and USAID experts meeting with Dr. Idriss Hadi, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. To address this, the new Social Safety Net strategy will help adjust the purchasing power of low-income fami- lies, reduce poverty among large households, and increase school age children participation to education pro- grams. The program will address the families hit hardest by economic reform programs. To help families quickly return to self-sufficiency, the program will require children to remain, discouraging child labor at the expense of education, and will encourage unemployed recipients to participate in employment seeking pro- grams as a condition of receipt of benefits. The Minister of Finance, Ali Allawi, recently announced that the GOI had approved the USAID Social Safety Net Strategy, allocating a $330 million yearly budget to support the antipoverty program. THE ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE II PROGRAM The Economic Governance II program continues reforms in tax, fiscal, legal, institutional, and regulatory frameworks. In coordination with the Ministry of Finance, USAID helps policy makers formulate and implement policy decisions based on international best practices. Capacity building efforts at the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) are helping expand the ability of the CBI to develop and monitor an effective monetary policy, strengthen its supervisory role, and modernize banking operations. At the same time, assistance is being provided to the electricity and communications industries, as well as other relevant government ministries. USAID technical assistance also supports the development of a reliable social safety net, ensuring assistance to displaced workers and the provision of sustainable pension benefits. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 2 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE ECONOMIC GROWTH November 18, 2005 USAID works with Iraqi institutions to establish an environment for sustainable economic growth. Assistance empowers policy makers to formulate and exe- cute decisions based on economic data, and to implement modern best prac- tices in economic governance. USAID projects provide a framework for pri- vate sector trade, commerce, and investment throughout Iraq. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK Over 250 Iraqi business leaders throughout the country attended a semi- nar on private sector development. Facilitated by USAID’s Izdihar program, the seminar sought to inform the business community about the benefits and methods of privatization, the experiences of other countries, and why suc- cessful programs tend to be unique to a specific country’s situation. The semi- nar was widely covered by 11 international and Arabic-speaking networks, as well as top Iraqi newspapers and radio stations. The Government of Iraq presently supports more than 190 state-owned com- panies at a loss of more than 600 billion dinars ($428 million USD) per year. By transferring ownership and management control of these enterprises to the private sector, the government would reduce its financial burden to the na- tional budget, enable private investments to spur the growth of these compa- nies so they can create new jobs, and free the companies to focus on produc- ing quality products at competitive prices. The recent creation of a strong Insurance Commission moves this key industry towards compliance with international best practice. Through the Economic Governance II Project, USAID played a critical role in helping the Iraqi Government establish the Insurance Commission. The Commission has improved its supervision of the industry, allowing the establishment of a modernized, transparent, and financially secure marketplace. The insurance industry plays an important part in financial sector development by protecting properties, people, and businesses. Iraqi insurance will provide a mechanism for harnessing domestic savings and increasing investment in the economy, stimulating economic activity and creating employment. How- ever, the insurance industry can only thrive if the necessary regulatory frame- work and institutions are in place. Today, the Commission works closely with insurance companies to explain the new insurance law as well as the rights and responsibilities it brings. The law expands choice and competition, giving government organizations options between insurance companies. This arrangement clarifies the obligations of insurers, improves consumer protection measures, and makes finding or es- tablishing an insurance company in Iraq even easier. The Commission is also moving to build its network of international contacts and raise its profile on the international stage. This effort includes building a website and reaching out to join established insurance regulatory organiza- tions. The additional regulatory expertise that membership of this organization brings will further strengthen the capacity of the Commission. Commenting of this critical role in the insurance industry, a Commission spokesperson said, “The Commission has a key part to play in ensuring that a transparent and modern insurance industry exists, and we are committed to making this a success, and to continue the progress that is now underway.” UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 3 • Assisted the Government of Iraq to develop and submit the first filing in the WTO accession process - the Memorandum of Foreign Trade Regime. • Provided technical assistance and information on contracting opportunities for Iraqi busi- nesses 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 and capacity building to three private sector banks to develop their own lending programs. • Trained over 700 Iraqis in Inter- national Accounting Practices. • Assisted in management of $21 million micro-credit program. Provided over 40,000 hours of microfinance training in 2004- 2005. • 