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DRC DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC) PROGRAMME PLAN 2018 1. Introduction According to the 2016 Human Development Index, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is among the poorest countries in the world, ranked 176 out of 188 countries with more than 4 out of 5 persons living below the $1.25 poverty line. DRC’s second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP2) 2011 – 2015 1 outlines four pillars in its strategy to reduce poverty; strengthening governance and peace, diversifying the economy, accelerating growth and promoting employment, improving access to basic social services and strengthening human capital, and protecting the environment and fighting against climate change. However, the country is currently experiencing widespread political and economic instability, hindering progress towards these goals. An estimated 4.1 million children in DRC are malnourished, with 42.6% of children under 5 years stunted 2 . Access to water and health facilities remains limited, with more than two third of the rural population not having access to improved water sources and a larger proportion lacking access to improved latrine facilities. Poverty in DRC has a very clear gender dimension to it; discrimination against women and girls is widespread. On the Gender Inequality Index (2016), which focuses on reproductive health, empowerment and economic status, DRC scores 149 th out of 155 countries. The humanitarian situation in the DRC continues to deteriorate largely due to repeated clashes among armed groups and ethnic tensions leading to widespread displacement, largely concentrated in the Eastern Provinces and in the central Kasai region. The situation in the Kasai provinces and Tanganyika has deteriorated into a regional humanitarian crisis with violence causing widespread loss of life and enormous humanitarian needs. The Humanitarian Needs Overview (2017) estimates that 6.9 million people in DRC are in need of humanitarian assistance. The Integrated Phased Food Classification (August 2017) estimated 1.5 million people are facing “emergency“ hunger levels, with 7.7 million people in need of food assistance across the country. The political outlook for DRC remains uncertain, with presidential elections postponed again until 2018. Political uncertainty and unemployment are fuelling popular resentment with rising tensions demonstrated by increased numbers of mass protests predominantly in urban centres across DRC. Country Strategic Plan Country Strategic Plan Timeline: 2017-2021 The Concern DRC Country Strategic Plan (CSP) overall objective is to “address the underlying causes of extreme poverty in the constantly changing context of DRC through quality development work and a rapid emergency response”. 2. Programmes Integrated (Livelihoods and Health) Programme In Manono Territory, Tanganyika province, Concern is implementing a five-year Graduation Programme (2017-2021) targeting 1,000 households who are the poorest and most marginalized households to “graduate from” extreme poverty. These households are supported to be more productive and resilient to shocks and stresses, and to improve their human and social capital to sustain their graduation from poverty. Graduation beneficiaries are supported to strengthen/develop new income-generating activities (IGA) through technical training, coupled with business/financial management skills and life skills (e.g. nutrition sensitisation, conflict resolution). At the same time, 1 http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/scr/2013/cr13226.pdf Note: the GPRSP post-2015 has not yet been published. 2 Human Development Report 2016

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Page 1: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC) PROGRAMME … · DRC DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC) PROGRAMME PLAN 2018 1. Introduction According to the 2016 Human Development Index, the Democratic

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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC) PROGRAMME PLAN 2018

1. Introduction

According to the 2016 Human Development Index, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is

among the poorest countries in the world, ranked 176 out of 188 countries with more than 4 out of 5

persons living below the $1.25 poverty line. DRC’s second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP2)

2011 – 20151 outlines four pillars in its strategy to reduce poverty; strengthening governance and peace,

diversifying the economy, accelerating growth and promoting employment, improving access to basic

social services and strengthening human capital, and protecting the environment and fighting against

climate change. However, the country is currently experiencing widespread political and economic

instability, hindering progress towards these goals. An estimated 4.1 million children in DRC are

malnourished, with 42.6% of children under 5 years stunted2. Access to water and health facilities

remains limited, with more than two third of the rural population not having access to improved water

sources and a larger proportion lacking access to improved latrine facilities. Poverty in DRC has a very

clear gender dimension to it; discrimination against women and girls is widespread. On the Gender

Inequality Index (2016), which focuses on reproductive health, empowerment and economic status,

DRC scores 149th out of 155 countries.

The humanitarian situation in the DRC continues to deteriorate largely due to repeated clashes among

armed groups and ethnic tensions leading to widespread displacement, largely concentrated in the

Eastern Provinces and in the central Kasai region. The situation in the Kasai provinces and Tanganyika

has deteriorated into a regional humanitarian crisis with violence causing widespread loss of life and

enormous humanitarian needs. The Humanitarian Needs Overview (2017) estimates that 6.9 million

people in DRC are in need of humanitarian assistance. The Integrated Phased Food Classification

(August 2017) estimated 1.5 million people are facing “emergency“ hunger levels, with 7.7 million

people in need of food assistance across the country. The political outlook for DRC remains uncertain,

with presidential elections postponed again until 2018. Political uncertainty and unemployment are

fuelling popular resentment with rising tensions demonstrated by increased numbers of mass protests

predominantly in urban centres across DRC.

