DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONAL REPORT

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1 DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONAL REPORT DOCUMENT INFORMATION Version number 1.0 Individual responsible for this Report: Boko Jean COFFI Date: 15 August 2013 INTERVENTION INFORMATION Implementing Secretariat body / host National Society: Indian Ocean Islands Representation Geographical coverage Type of intervention (sector/area): Mauritius,Seychelles,Comoros National Societies and Madagascar development Expected start date: Expected duration: people to be reached: 1 January December 2013 Comoros: Members: 10,000 Volunteers: 3,600 Staff: 22 Madagascar: Members :30,000 Volunteers: 14,700 Staff: 64 Mauritius: members / volunteers:500 Staff : 22 Youth: 8 units Seychelles: members / volunteers:450 Staff: 7 Project Manager: Project Code: Annual Budget: Boko Jean COFFI MAA ,774,685 CHF Partner National Societies Canadian Red Cross Society present in Madagascar, Mauritius and Comoros (programme ended in March 2013), Norwegian and German Red Cross Societies (bilateral relation with Malagasy Red Cross Society), Japanese Red Cross, Danish Red Cross and Spanish Red Cross. Other partner organisations International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Indian Ocean Regional Intervention Platform (PIROI), respective governments ministries of health and national offices for disaster management coordination and response, UNDP, UNOCHA, UNICEF, FAO, IOM, UNFPA, International Federation for Information and Documentation,TAMAK Group, Ducray Leonoir Ltd,Pharmacie Nouvelle Ltd(for Mauritius Red Cross) ; Bank for African Development (For Comoros Red Crescent). Page 1 of 13

2 1. Executive Summary Overall Project/Program Status: Beginning 2006, the Indian Ocean Islands (IOI) representation has assisted the 4 national societies of Comoros Red Crescent, Malagasy Red Cross, Mauritius Red Cross and Red Cross of Seychelles in the areas of national society development, disaster management and resource mobilization. Since 2013, the IOI was integrated and became part of East African Regional Representation (EARR) and all 4 national societies now benefit from direct support from the EARR office in Nairobi. Comoros Red Crescent Society is active in the country with diverse programmes targeting the youth, first aid, health, promotion of humanitarian principles and values, capacity building, water and sanitation, management of disaster risks, vulnerability and capacity assessments at the community level as well as promoting income generating activities amongst the youth as was echoed at the regional Presidents and Secretaries General meeting held in Mauritius in April The national society carries out a number of trainings as part of its programming: Community-based health trainings to educate communities on hygiene measures to be adopted for the prevention of epidemics (against malaria and cholera) alongside national health authorities. Promotion of humanitarian principles and values training. Trainings in the field of water and sanitation (watsan) First aid training. Training for preparedness and response to disasters; multidisciplinary trainings at local and national levels (NDRT, ODTR, CDRTs). Malagasy Red Cross Society is providing assistance to the most vulnerable persons Madagascar in four main areas: First aid: The national Society is a leader in training the public in first aid and established itself as a point of reference in the field of vocational training in first aid. This has been made possible through the support of Japanese Red Cross in Community Health. The focus is mainly in the fight against tuberculosis and malaria as well as providing community awareness in reproductive health and psychosocial support. Disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction and disaster response. This includes reconstruction and rehabilitation of wells as well as training of national disaster response teams (NDRT) Promotion of humanitarian principles and values through which the national society ensures the emblem protection and dissemination of humanitarian law to the political and general public. Social assistance to the most vulnerable including social services, distribution of clothing and food through the school feeding program. The Comoros Red Crescent and Malagasy Red Cross warehouses construction funded by PIROI is ongoing. Mauritius Red Cross Society primarily focusses on preparedness and response to disasters. The national society is a member of "National Disaster Committee and Other Calamities" (NDOCC) Office of the Prime Minister and has 6 teams of disaster response at the local branches (ODTR) and a team at the national level (NDRT). The national society regularly participates in simulations carried out in collaboration with local authorities and has 4 Regional Disaster Response Team members trained to provide support in case of disasters in the IOI region. The national society offers first aid training to the public, police and other authorities as well as to commercial and non-profit organizations. In addition, they have an ambulance and rescue service that provides transport to persons with minor injuries as well as providing regular treatment to patients. The Red Cross Maurice also holds regular first-aid stations at sporting events. Page 2 of 13