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 5 percent reconstruction levy on imports; built capacity of cus- toms officials to implement levy. • Developed a government-wide IT strategy to automate plan- ning, budgeting and reporting processes across ministries. • Developing the Iraqi Investment Promotion Agency with the Gov- ernment of Iraq. AGRICULTURE November 18, 2005 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE • Wheat Seed Cleaners: 169 seed cleaners have been distributed to nine NGOs working in 18 gover- norates, and 175 people have been trained in their use. Clean- ing and treating wheat seed has the potential to increase wheat production by up to 25 percent, while also increasing the percent- age that can be used for bread making. • Water Strategy: Phase One, coordinated by the Ministry of Water Resources, has begun to develop a national water and land use strategy with participation by six ministries. Data collection and analysis will be complete within a year. • Veterinary Clinic Rehabilitation: To date, 51 veterinary clinics have been rehabilitated that serve over 130,000 farmer families. • Irrigation Infrastructure Reha- bilitation: Numerous grants have been given to increase the amount of water available to irri- gate crops by cleaning and/or renovating canals. So far, produc- tivity of nearly 870,000 farmers on 185,000 acres has been in- creased due to better availability of water. • Farm Machinery Mechanics: Fully trained 28 mechanics in farm machinery repair, and sup- plied them with tools to set up their own independent shops. • Date Palm Nurseries: Date palm nurseries established in 13 gover- norates that will produce 410,000 off shoots for new trees a year. The new trees will begin to pump millions of dollars into rural in- comes in about five years when they begin to produce. 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 development ini- tiatives, and rehabilitate the natural resource base. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK Agricultural Reconstruction and Development (ARDI) assists the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) to monitor for incidences of avian flu. The recent outbreaks of avian flu in Asia and the Middle East have caused concern about the potential for outbreaks among poultry in Iraq. In response to the confirmation of an out- break of the highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 Influenza in Turkey in October 2005, the MoA initiated a program monitoring poultry to detect and contain any incidences of avian flu. The ability to contain an outbreak quickly will prevent eco- nomic losses due to high mortality in poultry caused by avian flu, as well as pro- tect humans in the case of zoonotic strains of the flu. The monitoring is focused particularly in Arbil and Dahuk, the governorates that border Turkey, as well as in the Marshlands area in the south -- a destination for many migratory birds. In the Marshlands, teams are monitoring birds for changes in health that could indicate the presence of avian flu. In Arbil and Dahuk, the MoA in Arbil has formed seven quick-response teams to monitor poultry and iden- tify incidences of high mortality that might be caused by avian flu. The teams, comprised of two veterinarians and one agronomist from the Director- ate of Veterinary Services, are conducting daily surveys of poultry throughout Ar- bil, with daily surveys in Dahuk starting soon. The teams are visiting poultry farms, backyard house poultry breeders, amateur poultry owners, and market shopkeep- ers that sell poultry to record the rates of mortality among poultry. Any incidences of high mortality are reported to the MoA, and are followed up by four lab teams from the Central Veterinary Laboratory. These teams are collecting samples and testing them to determine whether or not avian flu is the cause of the illness. Should evidence of avian flu be found, teams will use GPS devices to map the location. With this information, the MoA can track the spread of the flu and imple- ment an effective response program to help farmers isolate and slow the spread of the highly-contagious virus. ARDI provides computer equipment grant to the State Board for Agricultural Extension. The Board coordinates extension activities to assist farmers through- out Iraq improve their agricultural production. The head office of the State Board for Agricultural Extension in Baghdad is currently setting up approximately 50 ex- tension centers in 15 governorates, staffed by 250 field extension agents who will work directly with farmers. The head office in Baghdad will provide coordination and other support to facilitate this extension work. The State Board for Agricultural Extension’s updated IT infrastructure will enable it to provide better support to the extension centers during the implementation of the new participatory extension program throughout Iraq. The support from the head office should allow for a smooth implementation process in the extension centers. Moreover, farmers should begin to benefit from the new extension services, which will help improve agricultural production and increase incomes. