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POST-DISASTER NEEDS ASSESSMENT FLOODS 2009 A Report Prepared by the Government of the Republic of Namibia, with Support from the International Community
Foreword In March of 2009, torrential rains across Angola, Namibia, and Zambia increased water levels in the Chobe, Kunene, Kavango and Zambezi Rivers to such an extent that the north-central and north-eastern Regions of Namibia experienced the worst flooding in decades. The damage affected an area that is home to 60 percent of the total population, destroying critical infrastructure, washing away crops and livestock, damaging homes, and causing widespread displacement. Many of those affected by the 2009 floods, in fact, had not recovered fully from the impact of the heavy rainfalls in 2008 that had also caused flooding, similar destruction and displacement of people. In the aftermath of the flooding, the Government of Namibia immediately mobilized emergency assistance to meet the most pressing needs of people in the affected Regions. The Government of the Republic of Namibia allocated N$109 million towards the response effort and established 110 temporary camps in the six affected Regions (Caprivi, Kavango, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana and Oshikoto) to house the displaced population. The regional authorities set up and administered the camps, installing pit latrines, showers/ bathing facilities and basic water supplies. Officials also made available non-food items (tents, tarpaulins, blankets, waterpurification tablets, and mosquito nets) for the dislocated communities. Logistics, airlifting capacity as well as vehicles and motor boats, were provided by the Government, through the various line ministries. The private sector also contributed to the Government’s efforts by providing new vehicles and other items. Donors provided immediate assistance amounting to some US$36 million, a gesture that is highly appreciated. The Government is continuing to provide food assistance to the displaced population in the camps, and has decided to extend the food assistance scheme until the affected people are able to return to their homes. The disaster response has been coordinated nationally by the Directorate of Disaster Risk Management (DDRM), within the Office of the Prime Minister, and regionally by the Regional Councils through the Regional Emergency Management Units. In the Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, and Oshikoto Regions, the Government activated the Flood Emergency Management Coordination Office (FEMCO) in order to coordinate the relief assistance. The National Planning Commission in the Office of the President has worked to ensure effective coordination with the international community, working hand-in-hand with the civil society and the private sector. These efforts were complemented by international donors, such as Austria, Botswana, Estonia, the Federation of Russia, Finland, France, Germany, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Italy, the People’s Republic of China, Spain, United States, United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund ,the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and the World Food Programme. Immediately following the relief efforts, the National Planning Commission of the Government of the Republic of Namibia requested the World Bank, through the Global Fund for Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery, to undertake a Post- Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) in coordination with the United Nations and European Commission in order to assist the Government. This was the first step towards developing a holistic approach to recovery and reconstruction efforts, and also aimed to provide the Government with options for working towards longer term, sustainable disaster risk reduction. The 2009 floods highlight the importance of reducing risks in Namibia, particularly as the country is predicted to face a greater likelihood of extreme weather conditions affecting temperatures and precipitations patterns due to climate change. This assessment report provides a clear analysis of the extent of the damages and losses caused by the devastating floods, the hardship suffered by the people, as well as the adverse impacts this had on the economy and the environment. Furthermore, it identifies financing needs required to formulate comprehensive early recovery actions, implement medium-term recovery and reconstruction plans, and develop a long-term risk management and reduction strategy. The Government of Namibia would like to thank the PDNA team for their swift response to the request for assistance, for the dedication shown throughout the assessment, and for the quality of this report. The PDNA offers an outstanding example of effective coordination between various development partners, specifically the World Bank, the United Nations, the European Commission, the United States Agency for International Development, and the Government of the Republic of Namibia. Finally, our sincere appreciation is extended to the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) for facilitating this analysis and compiling the report. Professor Peter H. Katjavivi Director General National Planning Commission Office of the President Republic of Namibia Representing the Government of the Republic of Namibia ii Namibia POST-DISASTER NEEDS ASSESSMENT
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Page 27 and 28: The average value of damage in the
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5.1 Introduction The most likely sc
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Box: 2: Early Recovery: Guiding pri
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Housing, shelter and settlements Th
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5.4 Recommendations on when to move
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6.5 The way forward The medium and
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7.1 Situation during the Disaster T
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of 2-6oC by end of the century, a l
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could involve flags, megaphones or
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7.3 On-going interventions While th
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Annex 1 Water Supply and Sanitation
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access. It was observed that if the
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water. Similarly, access roads from
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Table 44: Roads proposed for improv
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Annex 3 Energy Pre-disaster Situati
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Table 50: Losses incurred due to 20
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Annex 4 Agriculture, Livestock and
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System (NEWFIS), reported concerns
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and affect both urban and rural vul
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In 1998, the Government launched a
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Annex 5 Industry and Commerce Pre-d
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In Namibia, small businesses can be
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Needs In light of the vulnerability
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Table 66: Total damages and lost re
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Governance Issues Namibia is one of
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constructed elevated roads increase
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epresents 31 percent. In comparison
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Table 73: Early and medium and long
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and reproductive health. This was f
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Provision of safe water was done by
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Intensive capacity-building activit
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The Table below indicates the numbe
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Table 80: Budget for 2008/2009 and
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The total damages and losses are su
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displacement and often impact girls
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Needs The education sector response
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The major long-term environmental c
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paltry in comparison to ongoing thr
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Table 90: Environment sector needs
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Annex 11 Food Security Pre-disaster
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mahangu and maize meal must be mutu
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Figure 42: Maize Meal Prices in Urb
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The total amount of food commoditie
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Food distributions • To strengthe
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Annex 12 GIS Mapping Background One
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spectrum (and roughly comparable to
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Useful web links and References For
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Activities Key Outputs Time Frame R
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