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Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Central Asia (Version 2 -16/03/2018)

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AMOUNT: EUR 36 500 000

The present Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) was prepared on the basis of the financing decision ECHO/WWD/BUD/2018/01000 (Worldwide Decision) and the related General Guidelines for Operational Priorities on Humanitarian Aid (Operational Priorities). The purpose of the HIP and its annex is to serve as a communication tool for DG ECHO's partners and to assist them in the preparation of their proposals. The provisions of the Worldwide Decision and the General Conditions of the Agreement with the European Commission shall take precedence over the provisions in this document.

0. MAJOR CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE HIP

In view of the expanding conflict, the lack of effective government commitment and the paucity of appropriate proposals, it will not be possible to conduct an effective Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programme in Afghanistan. As such the DRR objectives in Afghanistan will no longer be directly pursued and the EUR 1 000 000 allocated to this activity will be de-committed from this HIP.

1. CONTEXT

This Humanitarian Implementation Plan covers Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Central Asia. It is intended to address the needs of vulnerable populations affected by the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and its consequences on neighbouring countries. It also includes provisions to improve capacities to prevent and respond to the effects of natural disasters and climate change.

In Afghanistan, the conflict between Government forces and non-state armed groups has intensified. According to a mid-year report from the United Nations, the number of civilians killed and injured during the first six months of 2017 persisted at the same record high levels as last year but with a worsening toll from suicide attacks, and a greater impact on women and children. In the same period, 173 409 people fled their homes due to the conflict, bringing the total number of displaced people to 1.7 million.
Forced displacement is reported in 29 out of 34 provinces and 58 per cent of all displaced people are girls and boys under 18. Most of the displaced people have moved to the cities, where social services are struggling to cope, leading to increased vulnerability and suffering. There is a mounting access problem for relief agencies and incidents have occurred where they have been directly targeted. DG ECHO's Integrated Analysis Framework (IAF) for 2016-17 identified extreme humanitarian needs in Afghanistan.

The vulnerability of the population affected by the crisis is assessed to be very high. At 7.8, Afghanistan holds one of the highest INFORM (Inform For Risk Management) scores, as well as one of the lowest and downward trending INFORM ‘coping capacity’ scores.

In view of the current increasing trend in the conflict and the lack of any credible peace process, the humanitarian outlook remains bleak, with needs that are expected to increase. Furthermore, the same conflict and instability is making it equally difficult for development programmes to achieve their objectives, notably to help the Government to provide a socio-economic environment that persuades Afghans to stay and build a future in Afghanistan.