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 4 EDUCATION November 18, 2005 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE • 2,947 schools have been rehabili- tated, some of which through direct contracting and grants to communities. • Hundreds of thousands of desks, chairs, cabinets, chalkboards, and more than 3 million school kits have been distributed country- wide. • 52,000 secondary school teach- ers and administrators have been trained. By the end of the 2005- 2006 school year more than 133,000 education professionals will have received in-service train- ing supported by USAID. • Eighty-four primary and secon- dary schools (four in each gover- norate) are being established to serve as model schools. Teachers will receive six weeks of training, and schools will be equipped with computer and science laborato- ries. • More than 550 out-of-school youth completed a pilot acceler- ated learning program. An ex- panded program, targeting 11,000 out-of-school youth, will be imple- mented during the 2005–06 school year. • Satellite Internet access and com- puters were installed at the Minis- try of Education and in all 21 Di- rectorates of Education. To im- prove resource management, an Education Management Informa- tion System will be installed. • More than 8.7 million math and science textbooks have been edited, printed, and distributed throughout Iraq. • Partnerships were established between five American and 10 Iraqi universities. Through these partnerships, more than 1,500 Iraqi faculty and students have participated in workshops, train- ings, conferences, and courses in Iraq, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. • University facilities, such as librar- ies, computer and science labora- tories, lecture halls, and buildings, have been rehabilitated at col- leges of law, engineering, medi- cine, archeology, and agriculture. In addition, books and electronic resources have been provided to university libraries. USAID’s goals are to increase enrollment, improve primary and secondary education, ensure classrooms have sufficient supplies, facilitate community involvement, train teachers, implement accelerated learning programs, and establish partnerships between U.S. and Iraqi colleges and universities. HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK A partner in USAID’s Higher Education And Development (HEAD) pro- gram delivered a mobile dental clinic to the medical college of a north- ern Iraqi university. Jackson State University, one of USAID’s partners in the HEAD program, has supplied the mobile clinic, equipped with new medical sup- plies and equipment, to benefit both the college and the local population. This unit comes in addition to the reference and training materials, and other ca- pacity building efforts the HEAD program has pursued over the past year. This new equipment will allow the university to send the mobile clinic to needy areas in the Ninawa governorate. Jackson State and other HEAD partners are helping replace de- stroyed equipment at partner uni- versities as part of an overall ef- fort to rebuild Iraqi universities. Since January 2004, the HEAD program has worked to strengthen Iraqi leadership and build capacity for Iraqi universities and ministries. Bringing together U.S. and Iraqi universities, HEAD has built creative partnerships to help re-establish Iraq’s higher education system. Printing will soon begin for 100 full-text research papers presented at a recent Environmental Health Conference. Organized by State University of New York / Stony Brook (SUNY/SB), part of USAID’s HEAD program, the con- ference brought together hundreds of scholars from Iraq, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States to address environmental health problems in Iraq. These papers, submitted by officials, medical professionals and scien- tists, cover a wide range of environmental health topics ranging from the spread of disease in rural populations to the effects of pollution in urban ar- eas. The papers will be published in both English and Arabic. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 5 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE • Awarded 4,480 small grants totaling $307 million for quick impact activities that support good governance, civil society, conflict management and miti- gation, human rights and transi- tional justice. • Funded 144 grants totaling over $5 million that focus on women’s issues, including sup- porting the rehabilitation of 46 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 water resource directorate in northern Iraq was able to restore its of- fice building through an Iraq Transition Initiative (ITI) grant. The director- ate, which is staffed by 1,244 people, manages seven comprehensive water projects – five focused on pumping services and two for network mainte- nance. The directorate’s main office building, where 350 of its employees work, was looted during the aftermath of battles against insurgent forces. Chairs, desks and file cabinets were among the essential furniture supplied by the grant. Basic equipment, such as computers and power backups, were also provided. This assistance, part of a greater effort to enhance the capacity of local governments, will help the directorate adequately serve the city’s resi- dents. Over 1,000 students in five organiza- tions developed and voted on projects for ITI grants, learning about the de- mocratic process. In coordination with a local non-governmental organization (NGO), ITI is working to empower stu- dents to harness their innovative abilities and develop a strong, organized voice. Efforts have focused on providing stu- dents with hands-on experience with de- mocracy. University students may read about democracy in newspapers and textbooks, but ITI-funded opportunities allow them to see its potential in practice. Each student group proposed and voted on project ideas. The decisions, therefore, reflected a group consensus rather than an imposed mandate. Most importantly, after the top priority had been chosen, the students’ demands were met promptly. In most cases, students requested computers to share and the accompanying furniture. As a result of these ITI grants, over 1,000 university students – 200 per project – directly experienced the positive poten- tial of working together as a democracy. A culture and sports center in northern Iraq was rehabilitated by an ITI grant. In response to a request by sub-district authorities, the ITI grant as- sisted with the restoration and replaced looted equipment. The center had been heavily damaged by conflict and neglect and could no longer be used for recreational purposes. As a result of repairs, 3,000 youths – an estimated 1,300 females and 1,700 males – now have a venue where they can take part in sports and social ac- tivities. Projects such as this one help restore a sense of normalcy to a com- munity and increase resident satisfaction with their local authorities. November 18, 2005 Computer equipment, supplied through the ITI grants, being delivered to Iraqi universities. