1. Introduction DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO PROGRAMME PLAN 2014 is co-ranked the poorest country in the world, (along with Niger), at 186th of the UN Human Development Index (2013). Following Joseph Kabila s contested electoral success in 2011, political stability has largely been maintained, except in the Eastern part of the country. Under Kabila s leadership since 2006, there has been some progress in political and economic reform. The GDP growth rate for 2012 was reported as 7.1%, inflation dropped from 53.4% in 2009 to 17.3% in 2012. The draft second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) 2011 2015 outlines four pillars of strengthening governance and peace, diversifying the economy, accelerating growth and promoting employment, improving access to basic social services and strengthening human capital, protecting the environment and fighting against climate change. Nonetheless indicators of government effectiveness remain notoriously poor. The Ibrahim Index of African Governance (2012) placed at 51 out of 52 African states. 87.72% of the population, equivalent to 57.87 million people, live on less than $1.25 per day, life expectancy is 48 years, under 5 mortality is 170 per 1,000 live births (UNOCHA 2012). In 2013, the total number of internally displaced people was recorded as 2.6 million (UNOCHA 2013). Despite numerous efforts to establish a lasting peace agreement, conflict continues to destabilise the east of the country. In 2013 fighting between the M23 rebel group, government forces and numerous armed belligerents in the area exacerbated the already high levels of population displacement, (1,032,958 displaced in North Kivu alone). Following the appointment of Mary Robinson as Special Envoy to the Great Lakes in February 2013, attempts have been made to establish an agreed framework for peace in the region. Yet there has been little notable increase in security. The UN intervention force has started joint operations with the FARDC against M23 to enforce a security zone around Goma, and more broadly, the Force Intervention Brigade, with its offensive mandate, is putting some pressure on the different armed groups in the region. The humanitarian consequences have been severe in Goma and in the whole North Kivu province and cross border tensions with Rwanda have continued. Ongoing monitoring and analysis of the security situation and resulting displacement ensures that the organisation continues to respond to the humanitarian needs as they arise. Meanwhile, the broader security situation of the country continued to deteriorate with the reemergence of armed groups in north Katanga, and frequent clashes with Congolese armed forces, causing waves of displacement and lading to problems with access. The country strategic plan for the period 2014-2016 will be finalised in the first quarter of 2014. The country programme will continue to maintain a focus on humanitarian intervention to address the needs of those affected by conflict, while also providing support to improve resilience to shocks and reduce levels of poverty. In the more stable Katanga area, the programme will focus on year three of an integrated development programme. Issues of accountability and, to a certain extent, protection will continue to be prioritised and implemented in all stages of the programme cycles across the two areas of intervention. Programme Integrated/Area-based FIM & Health (WASH) programme FIM Education Health Emergency Closure/opening new locations (if applicable) Manono Territory, Katanga Province Manono Territory, Katanga Province NA Manono Territory, Katanga Province Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province, with a new sub-base North West of Masisi town (Niyabiondo)
2. Programmes Programme Results Framework : Manono Territory, Katanga, Intended Impact 1. Dimensions of Extreme Poverty The poorest members of target communities are meeting their basic needs through increased income and food production, and bolstered by more responsive village and district level authorities. 2. Programme Outcome 3. Indicators 4.Baseline value and source 1 5. Target 2015 2013 value and source 2014 value and source 2015 value and source Assets (and Return on Assets) Outcome (s) 2 1 Improved agricultural and income production, and access to market and management of sustainable water systems (micro, meso) 1.1 Increased yield per hectare Measures in kg per are 3 Beans 2.6; Maize 3.3; Rice 13.5; Peanuts 2.9 Cassava 87% grow Cassava 98% of those gave opinions on yield. Of those, 56% reported a good harvest; 28% had a an average harvest and 15% had Beans 2.6; Maize 3.3; Rice 13.5; Peanut 2.9 Beans 3.6 Maize 4.3 Rice 14 Peanut 3.9 Beans 4.6 Maize 5.3 Rice 14.5 Peanut 4.9 1 The target area is new to Concern and the absence of Government/INGO services means there are few external baseline statistics available. It is not possible therefore to include baselines/targets until our own surveys are completed in July 2012. 2 These outcomes (objectives according to IA definitions) are linked to the budget 3 An are is equal to 100 square metres and the equivalent of 0.0247 acre.