3 Seychelles Red Cross holds regular first aid trainings for both individuals and professionals and owing to the success of these courses, the SRC decided to initiate an ambulance training, aides and water rescue trainings. In addition, the national society organizes first aid booths at public events. Furthermore the national society health programme is contributing to raising the public awareness on HIV / AIDS. The SRC participates in the regional disaster response team (RDRT) trainings in order to be equipped for disaster management and response. Through the support of ICRC, the national society has developed a program on dissemination of humanitarian law. The program has been accepted by the national education system and teachers gradually become familiar with the new concepts of law. The CRS also communicates a lot through radio and other publications on its activities, its values and the RC / RC Movement in general. Key Issues: The national societies in IOI region are experiencing financial difficulties raising sufficient funds to meet their core costs. The Canadian Red Cross Society which funded most of their core costs left the region in March 2013 and the IFRC IOI representation is actively seeking new partnerships to assist in meeting the core costs and especially the staff salaries. A regional resource mobilization workshop was held to deliberate on the strategic ways of assisting the NSs operationalize their resource mobilization plans. In April 2013, the Japanese Red Cross committed to support the salaries of the Secretaries General of the 4 National Societies for 1 year (up to April 2014). Key Accomplishments: Business 1: To raise humanitarian Standards In order to promote the humanitarian activities in the IOI region, all 4 national societies improved their communication strategies and policies. A total of 17,500 bulletins (500 bulletins for Comoros RC, 16,000 bulletins for Malagasy RC, 500 bulletins for Mauritius RC and 500 bulletins for Seychelles RCs) were published during the reporting period. In addition, the websites of Comoros 1, Malagasy 2 and Mauritius 3 national societies are up and running. Seychelles Red Cross does not yet have a website. Comoros and Malagasy national societies also are very active on social media and have a huge following on Facebook, twitter and YouTube. The national society staff are motivated to follow and do online trainings such as stay safe, RCRC World, and others available on the IFRC FedNet.Furthermore, all staff recruited are required to understand and sign the code of conduct for the movement as well as be knowledgeable on the seven fundamental principles. All the national societies held celebrations to mark the world Red Cross day on 8 may 2013 raising their visibility. Business 2: To grow Red Cross Red Crescent services for vulnerable people In February 2013, following the heavy rains from the Feleng tropical depression in the Indian Ocean severe flooding was experienced in the regions of Anse Aux Pins, Au Cap, Point Larue on the main Island Mahe and on the third largest inhabited island La Digue of Seychelles.CHF 106,551 was allocated from the IFRC`S Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on to support the Red Cross Society of Seychelles for a period of four months in delivering assistance to some 3,000 beneficiaries Page 3 of 13

4 In Madagascar,CHF 298,747 been allocated from the IFRC s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the national society in delivering immediate assistance to some 10,000 beneficiaries affected by Tropical cyclone Haruna. Malagasy Red Cross Society (MRCS) activated its contingency plan and mobilized its NDRT members to assist affected families. The volunteers conducted assessments and identified up to 2,000 families in 5 districts that were most vulnerable and provided assistance. In February 2013, the national society s disaster management officers participated at the East Africa and IOI regional meeting to share lessons learned during 2012 disaster response operations and programming as well as identify opportunities for support for the societies in their 2013 disaster management plans of action. IFRC staff conduct an assessment following flooding.. Photo/IFRC To reduce the vulnerability of communities in Madagascar and enable them to adapt to climate change, the Malagasy Red Cross initiated the "project Fanamby " from December 2012 to June 2014 with support from Norwegian Red Cross. The intervention will be at 3 levels with the regional branches benefitting from capacity building and supporting the Disaster Risk Management Committees at the district level. The activities include awareness in schools and communities, the construction / rehabilitation of infrastructure (irrigation canals / drainage, bridges), implementation of community works (construction of windbreaks, reforestation ) and construction / rehabilitation of 12 points drinking water and latrines. Norwegian Red Cross multilaterally supported disaster risk reduction activities of the Menabe project for 3 months in the reporting period. A regional meeting with IOI national societies was organized by PIROI in Mauritius in June. Business Line 3 To strengthen the specific Red Cross Red Crescent contribution to development IOI national societies participated at the East Africa RC Network meeting in Burundi and Bujumbura in February and had the opportunity to meet the IFRC president. On 15 January 2013, IFRC and Malagasy Red Cross had the opportunity to present to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the national society plans and activities. Also present at the meeting were the ministries of health, population, Interior, finance and duties. The ministries expressed their appreciation for the auxiliary role that the national society played and also commended the IFRC Status of Agreement in Republic of Madagascar. Seychelles Red Cross held its general assembly on 23 February 2013 during which elections were held and the president of the national society re-elected while the youth coordinator was nominated the Vice President of Seychelles RC. The Comoros Red Crescent held its Board of Directors meeting for the year on 30 June 2013 and deliberated the national society activity progress reports, financial reports, Mauritius RC and staff volunteers carry out a clean-up exercise in collaboration with the local community. Photo/Mauritius RC Page 4 of 13

