National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014-2017_FINAL
National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014-2017_FINAL
National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza 2014-2017_FINAL
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24The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Recovery</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Reconstruction</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Gaza</strong> <strong>2014</strong>SECTION 2: PLANNING FOR RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION2.3 Coverage of the <strong>Plan</strong>This <strong>Plan</strong> was developed with the intention to transition from relief ef<strong>for</strong>ts to longer-term development needs in <strong>Gaza</strong>. As aresult, it combines critical relief, recovery, <strong>and</strong> reconstruction needs in order to lay the foundations <strong>for</strong> long term development.In its approach the <strong>Plan</strong> has identified three phases of interventions to respond to the complex, large-scale needs of <strong>Gaza</strong> <strong>and</strong>its population: relief, early recovery, <strong>and</strong> reconstruction.The immediate focus will be on the continuation of relief ef<strong>for</strong>ts already initiated by public <strong>and</strong> international agencies, especially<strong>for</strong> IDPs, as well as initiating early recovery interventions. Within a timeframe of six months from the Conference, the plananticipates the launch of reconstruction ef<strong>for</strong>ts. This, however, is contingent on a border regime that reconnects <strong>Gaza</strong> to theoutside world <strong>and</strong> allows <strong>for</strong> access of required materials <strong>and</strong> specialized personnel.2.3.1 ReliefTimeframe: Immediate – Month 6Israel’s assault has created a complex humanitarian emergency situation that has required an immediate response in order tosave lives <strong>and</strong> prevent severe harm to the population in <strong>Gaza</strong>. Some of these humanitarian interventions, in particular <strong>for</strong> IDPs,will need to be sustained over the coming months. These relief interventions focus predominantly on such needs as access toclean water <strong>and</strong> food, provision of shelter, as well as social protection <strong>for</strong> those whose homes were destroyed. Many of theseinterventions are being implemented through the <strong>Gaza</strong> Crisis Appeal, which was jointly issued by the UN <strong>and</strong> the Government.2.3.2 <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Recovery</strong>Timeframe: Month 1 – Month 12<strong>Early</strong> recovery is a multi-dimensional process that aims at stabilizing living conditions <strong>and</strong> preparing the foundations <strong>for</strong>longer-term reconstruction <strong>and</strong> development by supporting <strong>and</strong> generating self-sustaining processes <strong>for</strong> post-crisis recovery,planning, <strong>and</strong> financing. Among other things, early recovery interventions will aim to restore delivery of basic services (health,education, social programs, water, electricity, telecommunications); reduce additional risk <strong>and</strong> vulnerability; remove ERWs; beginto restore livelihoods <strong>and</strong> shelter (ensure safe <strong>and</strong> secure environments); <strong>and</strong> support the return of IDPs. In parallel with this, theGovernment will work towards strengthening governance functions.
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