Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme (Window B) · Fund reconciliations for previous months were completed 100% by the Senior Finance Officer, after the system was upgraded

Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration

Programme (Window B)

2014 SECOND QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

DONORS

PROJECT INFORMATION

Cover Photo: APRP Provincial Team in Kunar welcoming former fighters who joined the peace programme in June

2014 (Photo credit: UNDP)

Project ID: 00060777 (NIM) Duration: August 2010 – July 2015 ANDS Component: Security Contributing to NPP: Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration

Programme CPAP Outcome: Capacity in the state and non-state institutions

increased to contribute to overall stabilization and peace building.

UNDP Strategic Plan Component: Crisis Prevention and Recovery Total Budget: USD 221,205,252 2014 AWP Budget: USD 29,668,994 2014 Unfunded Budget: USD 9,450,000 Implementing Partner: Joint Secretariat of APRP Key Responsible Parties: APRP Joint Secretariat Chief Technical Advisor : William Ozkaptan Responsible Assistant Country Director: Shoaib Timory

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ACRONYMS

AGEs Anti Government Elements APRP Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme ASPR Agricultural Support to Peace and Reintegration AWP Annual Work Plan CSO Civil Society Organization FOCS Financial Oversight Committee Secretariat FOC Financial Oversight Committee FRIC Force Reintegration Cell HPC High Peace Council IDLG Independent Directorate of Local Governance ISAF International Security Assistance Force JS Joint Secretariat LMs Line Ministries MA Monitoring Agent MAIL Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock MTE Mid Term Evaluation MoF Ministry of Finance MoLSAMD Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled MoPW Ministry of Public Works MRRD Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development PDP Provincial Development Plan PFM Public Financial Management PJSTs Provincial Joint Secretariat Teams PPCs Provincial Peace Committees PWC Public Works Corps RPC Regional Programme Coordinator SGPs Small Grant Projects SOPs Standard Operating Procedures TA Transitional Assistance UNDP United Nations Development Programme

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 5

II. RESULTS: .................................................................................................................................. 7

OUTPUT 1: All three windows of the Peace and Reintegration Trust Fund are effectively managed

and monitored. ............................................................................................................................. 7

EXPENSES FOR THE QUARTER ................................................................................................ 8

OUTPUT 2: APRP central structures effectively deliver planning, monitoring, coordination and

reporting on key components of APRP ........................................................................................ 11

EXPENSES FOR THE QUARTER ............................................................................................... 13

OUTPUT 3: Subnational structures of APRP effectively deliver key components at the local level

.................................................................................................................................................... 16

EXPENSES FOR THE QUARTER .............................................................................................. 20

OUTPUT 4: Contributions made to sustainable peace and reintegration in provinces through

financial and programmatic support to the line ministries' community recovery programmes ... 23

EXPENSES FOR THE QUARTER .............................................................................................. 26

III. GENDER SPECIFIC RESULTS .............................................................................................. 29

IV. PARTNERSHIPS .................................................................................................................. 29

V. ISSUES .................................................................................................................................... 30

VI. RISKS ................................................................................................................................... 31

VII. LESSONS LEARNED ........................................................................................................... 32

VIII. FUTURE PLANS .................................................................................................................. 32

IX. ANNEXES ............................................................................................................................ 34

A. ANNEX 1: FINANCIAL TABLE .............................................................................................. 34

B. ANNEX 2: EXPENSES BY OUTPUT ......................................................................................35

C. ANNEX 3: EXPENSES BY DONOR ....................................................................................... 36

D. ANNEX 4: RISK LOG for 2014 .............................................................................................. 38

E. ANNEX 5: ISSUE LOG for 2014 ............................................................................................ 40

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Since 2010, the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme (APRP) has worked to promote peace, reconciliation and security in Afghan communities through outreach, reintegration, and community recovery initiatives. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has provided support for the peace and reintegration efforts of the Afghan government through assisting the Joint Secretariat (JS) of the APRP, Financial Oversight Committee Secretariat (FOCS) and partner Line Ministries (LMs) in the implementation of this Afghan-led programme. UNDP supports the APRP in partnership with development partners, including the Force Reintegration Cell (FRIC) of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). APRP has three funding Windows – A, B, and C – which are funded through the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Trust Fund (APRTF). Within this funding configuration, Window B is managed by UNDP, but UNDP technical support is provided to support the management of all three windows. In 2014, UNDP is focusing on supporting the APRP in working towards the achievement of four main outputs: 1) All three windows of the Peace and Reintegration Trust Fund are effectively managed; 2) APRP central structures effectively deliver planning, monitoring, coordination and reporting on key components of APRP; 3) Subnational structures of APRP effectively deliver key components at the local level; 4) Contributions made to sustainable peace and reintegration in provinces through financial and programmatic support to the line ministries' community recovery programmes. Progress was made in Q2 towards the achievement of outputs as follows. 1. All three windows of the Peace and Reintegration Trust Fund are effectively managed: The FOCS was able to produce January-March Trust Fund summary reports in the second quarter, and finalized an April-May report, to be released in due course. The FOCS capacity for completing bank reconciliation was enhanced with the national trust fund manager taking on leadership after the international finance specialist phased out as planned. The monitoring capacities improved with the FOCS conducting various spot checks, and ensuring better management of on-budget funds. 2. APRP central structures effectively deliver planning, monitoring, coordination and reporting on key components of APRP: The transition plan, which was approved in Q1, was foundational for future programming discussion in Q2. With the result of the election not yet finalized, discussions on a new way forward are ongoing. More concrete plans are expected to be in place following the conclusion of the presidential elections. The focus in Q2 was to ensure ongoing APRP projects contribute to supporting the peace efforts. This was done through intensive work to review APRP Work Plan of LMs. 3. Subnational structures of APRP effectively deliver key components at the local level: Despite the uncertainty of the outcome of the presidential elections, reintegration of former insurgents has occurred in 24 provinces with 264 additional former fighters joining the programme in Q2. The total number of reintegrees that joined the programme since its inception is 8,634. Over 35 outreach activities were conducted by Provincial Peace

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Committees (PPCs) and Provincial Joint Secretariat Teams (PJSTs), with a focus on advocating for peaceful and uninterrupted elections. The ongoing 54 Small Grants Projects (SGPs), which aim to support the reintegration of communities, are providing benefits such as the provision of livelihoods support, and improved access to community infrastructure. 4. Contributions made to sustainable peace and reintegration in provinces through

financial and programmatic support to the line ministries' community recovery

programmes: For Q2 2014, despite the reduction of LM’s programmes due to the limited

budget availability, APRP support the remaining activities of ongoing projects. The budget

allocated for community recovery will not be sufficient to support any new projects and

new reintegrees, except in Badghis. LM’s programme implementation also had a slow start

in 2014 as the work plan was not finalized until June 2014. However, it was encouraging

that MAIL initiated support to APRP from their own resources. The new projects are only in

Badghis – they include some NABDP-initiated Women’s Empowerment Projects, and a new

Public Works Corps (PWC) project initiated by the Ministry of Public Work (MoPW).