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 6 COMPLETED PROGRAMS Since the cessation of the 2003 conflict, USAID has completed its 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 management and distribution of food rations to 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, 2003. • Up to 50 ships offload at the port every month. • Completed dredging to open all 21 berths to deep-sea ships. • 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 percent 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 to moving 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 (MOT). This work allows shipments 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 (PDS) 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. • Completed a rapid food security field assessment from 17 impoverished districts in May 2005 and presented assess- ment findings in the USAID food security forum in August 2005. Forum participants reviewed data to better understand food security in Iraq and recommended actions to reduce risk among Iraq’s vulnerable populations. November 18, 2005 UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 7 PROGRAM FINANCIAL SUMMARY November 18, 2005 FY 2003-2006* Implementing Partner Sector Regions Obligation Reconstruction USAID/ANE ................................................................................. Subtotal: $4,000,978,993 Abt Associates Health Countrywide $23,031,886 AFCAP Logistics Countrywide $91,500,000 America's Develop- ment Foundation Civil Society Countrywide $42,880,157 Army Corps of Eng. Architecture and Engineering Services Countrywide $38,086,393 BearingPoint Economic Governance Countrywide $79,583,885 BearingPoint Economic Governance II Countrywide $103,500,000 Bechtel Airports, buildings, power, railroads, roads, bridges, port, water and sanitation Countrywide $1,029,833,259 Bechtel Infrastructure II: Airports, buildings, emergency communications, power, railroads, roads and bridges, Umm Qasr seaport, water and sanitation, Basra Hospital Countrywide $1,319,911,678 CAII Education Countrywide $56,503,000 CAII Education II Countrywide $51,809,000 CEPPS I Iraq Governing Council Countrywide $675,000 CEPPS II Domestic Observation/Vote Countrywide $68,595,000 CEPPS III Voter Education Countrywide $45,310,000 CEPPS IV Elections Administration Support Countrywide $41,000,000 Community Action Program Development in impoverished communities Countrywide $258,820,000 DAI Marshlands South $4,000,000 DAI Agriculture Countrywide $101,352,912 Futures Group Health Countrywide $30,000 Logenix Health North/Central $108,506 Louis Berger Vocational Education Countrywide $30,016,115 Louis Berger Private Sector Development II Countrywide $95,000,000 MACRO Int’l. Health Countrywide $2,000,000 Partnership for Child Healthcare Health Countrywide $2,000,000 UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 8 PROGRAM FINANCIAL SUMMARY November 18, 2005 FY 2003-2006 Implementing Partner Sector Regions Obligation RTI Local Governance Countrywide $241,910,757 RTI Local Governance II Countrywide $85,000,000 RTI Health Training Countrywide $22,015,750 SkyLink Airport Management Bag., Bas., Mos. $27,200,000 SSA Port Management Umm Qasr $14,318,985 UNDP Trust Fund Contribution Countrywide $5,000,000 UNESCO Textbook Printing & Distribution: Math & Science Countrywide $10,000,000 UNICEF Health, Water and Sanitation Countrywide $36,700,000 UNICEF Education Countrywide $19,600,000 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 University Countrywide $20,730,000 VEGA Business Skills Training Countrywide $12,089,702 VFH Elections Support Countrywide $1,000,000 WHO Strengthen Health System Countrywide $10,000,000 WHO Health Countrywide $4,808,858 World Bank Trust Fund Contribution Countrywide $5,000,000 Yankee Group Telecoms Planning Countrywide $58,150 Emergency Relief USAID/DCHA/OFDA...................................................................................Subtotal: $182,794,981 ACTED Water and sanitation, health/hygiene, education Eastern Iraq $2,995,793 Administrative Administrative Costs Countrywide $8,991,845 AirServ Logistics Countrywide $5,309,876 ARC Capacity Building Central and Southern Iraq $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’ and Dhi Qar $1,507,900 InterAction Coordination Countrywide $92,860 IDA Health Countrywide $1,318,437 UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION WEEKLY UPDATE ● 9 PROGRAM FINANCIAL SUMMARY November 18, 2005 FY 2003-2006 Implementing Partner Sector Regions Obligation IMC Health, IDP Assistance, Food Security, Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Capacity Building Countrywide $34,832,887 IOM IDP Assistance Central and Southern Iraq $18,892,470 IRC IDP Assistance, Health, Water and Sanitation Countrywide $8,000,411 IRD IDP Assistance, Health, Water and Sanitation, Livelihoods, Emergency Relief Commodities Northern and Central Iraq $17,076,190 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 $25,251,114 SCF/US Food Security, Health, IDP Assistance, Shelter, Nutrition, Emergency Relief Commodities, Water and Sanitation Countrywide $8,638,652 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: $382,654,121 Administrative Administrative Costs Countrywide $10,696,665 IOM Iraq Transition Initiative Countrywide $6,462,167 DAI Iraq Transition Initiative Countrywide $354,500,376 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 2003-2006 .................................... $4,991,999,095 * Figures in funding sheet are subject to change and do not represent a final official accounting of USG obligations. 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