1. 1 EU Cooperation: UXO sector and EIDHR in Lao PDR 22 November 2012 Vientiane, Lao PDR

2. 2 1. EU cooperation and its instruments 2. Previous and current EU intervention in UXO sector in Laos. 3. Previous and current EU intervention under EIDHR in Laos 4. Pipeline and ongoing CfPs

3. 1. EU Cooperation EU (EC+ its MS), as a group, are the 4 th largest donor to Laos with USD 71 million (12.88%) of ODA disbursed in 2011. EU (EC+ its MS), as a group, are the 4 th largest donor to Laos with USD 71 million (12.88%) of ODA disbursed in 2011. Note: There were in total 43 donors providing ODA to Laos in 2011, of which 12 are EU donors. Note: There were in total 43 donors providing ODA to Laos in 2011, of which 12 are EU donors. Three EU partners are based in-country - the EU Delegation, France and Germany. Three EU partners are based in-country - the EU Delegation, France and Germany.

4. 4 Two main instruments through: 1. Country Strategy Paper/MIP 2011- 2013: in partnership with GOL, UN, IOs 2. Thematic Program: CfPs of Non State Actors –Local Authorities, EIDHR, Investing in People, so on in partnership with INGOs, NPAs and LA. 1. EU Cooperation Instruments

5. 5 Through the grants from thematic programs i.e. ex-NGO co-financing, ECHO, NSA-LA and EIDHR since 1995, by EU NGOs i.e. MAG, HI and national agencies. Through the grants from thematic programs i.e. ex-NGO co-financing, ECHO, NSA-LA and EIDHR since 1995, by EU NGOs i.e. MAG, HI and national agencies. HI, for example: HI, for example: In total: more than 12 M € in UXO sector In total: more than 12 M € in UXO sector 2012: 4 ongoing projects, implemented by HI, MAG, UXO Lao/NRA (through UNDP) = €2.4 m Euro 2012: 4 ongoing projects, implemented by HI, MAG, UXO Lao/NRA (through UNDP) = €2.4 m Euro ProjectYear Total EU contribution (Euro) UXO clearance, capacity buildings equipment, so on. 1997-2012 6.7 million 2. Previous and ongoing EU funded projects in Laos (UXO sector)

6. EU co-funding with HI 1998- 2012 Project title (with HI)DurationEU contribut ion (Euro) Development support to UXO Lao Operations in Savannakhet Phase I and II 1/9/1998-31/8//2000 1/9/2000-28/2/2001 (extension) 2,700,000 Consolidation phase “ Toward technical and management sustainability of UXO Lao “ Phase III 1/3/2001- 28/2/2002775,000 Maintenance of HIB Capacity building to UXO Lao in Savannakhet 1/3/2002- 31/8/2002100,000 (ECHO) Transfer of knowledge, skills and capacities to UXO Lao Savannakhet leading to the complete withdrawal of HIB Technical assistance. Phase IV 1/9/2002- 31/8/04900,000 Integrated UXO Threat Reduction in Savannakhet province. UXO clearance and Risk Education program conducted by HIB as autonomous humanitarian operator 24/12/2004- 23/12/2006 (extended to 30/11/2007) 1,000,000 Integrated Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Threat Reduction in Savannakhet Province of the Lao People ’ s Democratic Republic 1/1/2009 – 31/12/2010 500,000 Strengthening the initiatives of government and others to respond to the UXO Threat DCI-NSAPVD/2010/256-467 1/1/2011-31/12/2012 692,557 Total6,667,557

7. 3. European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights One of thematic programs, launched through CfP: One of thematic programs, launched through CfP: Global Human Rights Strategy 2011-2013 Global Human Rights Strategy 2011-2013 –Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries where they are most at risk; –Strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and, in consolidating political participation and representation;

8. Human Rights Strategy 2011-2013 (Cont.) Supporting and strengthening the international and regional framework for the protection and promotion of human rights, justice, the rule of law and the promotion of democracy; Supporting and strengthening the international and regional framework for the protection and promotion of human rights, justice, the rule of law and the promotion of democracy; Building confidence in and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic electoral processes, in particular through election observation. Building confidence in and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic electoral processes, in particular through election observation. So on………… So on…………

9. EIDHR projects in Laos EIDHR projects from 2004 -2012: EIDHR projects from 2004 -2012: –No. of projects:16 projects, of which 7 projects are on-going –Total costs: €2,9 M

10. EIDHR projects in Laos (cont.) TitleImplmenting bodyImplementation period Total EC Contrib. € Strengthening Civil Society in Lao PDRConcern worldwide2007 - Jan. 2010 36 months 100,000.00 Civil Society Justice and Children's Rights ProjectSave the Children Australia Jan. 2007 - Apr. 09 28 months 93,551.00 Public legal education campaign for LaosLao Bar AssociationApr. 2007 - Mar 2010, 36 M 100,000.00 Protecting children from rights abuses in Vientiane, Lao PDR FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL 2007 - 2008 (24 M) 100,000.00 Information and women for development in Lao PDRLao Journalist's Association 12/17/2007 (24M)180,318.00 Collecting Data on UXO Accidents and UXO VictimsNational Regulatory Authority 11/4/2007 (36M)235,020.00 The Development of a Human Rights Based Culture for Disabled people in the Lao PDR – The way to greater inclusion and participation Handicap International Belgium 12/20/2007 (36 M)171,000.00

11. EIDHR projects in Laos (cont.) Strengthening the Role and Capacity of the Lao Disabled People Association to promote human rights of women with disabilities in Lao PDR Power International 12/3/2008 (24 M) 220,831.00 Fostering a fair and balanced representation of vulnerability in Lao PDR Institut Panos Association 4/01/10 (24M) 242,512.00 Participation to the reinforcement of the lawyers' profession in Lao PDR Avocats Sans Frontière 1/01/ 2010 (36 M) 222,143.00 Strengthening the role and capacity of the Lao Disabled People Association in promoting the rights of People with Disability in Lao PDR Apr. 2011 - Mar 2014 (36 m) 100,000.00 Children as Agents of Change Mar 2011 to Feb. 2013 (24 m) 142,500.00 Building civil society from the village up: participation, rights and gender equity for ethnic group adolescents Feb 2012 - Jan. 2015 (36 m) 300,000.00 Child Safe Citizens - Building the capacity of Lao civil society to promote and protect children`s rights Feb 2012 - Jan. 2015 (36 m) 160,875.39 The rights to food of ethnic minorities in Kham District 24 M? 24 M?284,993.35 Programme to Enable and Advance Civic Engagement (PEACE) June 2012- May 2015 300,000.00 Total: 16 projects 2,953,743.74

12. 4. Pipeline and ongoing Calls for Proposals In country Call for proposals: 2013 In country Call for proposals: 2013 –EIDHR CfP: €1.2 M. –NSA LA CfPs: € 2.3 M. –UXO CfPs: € 2.6 M (deadline 4 th Jan. 2013) Global CfPs 2012: Global CfPs 2012: –Investing in People: Actions for child protection – against violence against children (deadline 4 Dec. 12)

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