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07LIBREVILLE252
2007-05-31 16:47:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Libreville
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GABON REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR'S FUND FOR REFUGEES

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DE RUEHLC #0252/01 1511647
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 311647Z MAY 07
FM AMEMBASSY LIBREVILLE
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 9741
INFO RUEHAR/AMEMBASSY ACCRA 0270
UNCLAS LIBREVILLE 000252 

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

FOR PRM/AFR
ACCRA FOR REFCOORD

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREF GA
SUBJECT: GABON REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR'S FUND FOR REFUGEES

REF: STATE 27884

UNCLAS LIBREVILLE 000252

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

FOR PRM/AFR
ACCRA FOR REFCOORD

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREF GA
SUBJECT: GABON REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR'S FUND FOR REFUGEES

REF: STATE 27884


1. Embassy Libreville requests 20,000 dollars to promote
self-sufficiency in refugee communities through generating
food security and steady revenues. The project would provide
technical expertise and equipment supporting refugee groups
in Moanda, Bakoumba, Lastourville, and Franceville. All
activities will be carried out by ALISEI, an Italian NGO with
considerable experience working with refugees in Gabon.


2. Project Summary:


A. Activity 1: Sewing, hairstyling, and daycare project for
an association of young women refugees in Moanda.

--Items to be procured: Hairstyling and sewing
equipment/supplies

--Total Cost: $5,600


B. Activity 2: Fabrication of manioc by an association of
woman refugees in Bakoumba.

--Items to be procured: Equipment for manioc preparation,
electrical equipment for construction of work space

--Total cost: $1,800


C. Activity 3: Sewing project for a sewing association of
women refugees is Bakoumba.

--Items to be procured: Sewing equipment and supplies.

--Total Cost: $1,720


D. Activity 4: Agricultural project for a farming
association in Bakoumba.

--Items to be procured: Farming equipment, wire fencing,
seeds and other crop starters

--Total Cost: $1,820


E. Activity 5: Bakery Project for a group of Congolese
refugees with Gabonese partners in Bakoumba

--Items to be procured: Bakery supplies, rent, and electricity

--Total Cost: $2,130


F. Activity 6: Agricultural project for a group of female
Congolese refugees and their Gabonese partners in
Lastourville.

--Items to be procured:

--Total Cost: $1,820


G. Activity 7: Fabrication of manioc by an association of
woman refugees in Franceville.

--Items to be procured: Equipment/supplies for manioc
preparation, stock of manioc, wheel barrow, shed for
equipment/material, wrapping material for distribution,
transportation costs.

--Total Cost: $1,220


H. Activity 8: Management, Follow-up and Technical Expertise
by ALISEI and its partners

--Total Cost: $3,000


I. Reserves or Incidental expenses for the seven projects.

--Total Cost: $ 890


3. Post notes that ALISEI appears to have used an unrealistic
exchange rate. The cost of the seven activities (without
reserve or management charges) is about $18,000 at the
current exchange rate of 488 CFA per USD. ALISEI has
provided the Embassy with a complete budget for all items to
be procured, which can be faxed to department on request.



4. Justification: ALISEI and post have already implemented
successful projects to promote agricultural self-sufficiency
for Congolese refugees in FY 2004, FY 2005, and FY 2006.
These micro-projects target smaller groups of refugees with
the hope of improving relations with local populations to
enhance prospects for local integration as a durable solution.


5. Agency Responsible: Italian-based NGO ALISEI, which
already has a good working relationship with the refugees and
UNHCR personnel working within the refugee community, will be
the implementing partner. ALISEI implemented the FY 2004, FY
2005 and FY 2006 Ambassador's Fund projects. The project
above was developed with ALISEI to assist the refugee
communities that have not benefited from previous projects.
ALISEI's demonstrated track record makes it an ideal and
qualified partner for further collaboration.


6. Post will be able to implement the grant by the close of
the fiscal year.


7. POC is Political Officer Leslie Doumbia at
doumbialw@state.gov.


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