The proposed project will promote durable solutions for displaced communities of both internally displaced persons in prolonged states of displacement and regional refugee returnees, that have informally occupied land in major cities in the country. It will demonstrate how the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement (1998), Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Framework on Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (2005), the SDGs as well as the New Urban Agenda can be localized in a coherent and integrated manner. In addition, work on operationalising the National IDP Policy (2015). The experience through the project will benefit Asia-Pacific as well as other regions, therefore making Afghanistan a global leader in Durable Solutions framework implementation.The objective of the project is to support activities that provide tangible durable solutions in informal settlements comprising protracted internal displacement and regional refugee returns, through the sectors of land (UN-Habitat and NRC); livelihoods and economic development (DACAAR); documentation and access to services (NRC, DACAAR, AfghanAid) that support meeting Strategic Development Goals (SDG) outcomes. In particular, the project aims to contribute towards the following SDG targets (in order of descending relevance):1. SDG 1.4 and 5.7 – undertake reforms to give women, as well as the poor and vulnerable, equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance, and natural resources, in accordance with national laws2. SDG 8.6 – substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training3. SDG 16.9 – provide legal identity for all, including birth registration, by 20304. SDG 1.7 – create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional, and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies5. SDG 11.1 – ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services, and upgrade slums6. SDG 16.3 – promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for allThe project in addition supports the UN Secretary General's resolve for early warning, preventing conflict and sustaining peace. When displacement related issues are addressed and durable solutions achieved the sometimes cyclical nature of conflict and displacement maybe avoided.The intended Impact of the UN-Habitat component of the project is to ‘Strengthen Housing, Land and Property Task Force (HLP-TF) members and displaced communities' influence on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GoIRA) to recognise and respect the land tenure rights of poor and vulnerable displaced communities in Afghanistan and achieve durable solutions.'The Project aims to work towards the progressive realisation of the human and housing rights of the displaced population through the following activities measured through the related indicators:
Impact:
Strengthen
Housing, Land and Property Task Force (HLP-TF) members and displaced
communities' influence on the Government of the Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan (GoIRA) to recognise and respect the land tenure rights of poor
and vulnerable displaced communities in Afghanistan and achieve durable
solutions.
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Increase in the # of landless
and displaced communities secure access to suitable land.
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The increase in the # of
occupancy certificate and subsequent title deeds issued by the ARAZI and
ensured benefit to women by 2017.
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The # of laws and regulations
that respect and recognise the land rights of landless and displaced
communities in Afghanistan.
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Increased # of displaced
population included in the GoIRA's development framework.
Outcome
1: Awareness Raising and Capacity Building
HLP-TF members and
displaced communities have increased knowledge and understanding of HLP
issues and capacity to effectively advocate for their land and housing rights
(security of tenure) and achieve durable solutions.
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At least 75% of HLP-TF members,
displaced communities and government authorities attending the trainings
enhanced their knowledge, understanding and skills on Housing, Land and
Property Rights and Durable Solutions.
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At least 75% of KIS-TF members
and KIS residents attending the training enhanced their knowledge and
understanding no how to access to Land Tenure under the proposed Law on
Registration of Urban Informal Property (Occupancy Certificate
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At least 75% (7/10) HLP-TF
members and displaced community representatives increased their knowledge on
national and regional experiences on land rights advocacy and practice.
Outcome
2: Coordination and Participation
Improved
coordination and participation of HLP-TF members and displaced communities
with local, regional, national and to some extent international clusters,
working groups and networks working on HLP and durable solutions issue.
Increased
participation and solidarity among 85% of HLP-TF members and displaced
communities and development of # of joint advocacy action plans to
respond to the emerging HLP issues including focus cases of the affected
communities; and three year HLP-TF Action Plan reflecting the priorities of
the HLP-TF members and displaced communities.
Enhanced
strategic direction of HLP-TF.
Outcome
3: Evidence-based Advocacy and Policy Influence
HLP-TF members and
displaced communities actively monitor HLP related legal and regulatory
framework/policies at local, regional and national level and influence
decision makers to respect and recognise the land tenure rights of poor and
vulnerable displaced communities.
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# of inputs and policy
recommendations related to HLP are considered and incorporated by ARAZI,
MUDH, MoRR, IDLG/DMM etc into the draft law and policies.
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Increased # of displaced
communities participate in policy consultations and decision-making process.