While APRP momentum was maintained, and progress was made in Q2, APRP faced a number of risks and issues in programme implementation, including: election disputes and the political transition; security deterioration in some areas; reduction in the community recovery budget; late approval of the 2014 LMs work plan; delay in recruitment of MA and uncertainty in future policy on APRP. Priorities for the upcoming quarters will include further work on the transition plan and the way forward for APRP, developing concrete planning to ensure ongoing and core activities are supported, and resource mobilization.

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II. RESULTS:

OUTPUT 1: All three windows of the Peace and Reintegration Trust Fund

are effectively managed and monitored.

Indicator 1.1: % of monthly reports on APRP Trust Fund distributed on time;

The monthly financial reports for all on-budget ministries were to be prepared by the FOCS

based on data obtained from the national financial database system. The National Trust

Fund Manager, with support from the UNDP Financial Management Specialist, prepared

and provided the January-March 2014 Trust Fund (TF) report during the second quarter of

2014. The April and May 2014 TF updates are being finalized, and will be circulated in due

course.

With the approval of budgets in 2014, funds for the second quarter to LMs were provided in

a timely manner, based on the LMs meeting requirements. LMs reported the financial

progress for the second quarter and the solution devised to simplify the Window C

reporting is yielding better results for the timely updating of TF summary. The

arrangements and technical solutions have enabled faster obtaining of financial data to

ensure TF summary updates are on time.

Indicator 1.2: % of fund Reconciliations submitted by FOCS National Trust Fund Manager;

The national financial database system (AFMIS) still faces technical issues, which delayed

the May report from MOF, and UNDP is advised that these issues have been resolved as of

June 2014. The system was only able to produce reports with all data elements during the

month of May and June 2014 following the upgrades completed by the AFMIS technical

team.

Fund reconciliations for previous months were completed 100% by the Senior Finance

Officer, after the system was upgraded with guidance from the National Trust Fund

Manager. This enhancement of FOCS capacity has been achieved as planned.

Indicator 1.3: % of FOCS Monitoring Reports submitted to JS, LMs and UNDP;

The 2014 full year budget for LMs was submitted to FOC for final review and approval

during the month of June 2014, after review of the budget details by the Technical

Committee during the month of May 2014. Due to the unavailability of ministers for the

FOC meeting, an email request for approval from FOC members was circulated for the final

review and approval of these budgets. All budgets were reviewed and approved at the FOC,

including MRRD overall budget. However, the detailed plans of all projects were pending

Technical Committee (TC) review.

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The FOCS has not conducted field monitoring (outside Kabul) during the quarter, however,

there were spot-checks of documentation, financial and otherwise, of APRP Cells in the

Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD), the Ministry of Labour, Social

Welfare, Martyred and Disabled (MoLSAMD) and MoPW. The FOCS also followed up on the

MOI’s long pending advances, in order to have the reports rendered and advances

liquidated. From this effort, fifty percent of the outstanding advances have been cleared

and the remaining fifty percent are under process.

Indicator 1.4: SOP for on-budget fund management is available

A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) related to on-budget fund management was developed in Q1. This SOP defines the operational framework for the fund inclusion into the Public Financial Management (PFM) system, better management of international assistance and, in particular, management of activities and financial transactions using the system. The SOP is applicable to processes of on-budget fund management, including funding requests and expenditure reporting. The SOP is a comprehensive guideline for on-budget fund management. As the document is prepared primarily for the APRP on-budget IPs, this SOP also provides guidance on effectively harmonizing APRP procedures to reflect both government and UNDP standards/rules/regulations as well as with other UNDP projects that are on-budget.

Indicator 1.5: Gender responsive budget developed and monitored for programme

components

Communications are ongoing with JS Gender Unit and APRP leadership on achieving the implementation of a gender-responsive budget. The aim is to ensure that APRP’s budget is gender-sensitive and that gender is mainstreamed in all APRP plans. In particular, the objective is to encourage women’s participation in the peace programme. During the second quarter, the work focused on trying to ensure that some budget items were allocated in support of activities by non-state actors, including women’s groups.

EXPENSES FOR THE QUARTER

During Q2 of 2014, a total of USD 127,588 was spent for this output. For more details,

please see Annex 2.

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Below is a snapshot of where Output 1 is in relation to its quarterly targets at the end of Q2 2014.

Table 1: Peace and Integration Trust fund management

2014 Baseline 2014 Annual Targets Q2 Planned Q2 Actual Comments

1. 60% of monthly APRP TF reports distributed on time (Window-A information as shared by the WB/MRRD);

1. 100% of monthly APRP TF reports distributed within two weeks of the subsequent month (Effective coordination with MRRD for sharing of Window-A expenditure reports timely)

Monthly APRP TF reports during the 2nd quarter are being finalized.

The reports for the month of April and May 2014 are ready and awaiting Window C bank statements for finalization. Windows A and B of financial information and C are already tabulated.

2. Fund reconciliation on 50% cases done by the National Trust Fund Manager

2. Fund reconciliation on 100% cases completed by National Trust Fund manager.

Fund reconciliation on 100% cases completed by National Trust Fund manager.

Fund reconciliation was completed by National Trust Fund Manager 100% of cases for the quarter.

The National Trust Fund Manager has consistently been able to complete this task since the beginning of the second quarter.

3. 60% of the FOCS monitoring reports are shared with JS and relevant LMs;

3. 100% of FOCS regular monitoring reports shared with UNDP, JS and LMs on time;

At least 3 Monitoring visits made by FOCS and Spot checks arranged as and when the Financial Reports available from on-budget entities.