a poor harvest 1.2 Increased income from Average income 8,687 FC per Ave Avrg Avrg selling goods family per week 8,687 10,000 12,000 CDF CDF CDF 1.3 Reduced hunger gap 3.5 months 3.5 month s 3 month s 2.5 month s 1.4 Percentage of hand 0 0 20% 40% pumps/tap stands that are adequately maintained 6 months after completion Inequality 2 Marginalised groups 2.1 Number of initiatives, 0 0 5 10 Outcome (s) (particularly women and Bashimbi) have improved managed by VDCs, targeting FHH and Bashimbi. status in the community through greater participation in development processes (micro) 2.2 Number of women and Bashimbi who report an increase in their influence in VDC decisions that relate to them 0 0 15 30 Risk and Reduced risk of health 3.1 Percentage of under-fives 36% 36% 32% 28% Vulnerability related shocks through with diarrhoea in preceding Outcome(s) improved application of two weeks preventative hygiene and sanitation practices (micro) 3.2 % of males and females who have knowledge of at least three critical moments 31% 31% 35% 40%
for hand washing 4 3.3 Percentage of children 0-5 years who slept under an insecticide-treated bed net (ITN) the previous night. 44% 5 44% 48% 53% 3.4 % of women and men ages 15-49 who both correctly identify ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and who reject major misconceptions about HIV transmission. 5% identify 3 ways of prevention and rejected two misconceptions; 11% identify 2 ways of prevention and rejected two misconceptions 5% 11% 10% 25% 25% 35% Baseline Plan Date Baseline (completed by) Q1-2 2013 4 Revised indicator to be in line with WASH Consortium and also because of evidence that hand washing more effective at reducing diarrheal diseases then improving water supply. http://www.bvsde.ops-oms.org/texcom/nutricion/ref7.pdf 5 Note: Cannot state if the net was clean and without holes
Integrated/Area-based FIM & Health (WASH) programme Following the process of contextual analysis and programme development the integrated programme in Katanga will work with extreme poor groups to support them to meet their basic needs through increased food production and income, improved access to markets and sustainable water management systems. Agricultural production will be increased through better access to inputs and skills development on agricultural practice and land management. Livestock distribution will enhance households access to productive assets. Market access and return on agricultural production will also be supported through provision of agro-processing equipment, promotion of market gardens and other income generating activities. A cash-for-work component will provide opportunity for increased income and enhance trading linkages. The agricultural production and income component is complimented by a water and sanitation initiative in the same 26 villages. This component intends to reduce mortality and morbidity that negatively affects household productivity. Levels of risk of health related shocks will be reduced through increased access to drinking water and mobilisation to improve hygiene and sanitation practices. Structural issues of inequality will also be considered within the programme with specific measures taken to increase the participation of women and marginalised groups in programme activities, in terms of both representation and level of influence and decision making. Health In addition to the integrated water and sanitation programme funded by IAPF, Concern is the lead agency in a consortium of five agencies, funded by DFID, that will be working across six provinces of the country. The WASH consortium addresses issues of mortality and morbidity associated with lack of access to potable water, poor sanitation and hygiene practices. The consortium will promote sustained and improved access to potable water and sanitation facilities. In 2014, as part of the consortium Concern will work in 17 villages across two health zones of Manono territory. The programme emphasises a community based approach, with establishment of management committees, community mobilisation and sensitisation on hygiene and sanitation promotion as a compliment to construction and rehabilitation of water supply points. The consortium programme will support increased coordination, participation and planning between consortium members, governance structures, service providers and other stakeholders in the WASH sector. Mobilisation and sensitisation efforts will focus on increasing community knowledge of the economic, social, health and environmental advantages of improved water, sanitation and hygiene. Governance institutions and service providers will be supported to increase their capacity for WASH provision in the long term. Learning and research will be undertaken to address particular issues affecting sustainable service provision. As part of this initiative Concern will complete its research into the spare parts supply chain, started in 2013. Emergency In 2014 Concern will continue to work with conflict affected population in North Kivu, including the 6,011 internally displaced families in official camps, more than 2,000 settled in spontaneous camps and extreme poor households in settled, host communities. Based on significant programme experience in this region since 2008, Concern will continue to deliver a multi-sectoral package of assistance through voucher fairs and cash transfers to allow households to
meet their basic needs and re-establish their productive asset base. Cash-for-work on the road infrastructure will provide additional income opportunities for households affected by the conflict while also contributing to improved access for humanitarian support. Newly displaced households in official camps will receive the standard non-food item support to replenish lost and looted materials. Concern will ensure that areas not yet targeted by previous programmes are prioritised for these activities. Donors funding this programme are ECHO, OFDA and IA HPP. In this area of chronic instability, the population is subject to an on-going cycle of vulnerability to conflict related shocks. After 5 years of short term humanitarian programming Concern intends to support households to increase resilience through an innovative approach to longer term safety net provision and investment in productive assets with more settled communities in south Masisi. At the same time, the programme will seek to develop further understanding of coping mechanisms used in the face of chronic instability. This learning is expected to contribute to further innovations in resilience programming in the long term. UNICEF is funding this programme 3. Monitoring and Evaluation: Programme Contextual Analysis Survey (e.g. baseline/ mid line/ endline) M T Review / Evaluation Internal / External Donor (if Applicable) FIM Completed Baseline completed IA Health Completed Baseline Completed IA / DFID KAP surveys 2014 Emergency Completed Ongoing surveys for annual programme cycles ECHO, OFDA, & IA s HPP Resilience Completed Baseline in 2014 UNICEF and IA