Resource Mobilization
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Thanks to all our donors who shared our vision and contributed to this humanitarian issue and to the development of this rich area on the Mediterranean. The goals of the Mine Action project could never be achieved if not for the continuing support of the international community and its treasured contributions. In recognition of their extraordinary and priceless support, we are briefly listing our donors and their valuable donations.
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Project Budget:
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Based on the project document signed between the Ministry of International Cooperation (MIC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the assigned budget for the first phase of Egypt / UNDP Mine Action project was estimated at about US$ 3.2 million.
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Project Funding
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Out of the total project budget for the first phase, 20% was jointly covered by UNDP and the Egyptian Government, the rest is to be provided by Egypt Development partners.
The budget for the second phase- which is expected to last for five to six years of the project- is yet to be planned based upon the current phase. However, the second phase is not only expected to clear the affected land, but is also expected to witness planning the vision for the development of the entire area.
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Donors’ Contributions
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Upon signature of the project document, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) made a contribution of US$ 375,000, while the Ministry of International Cooperation contributed US$ 261,730 to the project, in addition to offering office space in the headquarters of the Ministry of International Cooperation (MIC) as well as the free utility consumption.
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The funding terms and priorities of each donor vary widely. Consequently, each donor has contributed to certain activity(ies) according to their assigned budget and terms. Donors who later contributed to the Egyptian Mine Action Project so far are:
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1. The Chinese Government
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The Chinese Government made an in kind contribution: 70 detectors and 10 demolition kits to the project.
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2. Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery (BCPR)
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The BCPR allocated US$ 200,533 on 19 February, 2007, which was assigned for the purchase of de-mining equipment, the payment of the insurance premium for the mine clearance team, and for the recruitment of the Chief Technical Advisor
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3. The British Embassy in Cairo
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The British embassy made a contribution of US$ 20,000 during 2007, which was allocated for furnishing and equipping the premises of the Executive Secretariat at the Ministry of International Cooperation.
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4. The Embassy of Japan
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During December 2008, the Embassy of Japan approved the utilization of the 2nd KR Grant Aid for the purpose of implementing the project for De-Mining and Development of the North West Coast. The total grant amount is EGP 5,000,000 (Five Million Egyptian Pounds).
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5. The German Government
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On 27 August 2008, the German government signed an agreement declaring its decision to contribute to the project with a total grant amount of US$ 740,480.
Purchase of de-mining related equipment such as mine detectors, personal protective equipment (PPE), ambulance, demolition kits and generators. In addition the fund is expected to cover running costs for the operations of the de-mining team.
Further, the German government has agreed to contribute to the Mine Risk Education activities run by the Executive Secretariat. This includes the design and printing of MRE material as well as the dissemination of information in the affected areas.
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6. New Zealand Agency for International Development
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The New Zealand Government also joined the list of donors to the Egypt/ UNDP Mine Action project after an agreement was signed in New York late September 2008, by virtue of which New Zealand would provide 200,000 New Zealand $ ( about US$ 137,800) to the project. Money has been assigned for Victim Assistance activities, such as rehabilitation of survivors of mine accidents suffering sever disabilities; and for carrying small income generating activities for the survivors and their families, in order to enhance their self-reliance.
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7. United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID)
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The DFID money has been allocated for the purchase of demining equipment which constitutes a major part of the project budget, in addition to funding other supporting activities performed by the Executive Secretariat such as events and seminars for communication and resource mobilization.
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8. United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)
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The UNMAS made several valuable contributions to the project. In
During October 08, the Exec Sec is to receive 25 bomb locators capable of detecting bombs buried at depths up to 5 metres donated by UNMAS.
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Parallel Funding: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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USAID contributed EGP 5,000,000 as a parallel funding not included in the budget forecasted in Egypt/ UNDP document.
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Pledged Funds
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The Italian Government
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The Italian Government indicated its intention to making a US$1000000 contribution to the project to be used for Development activities of the Exec Sec after an Italian earlier contribution of about Euros 400,000 was channelled to the demining of the NWC through the cooperation between the two Ministries of Defence.
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Monitoring and Evaluation
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All grants received by the project are administered and channelled through the UNDP Country Office with complete transparency and accountability. Reporting is done on periodical basis, in accordance with the requirements of each donor. The National Project Director (NPD) submits Quarterly Progress Reports and Annual Progress Report to the UNDP Country Office to ensure that expected outcomes are met. An audit is executed once a year under the supervision of the UNDP to ensure the efficient and effective spending of the donors’ money.
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