FOCS conducted monitoring of LMs in Kabul and performed spot-checks of financial and other documentation of APRP Cells in MRRD, MOLSAMD, MoPW. Concrete monitoring plans are in place for the field visits to Badghis, Khost, Kapisa, Baghlan, Kunduz, Badakhsan, Faryab, Kandahar and Herat.

FOCS has allocated funds for independent M&E activities for the remaining period of 2014.

4. No SOP for APRP on-budget fund management;

4. SOP for on-budget fund management finalized by April 2014

Draft SoP for on-budget fund management was finalized and endorsed.

Draft SoP has not yet been finalized and endorsed by FOCS as there were no FOC

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meetings in the second quarter.

5. No gender responsive budget

5. Gender responsive budget developed and monitored for new projects (SGPs and LMs) and non-state actors component

Gender responsive budget developed by LMs and JS as part of their work plan.

Gender responsive budget is partly reflected in LMs and JS budget, but further consultation is required between JS Management, JS Gender Unit and UNDP to ensure the implementation of gender responsive budget.

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OUTPUT 2: APRP central structures effectively deliver planning, monitoring,

coordination and reporting on key components of APRP

The second quarter was the period when the APRP management finalized work plans and the allocation of resources in 2014. While the first quarter was covered under the emergency budget, the second quarter (until the end of 2014) is covered under the Annual Work Plan (AWP) for 2014. APRP reviewed the work plan from all LMs and JS to ensure it accords to priorities and the target conceived by APRP itself. Since there is a gap between resources needed for continuing the programme and what is actually available, the plans and budget allocation required APRP to prioritize activities so as remain within the budget, but without compromising core objectives of the programme.

Indicator 2.1: Percentage of planning documents developed reflecting clear commitment

and plans to support peace and reintegration

The finalized overall APRP work plan was done in the second quarter of 2014. Planning was decided based on various criteria, such as the commitment to support reintegrees and the community in the area where reintegration is happening. The 5 work plans submitted to JS, and discussed in the Technical Committee on 8 June 2014 (MRRD, MoLSAMD, IDLG, MAIL and MoPW), clearly demonstrated how peace and reintegration would be supported. However, there were questions concerning the NSP programme, which was funded through Window A, where MRRD was urged to show the relevance of the NSP for APRP.

Since the LMs programming is not new, but ongoing, the approach was to ensure the building of a close relationship to APRP. In the case of MoPW’s work plan, there was shown to be support for reintegration through the provision of employment of reintegrees on the road maintenance crews, where at least 60% of the workers are reintegrees. IDLG’s work plan was finalized after inputs were provided. Key issue was they need to ensure the plan for 2014 discussed the transition strategy on how APRP provincial structures could be sustained in the future, including the possibility to integrate them into the local governance structure. For MRRD, the work plan needs to reflect how the existing NABDP and NRAP projects support APRP. For new projects in Badghis, this means that planning will be done in a consultative manner with the line departments, with PPC and PJST working with JS on deciding the new projects in Badghis.

Overall, in this quarter, 80% of planning documents demonstrated clear commitment and plans to support peace and reintegration before approval.

Indicator 2.2: Reports developed and/or were verified and disseminated as per project

reporting criteria (based on the reporting template, with clear criteria on measuring

program impact)

The JS regularly releases various reports, including APRP quarterly reports (separate from the UNDP quarterly report). The 2014 first quarter report was not released. However, JS will combine the 1st quarter and the 2nd quarter reports into one, covering a six month reporting

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period. In this six month version, JS will also use various indicators and the target agreed in the final UNDP AWP for 2014. It means JS is also to capture the relevant indicators of the AWP in their reports, so as to shift from anecdotal evidence to focusing on results and impact. With this plan, it is expected JS and UNDP reports will become more consistent with indicators in the AWP. However, JS will still report on the activities of Window A and C.

Indicator 2.3: Key policy documents reviewed for gender sensitivity and adjusted if

required

During the second quarter, the JS Gender Unit reviewed the full year 2014 AWP and some of the LMs plans. The JS Gender Unit was represented at APRP meetings and regular JS meetings, where they provided direct input on planning, programme implementation and policy decisions by APRP leadership. Since there were no major policy documents developed by APRP, during this quarter, the focus of JS Gender Unit was to assist the JS in the implementation of APRP activities based on the existing work plans.

Indicator 2.4: APRP transition plan developed to ensure peace and reintegration is

mainstreamed in the government policies, programmes and activities beyond APRP

programme

While the earlier draft of the transition plan was presented and acknowledged on 12 March, 2014 Technical Committee meeting, APRP transition planning is an ongoing process that has to be in light of the new government and further revision based on continuing discussion on the new way forward for APRP. In the second quarter, JS (in consultation with HPC) has conducted various internal discussions on preparing the briefing for the new government on the peace programme.

The new priority for JS is to work on the future strategy of APRP under the new leadership in

the country. JS leadership believes there is a need to prepare for the second phase of APRP,

which is to focus on reconciliation and reintegration activities by closely connecting the two

activities. However, the final decision on the future of APRP will be taken by the new

government, which will be determined by the final result of the election process.

Indicator 2.5: Number of independent monitoring reports produced by Monitoring Agent

During this period, the Monitoring Agent (MA) developed a database, recording all relevant

internal and external reports, GIS mapping and meeting minutes, to provide an institutional

history of the monitoring process thus far. The monitoring implementation methodology and

rationale was presented and discussed with the APRP Line Ministries, international donors and

RPCs. Monitoring data for the indicators on the domains matrix (1, 2, 4, 5) was also collected

from the development line ministries. Throughout this period, the monitoring agent’s team

leader has continued to work on the procurement process within UNDP for a local monitoring

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partner. The financial evaluation is now being finalized for the received bids from the

organizations who responded to the request for proposal (RfP). As the actual fieldwork did not

start during this quarter due to the ongoing procurement process of a local monitoring partner,

no monitoring reports were produced.

Indicator 2.6: Number of monitoring visits and reports produced by JS M&E team

The monitoring visits were reduced during the election to avoid unnecessary risk. However, the M&E team managed to visit North East Region (Kunduz, Takhar and Badakhshan). Kunduz was monitored by M&E central office, but Badakhshan was visited by the regional M&E team. The purpose of the visit was to ascertain information on the implementation of some projects of Line Ministries and SGPs, particularly the forestry project. While the visit by the M&E central team was reduced, JS regional M&E teams did regularly visit provinces, including Herat. The visit to Herat was conducted to assess project implementation of NRAP, MoPW and MAIL.