5 performance management manual as well as the NS fundraising strategy. Mauritius Red Cross is a candidate for hosting the Pan African Conference 2016 as a representative of the IOI region and as assessment of the national society was conducted and had interviews with the government officials held between 24 and 26 June The Regional Development Delegate supported the national society in preparation for the assessment. Business Line 4 -To heighten Red Cross Red Crescent influence and support for our work During the first quarter of the year,a resource mobilization workshop was held in Seychelles with full participation of Presidents, Secretaries General and resource mobilization officers from each of the 4 National Societies. Malagasy RC participated at the Madagascar Humanitarian Country team meeting to share information and actions on coordination efforts. Malagasy Red Cross president and Secretary General were facilitated to a peer to peer capacity building visit to Burundi RC to learn about the local capacity building project. Business Line 5- To deepen our tradition of togetherness through joint working and accountability The Regional Development Delegate participated in Africa Senior Management Team Meeting which was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon between 11 and 13 February 2013.In addition, participated at the meeting with PIROI Regional Delegate to discuss the activities implemented in the Indian Ocean Islands Region as well as participated in the recruitment of Mauritius Red Cross Director General. A workshop was held with NS Staff concerning the NS strategic plan development and the 2012 financial audit for Malagasy and Mauritius Red Cross societies done. Plans for next quarter: The 4 NS have nominated participation at the global human resource meeting later in the year in Geneva. The NSs in IOI region to be involved in the beneficiary communication initiatives beginning July 2013 through to December 2014.This will contribute to reduced risks faced by vulnerable individuals and communities and improve aid effectiveness through enhanced communication between NS and the communities they support. IFRC will support the NSs targeted to develop a more systematic and coordinated approach towards communicating with at-risk and disaster-affected communities and to improve communication between communities and humanitarian actors. In line with the Regional Framework, these NS will be supported to choose and develop BC strategies that are appropriate to their capacities and program priorities, the context of the country they operate in and the vulnerabilities of the communities they work with. The Red Cross of Seychelles will have Finance Software installation funded by Tsunami Legacy Funds. IOI NS Watsan officers will attend the Watsan training to be held in Nairobi between 22 and 26 July Mauritius Red Cross to hold its youth camp between 26 and 28 July 2013 in Mauritius. IOI region national societies to participate at the PMER network meeting to be held in Nairobi in October Federation-Wide Reporting System (FWRS) indicators: People reached for reporting period Direct recipients Male Female Total Planned Actual Planned Actual Planned Actual Page 5 of 13 Indirect recipients Total people reached Total people covered 172,837 16, ,000 24, ,837 41,174 93, ,429 Comoros Red Crescent 9,000 8,399 11,000 10,271 20,000 18,670 96, ,570 Malagasy Red Cross 9,000 4,920 13,000 5,995 22,000 10,915 43,800 54,715 Mauritius Red Cross 9,500 2,199 12,400 3,300 21,900 5,499 1,500 6,999 Seychelles Red Cross 200,337 31, ,400 44, ,737 76, , ,713

6 Volunteers during reporting period Male Female Total National Society 4,700 10,000 14,700 Malagasy Red Cross 1,440 2,160 3,600 Comoros Red Crescent Mauritius Red Cross Seychelles Red Cross 2. Financial Status The annual budget for PMG022 was revised due to the lack of funds and the regional development delegate will continue to raise the funds in order to implement all activities planned in the 4 National Societies. Budget and expenditure analysis (CHF) A. Annual approved budget 1,774,685 B. Total funding to date 1,200,842 C. Funding to date as % of annual budget (B A) 68% D. Year To Date Budget 887,343 E. Total expenditure to date 804,465 F. Expenditure to date as % of YTD budget (E D) 91% G. Expenditure to date as % of annual budget (E A) 45% Financial situation Click here to go directly to the financial report. 3. Situation/Context Analysis Madagascar has experienced positive GDP growth in 2012 after several difficult years. IMF predicts growth in 2013, but that does not counterbalance the rise of inflation. The European Union has gradually resumed its cooperation with Madagascar, since the coup and the full return of international aid is conditional to the holding of elections. Despite encouraging signs, political stability has not fully returned in Madagascar. The World Bank approved an emergency loan of 128 million euros to Madagascar to facilitate the improvement of the deteriorating public services and infrastructures. The political crisis in Madagascar has led to a proliferation of illegal activities and traffic on the island which creates a major ecological risk. The agricultural sector, which contributes nearly 30 percent of GDP and employs more than two thirds of the population, suffered a reduced production of most of its products due to adverse weather conditions, except for vanilla production for which Madagascar is the world's largest exporter. Rising food and oil prices account for the 6.5 percent inflation rate. The fishing and tourism industries are flourishing. However, the sector has experienced a significant decline in European demand, while demand from emerging countries increased. The mining sector growth has a promising future and oil development is set to begin in The tertiary sector has also other dynamic activities, call centers, IT support. Page 6 of 13

