The PBF is funding UNDP and UNHCR projects through its Immediate Response Facility (IRF) to support security sector and rule of law related activities in Puntland. The first set of activities, approved in November 2009, focus on building the capacity of the civilian police. The intervention contributes to stabilization in Somalia as a whole by advancing Puntland’s peacebuilding efforts. A total of 900 police officers, including 80 women, have already completed a three-week Capacity Assessment Training at the Armo Police Academy. The programme is also being used to develop a database for the Puntland police personnel as the officers who have successfully completed the exercise are then registered. This includes development of personal administration files and issuance of ID cards.
In February 2011, the PBF approved UNHCR activities to address tensions arising from the presence of IDPs from southern Somalia by facilitating their permanent settlement in the IDP-hosting areas in Puntland. Combined with earlier approved activities (security and rule of law), the total allocation to Somalia has reached $3 million.
Quarterly reports for each project are available on the MPTF-O Gateway site