General findings include coordination issues amongst provincial stakeholders to ensure the implementation was completed within the timeline. The M&E team managed to work with the local team on ensuring the projects are being supported and implemented. M&E reports were submitted to the leadership of JS and it will be highlighted in the six months APRP report to be released by JS. In this quarter, there were 5 monitoring visits conducted and 5 internal reports produced.

Monitoring visits were planned to Helmand, Kandahar, Uruzgan and if possible, to Zabul. The focus of the visits will be to check financial documentation and aspects of project implementation. Most of this will be done in the third quarter. In addition, M&E plans to visit Logar, Paktiya and Ghazni. All of which are expected to be done in the third quarter.


During Q2 of 2014, a total of USD 194,267 was spent for this output. For more details, please

see Annex 2.

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Table 2: Support to APRP Central Structures


2.1: 50% of the annual work plans developed by APRP partners demonstrated clear commitment and plans to support peace and reintegration

100% of planning documents demonstrate clear commitment and plans to support peace and reintegration before approval

100% of planning documents

by LMs demonstrated clear

commitment and plans to

support APRP

80% of planning documents by

LMs demonstrated clear

commitment and plans to

support peace and

reintegration

The target could

not be achieved as

MRRD (1 out of 5

line ministries) did

not manage to

submit their plans

properly, especially

on NSP

2.2: APRP reports developed and disseminated were based on unclear results, framework and criteria/definitions of program impact.

At least 2 regular JS reports were developed and disseminated using clear results framework and criteria of program impact

APRP 2nd quarter report

developed and disseminated

using clear results framework

and criteria program impact

APRP developed a six month

progress report (combining the

first and second quarter) and

disseminated them using clear

results framework and criteria

program impact

Since APRP did not

release the 1st

quarter report, JS

will release a six

month progress

report

2.3: No document systematically reviewed for gender sensitivity

At least 2 policy documents were systematically reviewed for gender sensitivity and adjusted if required.

JS Gender Unit will review

any new policy documents

developed by APRP

There was no new policy

documents produced in this

quarter. However, JS Gender

Unit continued to follow

planning processes and

contributed to assessment on

gender sensitivity.

2.4: No transition /sustainability plan

APRP transition/sustainability

APRP transition plan was Overall transition plan is

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developed plan developed endorsed and agreed by all

stakeholders.

continued to be discussed in the

context of the new way forward

for APRP

2.5: No monitoring and reports by MA

Ten weekly reports by monitoring agent from 4 provinces, including monitoring gender impact.

No weekly reports plan. No weekly reports produced.

2.6: Eighteen visits to 18 Provinces conducted. 18 Provincial reports produced.

6. Eighteen visits to 18 Provinces (joint teams) and 18 reports produced

Visits planned to 5 provinces

and 5 reports produced.

JS M&E and the regional M&E

teams visited 5 provinces and

produced 5 internal reports.

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OUTPUT 3: Subnational structures of APRP effectively deliver key

components at the local level

Indicator 3.1: Reconciled AGEs biometrically enrolled and Transitional Assistance

distributed

During the second Quarter of 2014, the momentum of APRP Field Operations continued to accelerate through various engagements with insurgent groups in key provinces in Afghanistan. Reintegration of former insurgents occurred in 24 provinces throughout Afghanistan, resulting in a total number of 264 people being biometrically enrolled. This brings the cumulative number of reconciled AGEs to 8634.

TA was distributed to 476 reintegrees during the quarter, bringing the total number of reintegrees receiving TA in 2014 to 902. (This figure includes reintegrees enrolled during 2013 who are receiving TA in 2014). Negotiations are underway to enroll an additional 641 AGEs into the programme.

The context for reintegration during this time period was affected by the uncertainty of the outcome of the presidential elections, leading to a “wait and see” attitude by some prospective reintegrees. In some parts of the country, including provinces in the Western Region, threats of violence prevented AGE’s from travelling to the sites of biometric enrolment, and delaying their participation in the programme. On the other hand, reports from the field have suggested that some areas where reintegration has taken place saw a positive impact in the increased number and access to voting stations during the presidential election and run-off.

Reintegrees Demobilized by APRP team in Kapisa

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Reintegration Summary (Source: JS)

TOTAL as of the end of

2013

TOTAL for Q1 2014

TOTAL for Q2 2014

TOTAL for Q1 + Q2

2014

Cumulative TOTAL as of the end of Q2 2014

Reintegrees Biometrically Enrolled 7,796 574 264 838 8,634

Key Commanders 693 62 12 74 767

Ongoing Negotiations 641 641 641

Weapons Collected/Registered 6,144 515 128 643 6,787

Total number of Transitional Assistance packages Delivered 7,626 426 476 902 8,528

Indicator 3.2: No. of provinces undertaking conflict mapping and incorporating it into

Provincial Development Plan (PDP)

The conflict mapping and analysis will provide guidance on relevant programming in provinces. In order to coincide with the annual provincial planning process, APRP will start the conflict mapping exercise in the third quarter by working closely with PPCs and PJSTs in five pilot provinces, namely Herat, Nangahar, Mazar, Kunduz and Kandahar. These provinces were chosen by JS in consultation with the Regional Programme Coordinators who will conduct the conflict mapping together with PPCs and PJSTs.

Indicator 3.3: No. of outreach activities conducted by PPCs in support of peace and

reintegration that is recorded

More than 35 outreach activities were conducted by PPCs during the quarter. PPCs were active with a major focus of outreach during this quarter (and in quarter 1) was on advocating for peaceful and uninterrupted elections. In Herat province, PPC organized an outreach event to encourage women’s participation in the presidential election. Other outreach activities focused on reducing the targeting of civilians in the conflict, radio round-tables to discuss local conflict resolution and the role of women in peace and conflict resolution.

Indicator 3.4: No. of activities organized by APRP provincial teams aimed at promoting

women's participation in peace process

Unlike Q1, in Q2 APRP did not have major events to promote women’s participation in the peace process, as the key focus in provinces is to ensure a successful election and participation. However, in Faryab, coordination with the Women’s Network on Peace was done by local PJST. In Jalalabad, as part of peace education for university student, a workshop for female students was conducted in June 2014. APRP provincial teams in Herat, Badghis, Kunar and JS Gender Unit initiated internal discussions to nominate some prominent women and men from

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their provinces as N-Peace Awardees. In total, five activities were organized by the APRP provincial team related to women’s participation in peace process.

