UNDP Crisis Prevention and Recovery Programme

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• Peace Through Development
  Indonesia’s transition to democracy and the decentralization of government authority to the regions is an ongoing process. However in some provinces in Eastern Indonesia this process has been marked by sporadic outbreaks of violent conflict. Three provinces in particular, North Maluku, Maluku, and Central Sulawesi have experienced major sectarian conflict since 1999. This has had a devastating impact on the well-being of the people, their economies and the development process. It has also challenged both national and regional governments to formulate effective responses. UNDP is supporting programmes in these provinces that aim to enhance government and civil society capacity in managing and reducing conflict.

• Early Recovery Assistance for Jogjakarta and Central Java (ERA)
  Early Recovery Assistance Programme for Yogyakarta and Central Java An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Yogyakarta and Central Java Provinces in Indonesia on 27 May 2006. There were well over five thousand fatalities with approximately 600,000 homes damaged or destroyed. Economic losses largely relate to lost or damaged economic assets, including markets, household enterprises and shops, affecting mostly people working in the informal economy. UNDP is providing the National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS) with technical assistance. UNDP is also supporting early recovery efforts, with a mandate to ensure effective linkages of immediate responses to the earthquake disaster with medium-term recovery (rehabilitation and reconstruction) efforts.

• The Emergency Response and Transitional Recovery (ERTR)
  Programme commenced activities in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, January 2005. The early focus of the ERTR Programme was on responding to the emergency, mainly through immediate clean-up and humanitarian assistance. However, ERTR quickly moved to supporting an early transition to rehabilitation and recovery support. ERTR is designed to serve as a link between immediate short-term and longer-term recovery and development activities, in order to promote sustainable recovery from the crisis.

• Thematic Assessment
  The Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Indonesia has been working in the recovery of post-conflict affected areas providing responses to vulnerable communities and working with local government and civil society. Over the last four years, UNDP has supported multi-sectoral initiatives to complement the efforts of the Government of Indonesia to support post-conflict recovery, long-term peace-building and sustainable development.

• Technical Support in Strengthening National Capacity for Disaster Management
  UNDP globally has a long history of supporting capacity building efforts in the face of natural and human-made disasters. By sharing knowledge and building skills, UNDP has helped communities all around the world to better help themselves when disasters take place. This preparatory assistance project draws on UNDP’s experiences both internationally and in Indonesia working with government, civil society and communities, and to help them be better prepared for the unexpected.

• Towards Peaceful Development, Reconciliation and Recovery in Central Sulawesi
  In response to the positive developments in the Malino peace process, and in collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry for People’s Welfare, UNDP began a preparatory assistance project in 2003. This project is providing initial support the recovery and reconciliation process, as well as carrying out assessments and planning for the design of a longer-term programme in Central Sulawesi in support of sustainable peace and development.

• Peace and Development Analysis
  The Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Indonesia has been working in the recovery of post-conflict affected areas providing responses to vulnerable communities and working with local government and civil society. Over the last four years, UNDP has supported multi-sectoral initiatives to complement the efforts of the Government of Indonesia to support post-conflict recovery, long-term peace-building and sustainable development.

• Local Settlement Programme for East Timorese Refugees in Indonesia
  The local settlement programme is a joint effort of the government, UNDP, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), international donor governments, and other local stakeholders. Within this partnership, UNDP is supporting the Ministry of Settlements and Regional Infrastructure (KIMPRASWIL) in identifying appropriate settlement areas, ascertaining community support, and providing grants for community development activities to ensure that conditions for sustainable settlement are fostered.