Background and objectives:

The UN estimates there are close to 750,000 IDPs in Somalia. In most cases, they are forced to live in deplorable circumstances, lacking the most basic protection and essential services. Conditions recognised as among the worst in Africa. There are about 35,000 IDPs in Puntland, of whom 22,000 are located in Bosasso, a coastal town with poor security.
The project will apply the UN Joint UN Strategy to address the needs of IDPs in Bossaso. The objective of the project is to provide improved human security and living standards as well as durable solutions for reintegration and resettlement of IDPs and returnees, with a particular focus on Bossaso, specifically:

• Improved living conditions in nine permanent and temporary settlements
• Strengthened protection and security for 11,000 IDPs in nine settlements
• Durable solutions for livelihoods, resettlement and reintegration for up to 5,000 IDPs

Activities:
The main activities include:

• Upgrading of the physical environment in temporary settlements through spatial reorganization, public lighting and fire prevention measures.
• Interventions for improved access to justice for IDPs.
• Development of legal framework for secure land tenure for IDPs. establishment of legal land system and legal clinics in settlement areas.
• Design and installation of improved portable shelters for the most vulnerable households
• Reorganization of local infrastructure to increase integration of basic municipal services and accessibility in the settlements.
• Elaboration of urban development plan, including the design of permanent settlements
• Planning for public infrastructure, municipal services and local livelihoods
• Construction of 450 permanent basic housing units through self-help mechanisms
• Development of new financing mechanisms for affordable housing
• Provision of improved access to drinking water, adequate sanitation and solid waste services

Results:
The results have included:

• Physical safety and security in IDP settlements and improved access to justice for IDPs
• Functional fire preparedness in existing and new IDP settlements
• 50 per cent of existing IDP settlements upgraded
• Sufficient land allocated for 450 IDP families
• Shelter constructed for the most vulnerable groups (up to 450 houses).