Indicator 3.5: % of community development projects that contribute to mitigating local conflicts

The data collection and analysis related to this indicator will commence in the 3rd Quarter, when the independent monitoring activities begin. However, as the number of new community development projects being funded in 2014 is limited, the assessment will only be conducted for completed projects.

Indicator 3.6: Number of community members benefited through SGPs

The funding support for SGPs in 2014 is predominantly budgeted to complete ongoing projects from 2013. New SGPs developed in Badghis province are the exception to this. The PJST in Badghis has identified 11 SGP projects and is now working on obtaining the required documentation, such as engineering reports, drawings and bill of quantities. The remaining SGPs under implementation were started in 2013 and will be completed throughout 2014.

As such, the figures for community members benefited through SGPs are cumulative for all SGPs funded by APRP, and include community members benefitting both directly and indirectly from the projects.

SGP Summary (Source: JS)

While PJSTs have been encouraged to diversify the type of SGP being implemented, most of the projects have fallen into one of three categories – irrigation, roads and bridges and water supply. The chart below shows the distribution of SGPs by type.

Small Grants Projects As of June 30, 2014

Total number of SGP proposals approved 160

Number of projects currently ongoing or waiting for first funding tranche

54

Number of projects completed 106

Number of provinces where SGPs are being implemented 25

Number of Districts where SGPs are being implemented 85

Number of community members benefitting from SGPs 181,939

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Indicator 3.7: Number of different kinds of groups participating in peace dialogue or

advocacy initiatives

In order to help root and sustain peace in communities, APRP supports the inclusion of a broad range of groups in peace dialogue and advocacy initiatives. During this quarter a wide range of groups were involved in these activities, including women’s groups; writers and poets; local elders; Ulema and religious scholars; youth groups; human rights groups and media.

Highlights of participation include the following: In Herat, an exhibition on peace was held to familiarize university students with themes of peace. The PJST in the Ghor province facilitates a weekly radio show on peace and conflict resolution. Islamic scholars and youth gathered together in Badakhshan to discuss peace initiatives. Jawzjan PPC and PJST continued to work with local elders to ensure humanitarian access to victims of flooding.

Students and youths attending Peace Education Programme in Jalalabad in June 2014.

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Indicator 3.8: Number of regions with working partnerships between PPCs/PJSTs and

CSOs

Partnership activities between PPCs/PJSTs and CSOs took place in all regions during the reporting period. These activities were varied in their focus, from coordination activities to event implementation. Highlights from the regions include:

Western Region: Coordination between Herat PPC, PJST, and CSOs has become standard practice for peace-related events, with each party being included in ceremonies and gatherings related to peace.

Northern Region: In Samangan, APRP stakeholders and CSOs worked together on an event to encourage local poets and writers to include messages of peace in their poems and writings.

Eastern Region: A CSO in Jalalabad partnered with PPC/PJST in a peace education workshop attended by 50 university students.

Northeastern Region: Baghlan partnerships were extended not only to CSOs but are now inclusive of Ulema as well.


During Q2 of 2014, a total of USD 1,481,732 was spent for this output. For more details, please

see Annex 2.

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Table 3: Support provided to APRP subnational structures


1. 7796 former AGES reintegrated into APRP – 7626 TA packages were distributed

1. 1,500 new AGEs biometrically enrolled and 1,500 TA packages distributed

375 new AGEs

biometrically enrolled and

375 TA packages

distributed

264 AGEs are

biometrically enrolled and

weapons handed over

and registered. The

disbursement of TA was

provided to 476

reintegrees.

The figure for TA

includes TA

distribution to

reintegrees

enrolled in previous

quarters

2. Only initial conflict mapping was conducted

2. At least 5 provinces undertake conflict mapping and integrate into PDP

N/A N/A Systematic conflict mapping exercise will be initiated in the 3rd quarter

3. Insufficient data available on outreach activities conducted by PPCs in support of peace and reintegration

3. 100 outreach activities conducted by PPCs in support of peace and reintegration

25 outreach activities conducted by PPCs

More than 35 outreach activities were conducted by PPCs during the quarter

4. Insufficient data available on activities aimed at promoting women’s participation in the peace process

4. 10 activities organized by APRP provincial teams aimed at promoting women's participation in peace process

2 activities organized by APRP provincial team to promote women’s participation

Two key small activities organized to promote women participation in peace process in Faryab and Jalalabad, and three related to N Peace work in Herat, Kunar and Badghis.

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5. No data on percentage of community development projects contributing to mitigating local conflicts

5. 25% of community development projects contribute to mitigating local conflicts

N/A N/A This indicator will be measured from Q3 through various visits and assessment exercises in provinces

6. 183,959 community members benefited through SGP projects

6. 70,000 of community members benefited through SGP projects

20,000 community members benefited through SGP projects

Cumulatively 181,939 community members have benefited through SGP projects

7. No data available on kinds of groups participating in peace dialogues

7. At least 6 different kinds of groups (youth, women, peace, disabled, media, Ulemas groups, etc.) participate in peace dialogue or advocacy initiative

2 different kinds of groups participate in peace dialogues or advocacy initiative

6 different kinds of groups (youth, women, media, human rights, authors and Ulema) participated in peace dialogues and advocacy

8. No data on working relationships established at the regional level

8. All 6 regions have working relationships between PPCs/PJSTs and CSOs

4 regions have working relationships/engagements between PPCs/PJSTs and CSOs

All 6 regions jointly planned and implemented activities between PPCs/PJSTs and CSOs

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OUTPUT 4: Contributions made to sustainable peace and reintegration in

provinces through financial and programmatic support to the line ministries'

community recovery programmes

Since 2011, LMs’ programs have supported reintegration through the provision of livelihood

and vocational training opportunities for reintegrees and community members, as well as

improvement in community infrastructure. In 2013, according to LMs’ reports, these programs

provided 3,400 reintegrees and 34,000 community members with direct benefits, such as

access to improved services, livelihoods and vocational training opportunities. For 2014, due to

the reduction in budget allocated for LMs’ community recovery programmes, there are few

new projects planned. One exception to this is Badghis province, where some donor funds are

earmarked.