7 Growth indicators (e) GDP (U.S. $ billions) e GDP (annual%, constant prices) e 1.9 e 2.6 GDP per capita (USD) e 451 e 466 Government debt (% of GDP) e Inflation Rate (%) e Current Account (USD billion) Current account (% of GDP) e e -5.2 Source: IMF - World Economic Outlook Database - last available data Comoros gained independence in 975 and since then, has not seen veritable political stability. The current development situation in Comoros is marked by low economic performance. The economy is based primarily on agriculture and fishing with agriculture representing percent of Gross Domestic Product and employee 70percent employment of the country s labour force. Mauritius is a multicultural and politically stable country and democratic state and is internationally recognized for its continuity of government and rule of law. The island has enjoyed enduring political stability ever since independence in 1968 with a democratically-elected government every 5 years.economically, Mauritius is categorized as an upper-middle income country with a per capita income of USD 7,500. Its literacy rate is approximately 90 percent. 4. Analysis of Implementation Indicators Baseline (where available) Quarter 1 and 2 Date Value Target Actual Business Line 1 : To raise humanitarian Standards % of Target Annual Target Year to Date Actual YtD % of target Outcome 1: Comprehensive communications strategies and 2 year action plans exist and are implemented. communication officer trained and refreshed Jan- June 4 0 0% 4 0 0% Output 1.1 Publication bulletins, newsletters and reports providing contextual analysis on humanitarian trends. bulletins and newsletters provided by 4NSs Jan- June % % Outcome 2: Induction courses for new staff, members and volunteers are strong and provide good guidance on Red Cross Red Crescent principles, objectives and mandates as well as planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Page 7 of 13

8 staffs induction and volunteers taken through Jan- June % % Output 2.1: Support provided to National Societies is improved in identified humanitarian diplomacy needs and plans. Regional training for humanitarian diplomacy Jan- June 1 0 0% 4 0 0% Output 2.2:The Federation-wide Reporting System and Databank is established in National Societies staff/ volunteers with access to the IFRC website. Jan- June % % Outcome 3: The general public is more aware of the principles and values of the movement, as well as the role of the national societies in their respective countries people reached by newsletters and Jan- June % % bulletins, site web movies. Output 3.1 The Organizational capacity assessment and Certification (OCAC) process of peer review in certified National Societies is implemented Staff trained in audit trends Jan- June % % Outcome 4: The professional qualifications and competences of staff and volunteers at countries levels are strengthened through an international academic network Staff trained and volunteers professionalized Jan- June % % Business Line 2: To grow Red Cross Red Crescent Services for vulnerable people Outcome 1: The impact of disasters on vulnerable communities is reduced though adequate and timely emergency response measures number of affected families offered assistance to improve their livelihoods Jan- June % % Output 1.1: Effective and trained regional RDRTs and national NDRTs are tooled, resourced and on stand-by for immediate deployment RDRT trained and Jan- June % % refreshed Page 8 of 13

9 RDRT mobilized Jan- June % % Output 1.2: National Societies are assisted to develop contingency plans for the most recurrent hazards (including shelter, recovery issues and related capacity building) % strategies and technics in Contingency plans conducted during emergency operations Jan- June % % Output 1.3: Targeted National Societies are trained in using telecommunications for real time needs assessments a RDRT trained and refreshed Jan- June % % Output 1.4: The nationwide psychosocial support services to people affected by disasters are provided affected families received psychosocial assistance Jan- June % % Outcome 2: The National Societies in the region are better prepared and coordinated for disasters through the development of National disaster management strategies and contingency plans in thematic areas to guide the National Societies during emergencies volunteers trained Jan- June % % Output 2.1: Capacity of National Society Staff and volunteers to effectively respond to disasters is improved staff and volunteers trained Jan- June % % Outcome 3:Community capacities are improved to reduce their vulnerabilities to public health emergencies and disasters communities with improved DRR capacities Jan- June % % Output 3.1: Community is well prepared to respond to crises and emergencies communities well prepared to Jan- June % % respond to crises and emergencies Business Line 3: To strengthen the specific Red Cross Red Crescent contribution to development Page 9 of 13