Country Strategic Plan

Country Strategic Plan Timeline: 2017-2021

The Concern DRC Country Strategic Plan (CSP) overall objective is to “address the underlying causes of

extreme poverty in the constantly changing context of DRC through quality development work and a rapid

emergency response”.

2. Programmes

Integrated (Livelihoods and Health) Programme

In Manono Territory, Tanganyika province, Concern is implementing a five-year Graduation

Programme (2017-2021) targeting 1,000 households who are the poorest and most marginalized

households to “graduate from” extreme poverty. These households are supported to be more

productive and resilient to shocks and stresses, and to improve their human and social capital to

sustain their graduation from poverty. Graduation beneficiaries are supported to strengthen/develop

new income-generating activities (IGA) through technical training, coupled with business/financial

management skills and life skills (e.g. nutrition sensitisation, conflict resolution). At the same time,

1 http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/scr/2013/cr13226.pdf Note: the GPRSP post-2015 has not yet been published. 2 Human Development Report 2016

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beneficiaries receive income support to meet their immediate needs and to put towards productive

assets while they participate in the training. Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) will also

be established to enable households to start saving and accessing credit to invest in productive assets,

or to meet immediate needs in the event of a shock.

The programme also works with 38,886 beneficiaries (19,832 female; 19,054 male) to reduce

vulnerability to water borne diseases and health related shocks by improving access to safe water and

sanitation facilities and promoting behaviour change for positive hygiene practices. Supporting the

local health authorities in the implementation of the Water Law and strengthening their capacity in

water service provision.

Adopting the Engaging Men and Boys approach, Concern will work to galvanise support from

community leaders to address issues of gender inequalities that continue to discriminate against

women and girls. The graduation programme will be implemented in partnership with a national

NGO, WISDOM for literacy and numeracy, and with the Ministry of Health (Bureau de Zone de Sante

[BCZ]) for water, sanitation, and hygiene activities. Under this programme, Concern will support

21,240 beneficiaries in 2018.

Health

Concern is the lead agency of a nationwide WASH Consortium, comprising five agencies (ACF,

ACTED, CRS, Solidarites, and Concern), that is working across five provinces in DRC from 2013 – 2018.

The DRC WASH Consortium strives to reduce mortality and morbidity associated with lack of access

to potable water and poor sanitation and hygiene practices. In 2018, Concern will support 29,972

people across 21 villages with improved access to safe water and sanitation facilities through this

programme.

Under this programme, Concern continues to promote a community-based water management and

“life-cycle costs” approach to enhance sustainable access to drinking water. A key element of this

sustainability strategy is to establish Water Management Committees (WMC), comprising men and

women from the target communities who will oversee the management of the water points, while also

working with the suppliers of spare parts for the water points. In addition to improving water

infrastructure, Concern supports targeted communities through community led hygiene promotion

methodologies to promote positive hygiene behaviour change. The WASH Consortium also work to

share learning from the programme with the WASH sector at the national level through the

organisation of biannual events and participation in various national and international fora and

conferences. The Consortium, through its Coordination Unit (CCU) in Kinshasa, will continue to

engage in advocacy regarding the national WASH strategy with stakeholders including the

Government and the National WASH Programme (Village et Ecole Assaini).

Emergency

In 2018, Concern expects to support at least 73,155 conflict-affected people in North Kivu, Tanganyika

and Haut Lomami provinces. A new base was opened in late 2017 in Mwene Ditu, Kasai Central and

plans are in place to scale up an emergency/recovery response there as funding materalises.

In Tanganyika and Haut Lomami, Concern will meet the immediate needs of displaced and conflict

affected housheolds through the provision of emergency shelter and safe water and sanitation facilities.

Under this programme, safe drinking water will be provided through the rehabilitation and protection

of existing water points and/or establishment of Water Treatment Units, as appropriate. Concern, using

its existing water testing laboratory, will conduct frequent water quality testing at point of source to

ensure adherence to water quality standards. Water management committees will be established and

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members trained in the management and maintenance of their rehabilitated water points to ensure

sustainability. In addition, Concern will provide basic emergency shelter materials to displaced

populations to ensure they have access to safe, habitable, and appropriate living spaces.

Concern will support conflict-affected households (displaced, returnee and vulnerable host

households) from both official camps and communities in North Kivu through a mobile and rapid

emergency response. Concern will continue to deliver a multi-sectoral package of assistance combining

cash transfers, cash for work and Non-Food Item (NFIs) to assist vulnerable households.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation:

Programme/

project

Timeframe Donors Timeline of M&E events

Context

analysis

Baseline or in

endline study

Mid term

review

Final

evaluation

Graduation

Programme

2017-2021 Irish

Aid

n/a n/a July 2018 n/a

Health-

WASH

Consortium

Katanga

2013 -2018 DFID n/a n/a n/a July-

December

2018

Emergency –

Tanganyika

and Haut

Lomami

2017 –2018 OFDA n/a n/a n/a July 2018

Emergency

Nord Kivu

2018 Irish

Aid &

Project

Sponsor

hip

n/a n/a n/a June-July

2018