There are some success cases and encouraging trends for LMs’ programmes in 2014. For

example, in line with the priority of community recovery programmes emphasized in the

transition plan for APRP, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) is

supporting APRP projects with its own resources. Agricultural Support to Peace and

Reintegration (ASPR) Programme has supported the reforestation of 1,200 Ha of land in eight

provinces through the transplanting and watering of pistachio saplings since 2012. For 2014,

MAIL has taken the responsibility of watering of 1,200 Ha of land (57 projects) in order to make

a contribution to peace and reintegration. In addition, in Q2, National Area Based

Development Programme (NABDP) formulated women’s empowerment projects with the

purpose of increasing livelihood opportunities for women from communities where

reintegration takes place through carpet weaving and literacy courses.

Indicator 4.1: % of developing projects (by LMs) planned at the provincial level and signed

by PPC and PJST

Due to the limited funds allocated to community recovery programs implemented by LMs,

new projects were to be formulated in the Badghis province alone. Bottom-up planning at the

provincial level and coordination between LMs and APRP (PPCs and PJSTs) is critical to

ensuring that projects are relevant to reintegration. In Q2, the Ministry of Public Works

(MoPW) initiated a PWC project in Badghis. In coordination with PJST, PWC started to recruit

workers to be trained to carry out routine maintenance work of roads. In addition, in

consultation with PJST in Badghis, NABDP formulated five new women’s empowerment

projects, with the aim of improving women’s livelihoods through carpet weaving training

course. Out of the six new projects planned during Q2, 100% (six projects) were planned at the

provincial level, endorsed by PJST.

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Indicator 4.2: No of reintegrees benefitting directly through ASPR/reforestation projects

As mentioned above, in 2014 MAIL is taking responsibility for the watering of pistachio forests,

established by ASPR in support of APRP. This entails the watering of pistachio saplings

covering 1,200 Ha of land in 57 re-forestation projects in 8 provinces (Herat, Samangan,

Kunduz, Faryab, Badghis, Takhar, Baghlan and Kunar). Following preparation by MAIL and

Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock offices in these provinces, watering

activities started in June, except for Faryab. In June, 91 reintegrees and 805 community

members worked to help the watering activities in these projects as direct beneficiaries. These

projects created 6,985 labour days during the reporting period.

Indicator 4.3: No. of Ha of land reforested and irrigated

In Q2, MAIL supported APRP by taking the responsibility of watering of 1,200 Ha of pistachio

reforestation project sites. In Q2, out of 1,200 Ha, MAIL irrigated 779 Ha of land in eight

provinces. Watering season usually starts around April. Due to larger rainfall than usual this

spring, as well as the time it took for MAIL to make arrangements in all 8 provinces, watering

for this year started in June. Out of the eight provinces, watering activities started in seven

provinces, while they will start in July in Faryab. In Q3, all 1,200 Ha are going to be irrigated.

Indicator 4.4: % of MoLSAMD VET trainees that have employment (self or wage) following

training (including from previous years' projects)

One of the main activities of the

Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs,

Martyrs and Disabled (MoLSAMD) this

year is to conduct a tracer survey of

vocational education training (VET)

trainees to determine the % of trainees

that are employed (either self or wage)

following the completion of training.

According to MoLSAMD, VET was

delivered to 5,400 trainees (1,965

reintegrees, 2220 male community

members and 1,215 female community

members) since 2012. The survey

exercise has not yet started, as

MoLSAMD’s work plan for 2014 was

only endorsed in June by the Technical

Committee. The exercise is envisaged

Women from reintegree communities attending a tailoring course in Saripul

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to start in Q3, for the duration of three months.

Indicator 4.5: No of reintegrees trained and employed by MoPW PWC projects and kms of

road routinely maintained

In 2013, MoPW’s PWC employed 1,878 workers

(820 reintegrees and 1,058 community

members) who worked on routine road

maintenance in eight provinces (Baghlan,

Kunduz, Faryab, Herat, Nangarhar, Paktia,

Uruzgan and Badakshan). For 2014, due to a

reduction in budget, MoPW was only allocated

with enough resources to support 1,343

workers (from May). Following the

endorsement of PWC work plan for 2014 in

May, an evaluation was conducted to select

workers, including continuing and new

workers. As a result, by the end of Q2, 922 workers (531 reintegrees and 391 community

members) were employed and working on routine maintenance of 384 km of road in seven

provinces. As of the end of Q2, the recruitment process in Badakhshan was ongoing. The

process was also ongoing in Badghis province, which is a new province for PWC for 2014.

Summary of PWC workforce as of end of Q2 (Source: MoPW)

Reintegrees

Community

Members Total

Baghlan 103 60 163

Kunduz 38 103 141

Faryab 100 14 114

Herat 148 1 149

Nangarhar 117 40 157

Paktia 24 88 112

Uruzgan 1 85 86

Badakshan - - -

Badghis - - -

Total 531 391 922

MoPW employing reintegrees in Herat and Badghis province under Public Work Corps scheme

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Indicator 4.6: % of development projects with females in project management/decision-

making level

As mentioned above, there were six projects formulated in Q2, all in the Badghis province (one

project for PWC and five women -empowerment projects by NABDP). The projects

implemented by NABDP are aimed at promoting livelihood opportunities for women in

communities where reintegration takes place, through training in carpet weaving and literacy,

for five months. Each project will train 40 women. As these projects are targeted at women,

supervisors and trainers will be females. For the PWC project, as this is very labour-intensive,

there will be no women involved. Thus, five out of six new projects for this year (83 %) will have

females in project management level.


During Q2 of 2014, a total of USD 1,032,053 was spent for this output. For more details, please

see Annex 2.

