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LIBERIA RECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

LIBERIA RECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE. - A Presentation by National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL). OUTLINE. Part I : THE TRANSITION CONTEXT Part II : NEEDS ASSESSMENT Part III : RESULTS-FOCUSED TRANSITION FRAMEWORK Part IV : NEXT STEPS. I: THE TRANSITION CONTEXT.

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LIBERIA RECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

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  1. LIBERIA RECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE - A Presentation by National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL)

  2. OUTLINE • Part I: • THE TRANSITION CONTEXT • Part II: • NEEDS ASSESSMENT • Part III: • RESULTS-FOCUSED TRANSITION FRAMEWORK • Part IV: • NEXT STEPS NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  3. I: THE TRANSITION CONTEXT • Background to the Transition • Stakeholders in the Process NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  4. The Background • Decades of peace, prosperity and good neighbourliness • Policy failures, bad governance and poverty • Years devastating civil war • Failed political transition • A NEW BEGINNING: The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (Accra, August 2003). NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  5. Stakeholders • Liberian People • National Transition Government of Liberia (NTGL) • The Former Warring Factions • Civil Society Organisations (including women, labour, & youth organisations; CBOs, special interest groups, the media and political parties). • Local Private Sector and Business Groups • Local and International NGOs • Regional Groupings – AU, ECOWAS and MRU • United Nations, World Bank and IMF • International Community NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  6. II: NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS • The Vision • Focus • Guiding Principles • Methodology • Structure and Organisation • Priority Sectors • Cross-Cutting Themes • Key Outputs NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  7. The Vision • A secure and enabling environment leading to democratic elections and recovery through the scrupulous implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement under a cohesive, accountable and adequately resourced Transition Government at the service of the Liberian people. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  8. The Focus • Implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and the UN Security Council Resolution 1509. • Two-year, transition period January 2004 – December 2005 • National priorities over the transition period • Funding gaps (humanitarian emergency, recovery and reconstruction) • Capacity building and absorptive potential • Results-orientation. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  9. Guiding Principles • National ownership and participation • NTGL leadership • Broad support from all partners: ‘One team approach’. • Legitimacy: Immediate recapacitation of key agencies and institutions of Government. • Security: Safe and secure access across the country through full deployment by UNMIL • Economic stimulus: Restoration of productive capabilities. • Humanitarian support and protection of vulnerable and special groups. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  10. Methodology • Review of baseline documents • Govt-commissioned thematic reports and inputs • Sector working papers • Limited field observations • Focus group consultations • Thematic workshops • National stakeholder consultations (NTLA, former warring factions, ministers, heads of public corporations and autonomous agencies, political parties, private sector, CSO/CBOs, market women and special interest groups, etc.) • High-level summit • Use of local expertise, international consultants and advisory services from UN System, WB and IMF NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  11. Structure and Organisation • Overarching National Character • NTGL Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee • Inter-Ministerial Technical Coordination Committee • Sector Working Groups • Inter-Agency Working Group (IAWG) • Robust International Support • International Liaison Group • Donor Core Group • Technical Working Group NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  12. DDRR Repatriation, Reintegration, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction for Refugees and IDPs Governance and Rule of Law Water & Sanitation Health & Nutrition Education Agriculture, Food Security, Environmental Conservation and Water Resources Sustainable Livelihoods & Employment Generation Electricity Telecommunications Transport Economic Management Banking & Finance Priority Sectors NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  13. Cross-cutting Themes • Gender • Environment • Human Rights • HIV/AIDS • Shelter, Housing & Property Rights • Timber Production and Management • Media Development NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  14. Key Outputs of the Needs Assessment WORKING DOCUMENTS • Thematic Papers • Sector Working Papers CONFERENCE DOCUMENTS • Synthesis Report • Results-Focused Transition Framework (RFTF) NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  15. III: RESULTS-FOCUSED TRANSITION FRAMEWORK (RFTF) • The Tool • The Nine Clusters • Expected Results • Risks • Key Messages NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  16. The RFTF Tool • Identifies key result areas • Reflects integrated character of national priorities • Links the humanitarian with the recovery and reconstruction imperatives • Specifies results and outcomes for the transition period • Concretises national transitional programme into time-bound action plan • Outlines key responsibilities and provides rallying point for major actors and decision makers • Provides instrument for partnership, resource mobilisation, monitoring and mutual accountability NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  17. The RFTF Clusters • Security • Disarmament, Demobilisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Process • Repatriation,Reintegration, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction - Refugees, Returnees and IDPs • Good Governance and Democratic Development • Elections • Basic Services • Restoration of Productive Capacity • Infrastructure • Economic Policy & Development Strategy NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  18. 1. Security: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Greater security, free and safe access across the country through full UNMIL troop deployment (14,750 troops by 28 February, 2004) • Restructured, professional armed forces • Increased public and business confidence NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  19. 2. DDRR : Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Successful disarmament and demobilisation (of estimated 38,000 - 53,000 female and male ex-combatants of which approximately 21,000 are child ex-combatants) by Dec. 2004 • Collection of estimated 70,000 weapons by Dec. 2004 • Counselling and referral services for ex-combatants • Rehabilitation of disabled ex-combatants • Reintegration of ex-combatants by Dec. 2005. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  20. 3. Repatriation, Reintegration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Immediate, restorative support (transport, household items, food assistance) to up to an estimated 350, 000 returning Liberian refugees, 73,000 third country refugees and 490,000 IDPs. • Social protection and legal support for returnees, refugees and host communities. • Training and deployment of community mobilisers to work in 720 communities of nine counties. • Effective returnee monitoring in all resettlement areas • Coordinated transition recovery and community empowerment projects in all15 counties. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  21. 