10 Outcome 1: Good governance and management practices among presidents and secretary generals are improved governing board members, presidents and SG Jan- June % % improved their capacities Output 1.1: National Society auxiliary role is promoted through the revision and updating of National Society statutes and/or adoption of Red Cross law % of auxiliary role promotion Jan- June % % Output 1.2: Strategic plan and procedures are reviewed % strategic plan and procedures reviewed Jan- June % % Output 1.3: The stakeholders and NGOs are involved in response to emergencies at national and international level % stakeholders and NGOs Jan- June % % involved Outcome 2: Financial Systems and procedures are developed and implemented to ensure proper recording and reporting, thus increasing accountability and credibility % financial systems and procedures developed Jan- June % % Output 2.1: The National Societies finance officers are refreshed on financial procedures and systems finance officers trained Jan- June % % Outcome 3: The human resource management systems are developed and maintained at nationally competitive level % human resource management systems developed Jan- June % % Output 3.1: The National Societies human resources officers are trained HR trained Jan- June 4 0 0% 4 0 0% Outcome 4: National Society premises and warehouses are adequately refurbished to facilitate the development and implementation of programmes warehouse adequately refurbished Jan- June % % Output 4.1: National Societies premises and warehouses are constructed and managed through DREF or emergency appeals Page 10 of 13

11 Number warehouse constructed of Jan- June % % Business Line 4 : To heighten Red Cross Red Crescent influence and support for our work Outcome 1: Resource mobilization capacities of National Societies are scaled up, diversifying income sources and expanding partnerships resource mobilization workshops Jan- June % % organized by IFRC Output 1.1: Resource mobilization project is implemented NSs improving its resource mobilisation strategies % of resource mobilisation strategies implemented at NSs level Jan- June % % Jan- June % % Outcome 2: Increased Youth structure building in the four countries of the region youth in IOI region Jan- June % % Output 2.1: Youth regional forum held 1 youth forum held Jan- June 1 0 0% 1 0 0% Outcome 2.2: Indian Ocean Islands regional youth camp held % of capacity building projects Jan- June % % implemented Outcome 3: Improved National Societies capacity building % of capacity building projects Jan- June % % implemented Output 3.1: Staff are trained staff Jan- June % % trained Output 3.2: National society is supported with IT tools a % of IT Jan- June % % tools purchased Business Line 5: To deepen our tradition of togetherness through joint working and accountability. Page 11 of 13

12 Outcome 1 : National Societies are supported to develop competences and skills in promoting humanitarian diplomacy and to answer donor compliance % of narrative and financial report that adequately Jan- June % % comply to donor requirements Output 1.1 : National Societies PMER, youth and communication policy and strategy are improved training PMER at branch level Jan- June % % 5: Stakeholder Participation and Feedback During the reporting period, NSs continue to monitor and review operations and especially the emergency operations in order to receive the beneficiaries feedback on the services provided. Initial reviews indicate that almost of local beneficiaries are satisfied with the services provided especially during floods in Mauritius, Seychelles and Madagascar. 6. Partnership Agreements and Other Key Actors Funding commitments have been received from partners for national societies from partners such as Japanese and British Red Cross Societies. 7. Cross-Cutting Issues All of four countries in IOI Region: Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles are experiencing climate change challenges and diseases such as Malaria are on the increase. To address this, the NSs are implementing disaster risk reduction activities. IFRC office in IOI participated in DRR Workshop with other NGO in the region and gives its technical supports to the NSs in implementation of DRR activities. 8. Human resources During the reporting period, a program assistant in the IFRC office was recruited, Madagascar RC was re structured and new staff recruited, and Mauritius RC recruited a director general and deputy director general. Comoros RC PMER Officer and OD Officer resigned while in Seychelles RC has inadequate staff at Headquarter level. 9. Exit/Sustainability Strategy Summary The NSs continue to be supported to be dynamic, accountable and independent through the support of the IOI IFRC Office in Madagascar. The national society management is made aware and engaged to continually develop the capacities of their respective NSs in Human Resources, Resource Mobilization, youth programs and Volunteers management. 10. Update on M&E events Programme monitoring, review and evaluations are planned for all projects being implemented. Page 12 of 13

13 11. Key Lessons Since reporting has been a challenge with most of the national societies in the IOI region, the IFR representation in the region had had to devise ways of having constant feedback and monitoring to keep abreast with the progress of programmes being implemented. Page 13 of 13