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Table 4: Line Ministry community recovery programmes


4.1: No data available 100% of development projects (by LMs) planned at the provincial level are signed

100 % of development

projects planned at the

provincial level are signed by

PPC and PJST

100 % of development

projects planned at the

provincial level are

signed by PPC and PJST

4.2: 825 reintegrees benefitted directly through ASPR/reforestation projects (Source: ASPR)

1,000 reintegrees benefitting directly through ASPR/reforestation projects

144 reintegrees benefitting

directly through

ASPR/reforestation projects

91 reintegrees

benefitting directly

through

ASPR/reforestation

projects

Q2 Actual is slightly off

target due to the time it

took for project

mobilization and late start

of watering activities

4.3: 1,200 Ha of land reforested and irrigated (Source:ASPR)

1,200 Ha of land reforested and irrigated

1,200 Ha of land irrigated 779 Ha of land irrigated Q2 Actual is slightly off

target due to the time it

took for project

mobilization and late start

of watering activities

4.4: No data available 25 % of VET trainees have employment (self or wage) following training

The survey was not planned for Q2

The survey was not

planned for Q2

Survey exercise is planned

to start in Q3

4.5: 820 reintegrees trained and employed by MoPW PWC projects and 1,500 kms of road routinely maintained (Source: MoPW)

700 reintegrees trained and employed by MoPW PWC projects and 480 kms of road routinely maintained

500 reintegrees trained and employed by MoPW PWC projects and 350 kms of road routinely maintained

531 reintegrees trained

and employed by

MoPW PWC projects

and 384 kms of road

routinely maintained

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4.6: No data available 15 % of development projects have females in project management/decision making level

15 % of development projects have females in project management/decision making level

83 % of development

projects have females in

project

management/decision

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III. GENDER SPECIFIC RESULTS

In Q2, some prominent Afghan women and men, with support from UNDP, were being nominated for N-Peace Awards. N-Peace Awards were first launched in 2011 to recognize and profile female and male leaders/peace-builders in Asia. Coordinated by the N-Peace Network across Asia Pacific, the awards are to honour women and men who demonstrate leadership in building peace and empowering their communities. Through the APRP network, UNDP and JS nominated five candidates (two women and three men) from HPC and PPC. Outside this network, Afghan local NGOs and Civil Society groups also nominated prominent Afghans for the award. Even though the number of winners is limited, it will be an opportunity for Afghan representatives to connect with various other N-Peace networks from other Asia Pacific countries. The winner will be announced late July 2014.

In consultation with the JS Development Unit, NABDP designed the Women Empowerment Project in Badghis province (the only province where APRP have enough resources to implement new projects in 2014). Five Gender Empowerment Projects through NABDP were proposed by the PPC and PJST from the province while the selection of the beneficiaries was conducted collectively with other provincial stakeholders. Under the current plan, it is expected that 200 Afghan women will benefit from carpet weaving skills, supporting trade and access the market, while at the same time receiving literary training skills. The overall objective of this project is to improve the livelihood of Afghan women in Badghis. The implementation of this project will be done in the third quarter.

In this quarter, UNDP Country Office initiated the Women Leadership Training for Afghan women. The aim is to train female leaders who will help to further move the gender equality agenda within high-level decision making, peace talks, peace building and conflict resolution. While the final preparation is being done for its implementation in autumn, the UNDP APRP support team is working with the UNDP country office on finalization of the concept behind the training. The next step will be to work with the JS Gender Unit and JS leadership to ensure that APRP fully benefits from this initiative, and that the approach is helpful in providing Afghan women with an opportunity to networking on peace issues.

IV. PARTNERSHIPS

In Q2, APRP worked closely with partners in the finalizing of the work plans of various ministries for 2014. With the limited budget available, the engagement is on how to give priority to key and core components of the programme, mainly: reintegration of former fighters, the provision of TA, the commander programme and outreach activities of PPCs. In addition to the work plan approval, the focus is on initiating discussion of the transition and the future of APRP. While donors have expressed their commitment to continue supporting for APRP, lack of clarity on the new way forward and the mainstreaming of some line ministries projects are a concern for many donors.

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Q2 was a quarter with further reduction of support from FRIC/ISAF, now left with only 2 full-time and 1 part-time staff. However, FRIC continued to be part of the tripartite discussions, and together, the work on coordinating for planning and shaping the future direction of APRP is continuing. In order to accelerate the process and accommodate the availability of various donors, the Virtual Project Board was also planned in the second quarter, and organized in the third quarter on 7 July 2014. The agenda of the virtual project board was to seek the swift approval of 2014 AWP. However, it was agreed that the future project board is to be done properly, with all stakeholders expecting to participate in person. In Q2, the UNDP APRP Support Team worked closely with the donor representatives to APRP, the UK and Japan. Formal and informal consultations were organized to brief donor representative on the status of various outstanding issues, and to ensure common understanding on topics relevant to the programme. A meeting was organized with Japan to engage on their future commitment, as well as the overall issues on APRP new way forwards.

V. ISSUES

Election and political transition

The presidential election disputes continue to have an effect on APRP planning for the next

year and resource mobilization. Funding commitment from donors requires APRP clarity on

the plan for next year. Additionally, the election process occupied all attention from the

Afghan and the international community. It also slowed down the current implementation, as

both rounds of the election were in the 2nd quarter. Most of the monitoring visits could not be

conducted, as provincial stakeholders are focusing on ensuring the election implementation.

The plan for a unified government might also affect how the peace programme looks in the

future.

Security impact

Reports indicated that the security situation is getting more tense in some provinces that were

previously peaceful. Some media reports highlighted that the intensity of fighting was higher

this quarter than the first one. The deterioration of the security situation in some places will

have a serious impact on the security of reintegrees and APRP work in general.

Reduction in Community Recovery Budget

With the budget reduction of APRP, the allocated budget is just enough to sustain on-going

projects and limited amount of new projects. This means that new reintegrees that join the

program – except for Badghis – will not benefit from the same level of support as previous

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ones, as most new reintegrees will not benefit from LM projects. Any messaging or outreach to

potential reintegrees must take this into consideration, so that expectations are managed and

potential reintegrees are aware of the level of support available. With only Badghis having

funds to implement new projects this year, it will also mean unequal benefit packages for

communities between Badghis and the rest of the country. Discrepancy between Badghis and

other provinces will have an impact on equity perception.

Late Approval of 2014 Work Plan

Despite the approval of the budget by FOC in March, the approval of the LMs work plan only happened in June. With the late planning and approval of the LMs work plan, the result has been slower programme delivery. It is expected that this year will also see slow delivery of the program.

VI. RISKS

Resource Mobilization for 2015

For 2015, donors have expressed an interest in continuing their support of the programme. In

order to ensure their commitment, APRP must formulate next year’s plan as soon as possible.

Since the new government has not been established, a complete plan for next year and beyond

will be unlikely in the immediate future. The other option is to have some tentative plans that

could be discussed with donors, to ensure timely financial commitment for next year while we

wait for the future government to endorse the new way forward.

