And that's very important because we need these facilities, knowing that the approach that we are going to use to develop this area is a community-based participation approach. |
During the first quarter, the agency has put into tender one-third of the allocated reconstruction funds. |
In the mid of 2007, all of internally displaced persons will live in permanent houses. The facility of health and education will be completed next year. |
It is essential that donors respond accordingly by maintaining an emergency culture in their decision-making and response. |
It's a big deal, |
No, I don't need to see the design first, |
No, I don't need to see the design first. The objective is to get people out of tents in as short a time as is humanly possible. |
The fund will provide an alternative channel for potential donors. |
There is a perception that the emergency conditions have passed because we're now in the reconstruction phase. This is wrong. The problems are so great, the humanitarian needs are so immense, that the emergency continues. |
We appeal to state banks to help. Contractors who receive job orders from us should not be asked to give collateral. The project itself or the contract of work should be deemed as the collateral. |
We express our appreciation to the French Government and the four toll road companies for the grant. |
We have to extend our plan to move people in tents out by June. |
We held a follow up meeting... they've done a good job. |