Factsheet: Environment and Rural Development (EnRD) Program Philippines Support to Rehabilitation of Yolanda-affected Areas in the Visayas Since more than 20 years, GIZ has been supporting sustainable development in the Visayan Islands of Leyte, Samar, Cebu, Bohol, Negros and Panay in close cooperation with National Government Agencies as well as Provincial and City/Municipal Local Government Units (LGUs) on behalf of the German Government. Prior to typhoon Yolanda, GIZ through the Environment and Rural Development (EnRD) Program supported a total of 155 municipalities and cities in 12 provinces in the Visayas. Today, the program continues its support to 18 municipalities in Leyte and Samar, and maintains office in Tacloban City. Context The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has granted over 1.7 million Euros to GIZ to provide technical assistance to support the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the areas in the Visayas affected by Typhoon Yolanda. The Environment and Rural Development (EnRD) Program is implementing this technical assistance for a 2-year period from January 2014 to December 2015. Activities have already started and include: Formulation of rehabilitation and reconstruction plans of local government units in Leyte, Samar and Antique (assistance extended to 21 municipalities) Assistance to implementation of immediate priorities of LGUs, especially to promote livelihood of farmers and fisher folks Conduct of participatory disaster risk and vulnerability assessments Review of comprehensive land use plans (CLUPs) and integration of disaster preparedness plans into zoning provisions (including those assisted prior to Yolanda) Support to information sharing and coordination between local governments, national government agencies and the donor community Support to Regional Development Council in addressing perennial socio-economic issues to achieve Inclusive Growth and align Comprehensive Recovery and Reconstruction Plan to the Regional Development Plan GIZ Assistance to Rehabilitation and Land Use Planning in typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) affected areas Panay Island Eastern Visayas Partners Department of Agriculture (DA) - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) and selected Local Government Units (LGUs) and universities Target Groups Vulnerable communities of Yolanda-affected areas in the Visayan Island Location Region 8 Duration January 2014 - December 2015 Donor German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Approach Contact Max-Johannes Baumann Program Director and Principal Advisor Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH 2B PDCP Bank Center V.A. Rufino corner L.P. Leviste Sts., Salcedo Village, Makati City Philippines Phone +63 2 651 5144 Fax +62 2 892 3374 [email protected] Web http://www.enrdph.org The support to rehabilitation planning builds on the existing capacity of GIZ-supported partner LGUs in land use plan formulation. Of the 21 municipalities and cities currently assisted, 16 LGUs (including Tacloban City) have been assisted to formulate their CLUPs and zoning ordinances prior to typhoon Yolanda. Four LGUs had finished their plans, while eleven towns are currently preparing their final draft plans. These LGUs were trained in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) and various technologies needed in land use planning, such as disaster risk management and climate change adaptation, conflict management and resolution, forest and coastal management, and many other specialty topics. Based on the existing capacities and achievements, this technical assistance directly builds on the gains of the LGUs in land use planning, hazard mapping and disaster preparedness to support the reconstruction planning and implementation efforts. A detailed review of these plans including the disaster risk management and preparedness components will be conducted. LGUs will also be supported to design and implement sustainable livelihood support programs to poor farm and fisher folk households. Results achieved so far n 24 rehabilitation plans formulated in Antique, Samar and Leyte; all plans submitted to respective authorities including the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPARR) n Conduct of detailed damage assessment in 10 coastal municipalities in Leyte n Provision of multi-hazard and other thematic maps and data to LGUs and other donors in support of reconstruction and recovery measures n Identified hazard-specific evacuation centers in 2 municipalities nOn-going rehabilitation of Local Flood Early Warning System (LFEWS) for 8 watersheds in Leyte and Samar n Development of school-based DRM plans for 14 high schools in 2 municipalites n Assisted the formulation of 12 new climate resilient construction designs in various municipalities through coordination with the Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Reconstruction (ASSURE Inc.) n Distribution of the following items: o 8,000 bags certified rice seeds, 1,000 bags registered rice seeds, 3,500 bags urea, 35,000 bags organic fertilizer were distributed to 6,514 beneficiaries in 15 Irrigators Associations, 3 Seed Grower Associations in 21 municipalities o 1,350 fisher boat repair kits and 1,200 fishing gear sets to fisher households o 107 solar lamps, 8 chain saws and 7 boat engines (15hp) for immediate relief o IT equipment for LGU planning offices (24 laptops, 40 GPS receivers, 18 sets of printers, desktop computers and digital cameras) n Conduct of 2 donors fora in Leyte and Antique to match rehabilitation projects with donor resources (national govement, foreign donors) GIZ is a federally-owned enterprise that supports the German government in the field of international development cooperation. For more than 30 years now, GIZ has been cooperating with Philippine partners in strengthening the capacity of people and institutions to improve the lives of Filipinos in this generation and generations to come. Together we work to balance economic, social and ecological interests through multistakeholder dialogue, participation and collaboration.
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