§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
How much humanitarian and development aid to southern Sudan in 2004 has been earmarked for (a) United Nations programmes; (b) local and international non-governmental organisations; and (c) organisations taking part in the peace process. [HL965]
§ Lord President of the Council (Baroness Amos)As indicated in our Country Engagement Paper (CEP) we intend to work with a range of partners—including the UN, Red Cross and international non-governmental organisations (INGOs). We will continue to support organisations involved in the peace process, such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat; the Joint Military Commission (JMC); and the Verification and Monitoring Team (VMT), as long as is required.
§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
What will be the effect of the peace agreement on the existing United Kingdom budget for southern Sudan; and what funds are allocated to post-conflict reconstruction. [HL966]
§ Baroness AmosWe intend to increase our programme in Sudan substantially if a peace agreement is reached and implemented. Initially, the majority of our resources will contine to go towards humanitarian needs, but with a greater emphasis towards longer-term development, post-conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction. Work on implementation of the peace agreement, for example local-level peace building and reintegration of ex-combatants, will require early funding.
Our objectives for Sudan are set out in our Country Engagement Paper (CEP), a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.