Delay in recruitment of Independent Monitoring Agent

While the arrival of the MA Team Leader helped with the planning and design of the monitoring framework, the recruitment of the monitoring agent itself continues to delay the actual exercise of monitoring in the field. Having to balance between accelerating the process and compliance with internal UNDP system is still the main reason for the slow process of the recruitment of a local partner, and thus MA work. A delay in this process reduces the period for monitoring, as well as opportunities for using data gathered to improve program activities. To speed up the process, UNDP CO facilitated a speedy procurement process. At the end of the second quarter, request for proposals had been announced, and some local NGOs had submitted their proposals.

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Uncertainty in Future Policy for APRP

While some ideas for the future APRP are currently in the works, uncertainty in the outcome of the presidential elections makes planning for 2015 and beyond difficult. The overall strategic direction for outreach, reconciliation and reintegration will be dependent on the outcome of the elections. While a concrete planning process is subject to election results, some options should be developed that can inform policy decisions.

VII. LESSONS LEARNED

LMs mainstreaming

The mainstreaming of community recovery activities by LMs is the commitment made at the

beginning of the project. Through a persistent effort to build stronger coordination with Line

Ministries, continued support to new reintegrees has been facilitated to an extent. In the

second quarter, intense discussions with some Line Ministries on mainstreaming led to some

LMs – especially MAIL and IDLG – to agree to support the APRP through their own national

programme, not funded by APRP. MoPW is exploring various possibilities to sustain their

Public Work Corps for next year using their own national programme.

Improved Coordination with Stakeholders

Since the arrival of the new CTA in the second quarter, there was an increase in the frequency of engagement between the APRP UNDP support team, government stakeholders and key donors. It resulted in the coordination of work, and the development of mutual understanding and a common approach to the program implementation, as well as discussion of future funding and programming. If the coordination continues to be intensified and improved, it would have positive impact on overall programme coordination.

VIII. FUTURE PLANS

The main focus in Q2 was the finalization and approval of 2014 APRP work plan. It was also to ensure that the work plan was based on the approved budget, and ensure the on-going projects are supporting the Peace and Reintegration Activities. Despite the late approval, the work plan and budget management ensured core APRP activities were supported and implemented on the ground. The key issues that affected the implementation of the core programme were neither the work nor the fund release, but rather an issue beyond our control, that of the election, as well as the security situation.

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In the upcoming quarter, the priority is on the continuation of the work of APRP’s new way forward. The APRP mandate may end in July of next year, after the new government is formed and a decision is made for new direction in the peace programme. It is critical for a transitional plan to lay out a future framework for peace and reintegration beyond July 2015. While uncertainty in the outcome of the presidential elections makes concrete planning difficult, JS will continue to work with security agencies, LMs and IDLG on the plan. Another priority during the upcoming quarter will be to secure financial commitments for next year, to ensure that the programme can be continued until July 2015. Work on resource mobilization will be a priority for JS and the UNDP in the next quarter.

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IX. ANNEXES

A. ANNEX 1: FINANCIAL TABLE

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B. ANNEX 2: EXPENSES BY OUTPUT

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C. ANNEX 3: EXPENSES BY DONOR

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D. ANNEX 4: RISK LOG for 2014

# Description Date

Identified Type

Impact & Probability

Countermeasures / Management response

Owner Submitted

by Status

1 Resource Mobilization for 2015

June 2015 Strategic

Crucial work on resource mobilization for 2015 is

strongly affected by the uncertainty with the

election and the future of APRP. A delay to come out

with next year place can result on no funding for

next year as donors have their own timeline of

budget submission.

Probability: High

Since the new government has not been established, a complete plan for next year and beyond will be unlikely in the immediate future. The other option is to have some tentative plans that could be discussed with donors, to ensure timely financial commitment for next year while we wait for the future government to endorse the new way forward.

Project Manager

Project Manager

Ongoing

2

Delay in

recruitment of

Independent

Monitoring Agent

June 2014 Operational

Having to balance between accelerating the process and compliance with internal UNDP system is still the main reason for the slow process of the recruitment of a local partner, and thus MA work. A delay in this process reduces the period for monitoring, as well as opportunities for using data gathered to improve program activities. Probability: High

In order to speed up the process, UNDP CO facilitated a speedy procurement process. At the end of the second quarter, request for proposals had been announced, and some local NGOs had submitted their

proposals.

Project Manager

Project Manager

On going

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# Description Date

Identified Type

Impact & Probability

Countermeasures / Management response

Owner Submitted

by Status

3

Uncertainty in Future Policy for APRP

June 2014 Strategic

Uncertainty in the outcome of the presidential elections makes planning for 2015 and beyond difficult. The overall strategic direction for outreach, reconciliation and reintegration will be dependent on the outcome of the elections. Probability: High

While concrete planning process is subject to election results, some options should be developed that can inform policy decisions.

Project Manager

Project Manager

Ongoing

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A. ANNEX 5: ISSUE LOG for 2014

ID Type Date

Identified Description Status/Priority

Status

Change

Date

Author

1. Programmatic June 2014

The presidential election disputes continue to have an effect

on APRP planning for the next year and resource mobilization.

Funding commitment from donors requires APRP clarity on

the plan for next year. Additionally, the election process

occupied all attention from the Afghan and international

community. It also slowed down the current implementation,

as both rounds of the election were in the 2nd

quarter. Most of

the monitoring visits could not be conducted, as provincial

stakeholders are focusing on ensuring the election

implementation. The plan for a unified government might

also affect how the peace programme looks in the future.

High No Change Project Manager

2. Operational April 2014

Reports indicated that the security situation is getting more

tense in some provinces that were previously peaceful. Some

media reports highlighted that the intensity of fighting was

higher this quarter than the first one. The deterioration of the

security situation in some places will have a serious impact on

the security of reintegrees and APRP work in general.


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3. Programmatic June 2014

With the budget reduction of APRP, the allocated budget is

just enough to sustain on-going projects. However, it is not

sufficient to deliver new projects. This means that new

reintegrees that join the program – except for Badghis – will

not benefit from the same level of support as previous ones, as

most new reintegrees will not benefit from LM projects. With

only Badghis having funds to implement new projects this

year, it will also mean unequal benefit packages for

communities between Badghis and the rest of the country.

Discrepancy between Badghis and other provinces will have

an impact on equity perception.


4. Operational June 2014

Despite the approval of the budget by FOC in March, the approval of the LMs work plan only happened in June. With the late planning and approval of the LMs work plan, the result has been slower programme delivery. It is expected that this year will also see slow delivery of the program.

Medium No Change Project Manager

Documents

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