4a. Political & Administrative Governance: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Restructured, recapacitated, professional and merit -based public service and national institutions. • Capacity building for the legislative, judicial and executive branches of government. • Strengthened national human rights institutions, rule of law and protection as well as conflict prevention mechanisms. • Foundations for a professional, independent and credible judiciary. • Foundations laid for a credible police service • Functional correction system established • Access to legal aid by all, especially women and vulnerable groups. • Two criminal courts re-established • Enhanced public-private partnership for development • Governance Reform and the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions operational NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  22. 4b. Economic & Local Governance: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Improved capacity and accountability for planning, budgeting and resource management at all levels • Contracts and Monopolies Commission operational • Rebuilding projects completed in 720 communities • Increased human rights awareness at the local level • Strong, vibrant and involved CSOs/CBOs with increased access to information NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  23. 5. Elections: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Legal, organisational framework for credible elections under UN supervision and management • Electoral offices opened with fully trained staff in 15 counties • Intensive civic and voter education • Efficient resource mobilisation for well managed, transparent and credible elections • Successful transition to democratically elected Government. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  24. 6a. Basic Social Services: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Basic Social Services cover education, health, nutrition and water and sanitation. • Strengthened management and delivery of basic social services • Improved revenue generation and control • Rehabilitation/construction of 2,500 wells and 9,000 drop holes in rural communities; 75% of population in six main urban areas secure access to regular household water treatment • Eradication of sewage contamination in Monrovia, and solid waste cleared in other urban areas • Enhanced institutional capacity for primary health care and healthcare management systems • Nation-wide action to address HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, mental illness, childhood conditions, and malnutrition. • Rehabilitation and equipping of 6 hospitals and 50 health clinics in selected communities. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  25. 6b. Basic Social Services: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Three health training centres established. • Rehabilitation of the school system for full resumption, expanded access, functional quality and better management • Rehabilitation of 450 Primary and Secondary schools, 6 vocational institutes; 500 badly damaged Primary and Secondary schools are reconstructed. • Three Teacher Training institutes are rehabilitated and 18,000 teachers are trained on the rapid educational response Teacher’s Guide. • 750,000 children receive emergency education supplies. • Policy and institutional framework for higher education developed NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  26. 7. Restoration of Productive Capacity: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Policy framework in place to address critical sector priorities including agricultural diversification. • Capacity support to bolster tree crop production, community forestry, livestock rehabilitation, artisanal maritime fishing, start-up inputs for high market value crops, post-harvest activities and market access as well as environmental protection. • Optimal support to resuscitate socio-economic activities and boost employment opportunities through skill acquisition, micro-credit and safety nets in all 15 counties. • Effective labour intensive feeder road construction and reconstruction community resource centers. • Conducive environment for domestic and private investment in natural resource development and processing through agriculture. • Fully trained, supported and constructively engaged youth, especially in high risk areas. • Rehabilitation of rural shelters; design and construction of new ones. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  27. 8a. Infrastructure: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Restoration of electricity services in Monrovia, and extension to rural areas. • Existing power plants rehabilitated • Rebuilt LEC capacities to manage and develop electricity sector • Restoration of stable road management, periodic maintenance systems • Rehabilitation/upgrade of selected roads and bridges. Preparatory work for routine maintenance of 3834km paved roads and rehabilitation of 750 km primary networks NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  28. 8b. Infrastructure: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Enhanced capacity to manage air and sea ports • Rehabilitation/repair of 15 licensed airport runways and tug boats. • Establishment of appropriate regulatory framework for telecommunications services • Restoration of fixed telephone services • Rebuilt LWSC capacity to manage urban water supply sector, extend and increase services in Monrovia as well as in secondary cities. • 6 piped water systems rehabilitated serving 290,000 people • Regular water treatment. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  29. 9a. Economic policy & Development Strategy: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Results-oriented budget and expenditure framework • Effective legislative control over the budget • Functioning banking and financial system based on clear international prudential regulations • Computerized accounting system established and 3 regional offices of the Ministry of Finance opened. • Decentralised public procurement system • Rationalised and effective public enterprises • Independent and effective audit agency NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  30. 9b. Economic policy & Development Strategy: Expected Results (2004 - 05) • Options for policies and improved management, oversight and accountability of the forest sector, maritime and mineral resources for national benefit and environmental sustainability • Framework for resuming commercial forestry activities which form basis of efforts to secure removal of timber sanctions • Enhanced national statistical and information system for economic planning and development management • Foundations for longer-term development including work on an Interim Liberia Poverty Reduction Strategy. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  31. Risks • Failure to adhere to tenets of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement • Delayed / limited troop deployment and lack of internal security • Relapse into factional wrangling / hostilities • Failed DDRR process • Regional instability • Inadequate or uncoordinated international support (political + financial) • Lack of accountability and transparency in handling of public resources NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  32. Key Messages • The RFTF reflects the key priority areas for the short-to-medium term reconstruction of Liberia agreed upon by stakeholders. • Successful implementation will only be possible in an atmosphere of complete cooperation, peace and stability. • Liberians now have a historic opportunity to rebuild their country with the full support of the international community. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  33. THIS IS PROBABLY LIBERIA’S LAST CHANCE BUT CERTAINLY THE BEST OPPORTUNITY YET! NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  34. IV: NEXT STEPS • High-level Summit: Monrovia, 08 January 2004 • International Liaison Group Meeting: New York, 15 January 2004 • Liberia Reconstruction Conference: New York, 05-06 February 2004 • Development of comprehensive and participatory mechanism for RFTF implementation and monitoring: Monrovia, June 2004. • Implementation of the RFTF based on outcomes of the Liberia Reconstruction Conference: Monrovia, January 2004 – Dec. 2005. NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

  35. THANK YOU!!! NTGL Presentation: Monrovia, January 2004

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