plan for phase XIII
submitted by the Government of Iraq to the Secretary-General in accordance
with the memorandum of understanding of 20 May 1996
and Security Council resolution 1447 (2002)


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.
The present Distribution Plan has been prepared in accordance with Section 2
of the memorandum of understanding between the Government of Iraq and the United
Nations Secretariat, (referred to herein after as the "MOU"), signed on 20 May 1996,
for the purchase and distribution of food, medicine, medical supplies and equipment
and other supplies necessary for the essential civilian needs to help alleviate the
hardships suffered by the people of Iraq. The plan constitutes an important element in
the implementation of Security Council resolution 1447 of 4 December 2002.

2.
In the three northern Iraqi governorates, namely Dahuk, Erbil and
Sulaymaniyah, the United Nations Inter-Agency Humanitarian Programme
(hereinafter "the Programme") will be responsible for the procurement and
distribution of essential civilian humanitarian supplies as well as for rehabilitation
activities. The Programme will function according to paragraph 20 of the MOU and
with paragraphs 3 and 6 of its Annex I. Based on paragraph 2 of Annex I of the MOU,
the Programme has identified the humanitarian requirements of the three northern
governorates as reflected in the Distribution Plan, (hereinafter "the Plan"). For this
purpose, it has considered all relevant circumstances in the three northern
governorates and in the rest of the country, in order to ensure equitable distribution.
These requirements were also discussed with the Government of Iraq.

3.
A total amount of US $ 4,926.89 million shall be available to meet the
humanitarian needs of the people of Iraq, including spare parts and equipment for the
Iraqi oil industry. The Plan allocates US $ 1,275 million to the food sector. The
general food basket provides 2472 kilo-calories and protein, especially animal protein
(as dried whole milk and/or cheese) which will contribute to 8.5 per cent of total
protein, as reflected in the table below. The inclusion of weaning cereal for infants
fills an important nutritional need. An amount of approximately US $ 40 million from
the allocation to the food sector will be used to import raw materials for processing of
vegetable oil, soap, and detergent, implementation of which would be under the food
handling sector.

General rations
Plan XIII
Calories (Kcal)
2472
Protein-non-animal
51.70
Protein-animal
8.50
Total protein
60.20
Infants
Plan XIII
Calories (Kcal)
696

1 Protein
19.7


4.
Fortification of vegetable oil with Vitamin A will help reduce the proven
public health problem of this deficiency. Fortification of salt with iodine will continue
as before, to reduce the problem of Iodine deficiency disorders, known to be prevalent
throughout Iraq. The distribution of food will be carried out within the existing
framework according to the ration system currently applied, which is described in the
previous distribution plans.

5.
The Plan allocates US $ 282 million for the food-handling sector for spare
parts and equipment, pursuant to the activities of storage and transportation of
foodstuffs and grain milling as well as delivering them to consumers in conformity
with the quantities of goods imported, in accordance with the MOU.

6.
The Plan allocates US $ 143 million to the Medical Services sector, 50 per
cent of which is for the import of equipment and required items for the rehabilitation
of hospitals and health centres, while the other 50 per cent is for the import of
medicine and medical supplies. It should be noted that all Iraqi citizens, Arab and
foreign residents have access to public health services. Medicine for chronic diseases
will be a priority. Spare parts will be purchased to repair service equipment, such as
air-conditioning equipment and hospital elevators throughout the country. Subject to
the provisions of the MOU relating to the three northern governorates, health
commodities will reach the beneficiaries through hospitals and primary health care
centres using the existing distribution system. The Plan allocates US $ 20 million for
the three northern governorates, for medicines and medical supplies (Bulk Purchase).
In addition, US $ 55.63 million is allocated for the rehabilitation of hospitals and
health infrastructure in the three northern governorates.

7.
US $ 10 million is allocated for supplemental nutrition support for pregnant
and lactating mothers, by providing high protein biscuits and Therapeutic Milk. These
will be distributed on a monthly basis to pregnant mothers in their last trimester, to
lactating mothers for three months after birth, and to malnourished children through
Community Child Care Units/MOH in Iraq. Micro-nutrients. Pregnant and lactating
mothers will also receive Iron and multi-vitamins through MCH centres. With roughly
50,000 births per month, the funds allocated for the Plan are sufficient to provide the
additional caloric requirements for pregnant and lactating mothers.

8.
The conditions of potable water and sanitation systems remain critical
throughout Iraq. Rehabilitation requirements are estimated over US $ 700 million, in
addition US $ 150 million to complete the unfinished project to serve 1.8 million
inhabitants residing in Baghdad and other governorates. The garbage collection had
been neglected due to the shortage of funds and the sector needs US $ 30 million to
purchase spare parts and new equipment. However, due to limited funds, the Plan
allocates US 359.54 million, of which US $ 150 million for Baghdad serving about 6
million people in the city and its surrounding districts. US $ 94.25 million to be
provided for the rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities in the remaining
governorates, including US $ 115.29 million for the rehabilitation of water and
sanitation facilities in the three northern governorates. The UN Secretary-Generals
report of 19 November 2001 (S/2001/1089) stressed that the programme has focused

2 on sustaining the existing urban coverage, and pointed out that the inequity of water
availability in semi-urban and rural areas needs to be addressed urgently. Equipment
will be imported to rehabilitate potable water and sanitation facilities in Baghdad and
other governorates.

9.
As a result of the destruction inflicted on the electricity sector and the lack of
spare parts and equipment for maintenance, the condition of the network has severely
deteriorated resulting in frequent and prolonged power cuts to the consumers,
including essential services such as hospitals, water treatment and sewage plants,
wheat mills, irrigation and drainage pump stations, schools, universities and fuel
stations. Although, the total allocation under previous phases increased substantially,
the network continues to deteriorate for two main reasons: the scale of inputs
received is significantly low in comparison with actual needs, and the large number
of contracts on hold. The report of the UN Secretary-General in March 2000
(S/2000/208) refers to this situation. This was compounded by a severe regional
drought in the last three consecutive years, which has reduced the power generation
from hydro units by more than 350 MW. The deficit in power was 1600 MW, 1700
MW and 1800 MW in the years 1997, 1998 and 1999 respectively, and the
corresponding load demand was 5300 MW, 5500 MW and 5700 MW respectively.
During a country wide load survey in Aug'1999, the load demand was 6200MW and
the deficit in power based on the load demand was 2300 MW. In year 2000, During
August the load demand recorded was 6120 MW , the deficit in power was 2402 MW
. From the figures it is evident that the power generation deficit has been steadily
increasing, as the power generation is not commensurate with the load demand. The
details of installed capacity, available capacity, load demand and deficit in power are
shown Annex-I/ Electricity. One measure that would remedy the present situation is
the immediate approval of the large number of contracts presently on hold. However,
the impact of current measures can be realized only after not less than two years
owing to long lead-times required for manufacturing the electrical system equipment,
spare parts, and time required for installation .

10.
The investment required to rehabilitate the electricity sector is beyond the
allocation indicated in the Plan; however, to address minimum requirements, the Plan
allocates US $ 272.5 million for this sector.

11.
Within this allocation, the Plan has earmarked US $ 71 million for the three
northern governorates. The allocation for the northern governorates is essential to
continue the rehabilitation of the distribution network; to ensure supply of fuel for the
29 MW plants providing electricity to essential services; to allow for interim
generation until the reconnection to the national grid is established; to ensure the
operation and maintenance of installed small diesel generators; and to address power
system control and communication facilities. The allocation will also support the
establishment of a metering system and tariff structure to monitor and manage energy
consumption and supply.

12.
The vital role of the Agricultural sector is to enhance the availability of
locally produced food items, mainly animal protein, vegetables, fruit