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BRR, the Agency for the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Aceh and Nias, coordinated and jointly implemented the recovery programme following the Aceh tsunami (2004) and the Nias earthquake (2005).
Establishment
BRR was established by Regulation in Lieu of a Law (Perpu) 2/2005 issued by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on 16 April 2005. On 29 April 2005, the President then signed Presidential Regulation (Perpres) 34/2005 detailing the organisational structure and function of the Agency. The Agency comprises a Its term of service is four years, and BRR will have a fulltime staff and two oversight boards. The Agency, which will operate for four-year period, will be based in Banda Aceh, with a regional office in Nias and a representative office in Jakarta.
Mission
The Agency’s mission is to restore livelihoods and strengthen communities in Aceh and Nias by designing and overseeing a coordinated, community-driven reconstruction and development program implemented according to the highest professional standards. A coordinated approach to planning, fund-raising and implementation will ensure that the reconstruction program is effective, duplication is minimized, and that donor funds are used optimally.
BRR recognizes the important role of local community input and participation in the reconstruction effort. Aceh and Nias government bodies, community leaders, academics, religious leaders and NGOs will be continuously consulted and involved in shaping and implementing the reconstruction plan for Aceh and Nias.
The Agency will adhere to the highest professional standards in fulfilling its mission. This includes providing full transparency to the flow of funds and project prioritization process, instituting effective governance procedures for the Agency’s operations, and establishing clear project implementation guidelines.
Roles
BRR has been established as a coordinating agency to ensure transparency, accountability, and speed in the reconstruction of Aceh and Nias. It has not been designed to directly manage projects currently being carried out by government agencies, donor institutions, nongovernmental
organizations, and the private sector.
The Agency’s core role is to match donor funds with specific community needs in Aceh and Nias through a process that is rigorous, sensitive to local concerns and priorities, and well-monitored. As part of its mandate for transparency, the Agency will track and make publicly available the project demands submitted by affected regions, the use of donor funding, and the status of project execution.
BRR will also determine criteria for prioritizing projects and optimizing the use of funds. The Agency will actively compile input from government agencies and local communities to determine priorities for reconstruction and rehabilitation. The Agency will expedite the disbursement of funds to priority areas and resolve logistics bottlenecks and other project delays. In matching donors to projects, the Agency will verify that the reconstruction activities are aligned with the Government’s Master Plan for rehabilitation and Reconstruction.
BRR will make use of a team of experts and advisers with extensive knowledge and experience in disaster recovery programs. Each employee and contractor will be held to the highest standards of personal integrity and professionalism. Local government agencies in Aceh and Nias as well as line ministries will continue to play key roles in project development and implementation. In order to ensure continuity in the long-term reconstruction of the tsunami-affected areas, BRR will place an immediate emphasis on capacity-building so that local communities can continue the development program after the four-year mandate of the Agency is complete.
Oversight Boards
To ensure full accountability and transparency, two independent oversight boards, which report directly to the President, have been established to oversee BRR’s governance, operations and disbursement of funds.
Advisory Board: consists of 17 members appointed by the President, including representatives from central and regional governments, religious and adat (local custom), institutions, prominent citizens, and academics.
Supervisory Board: consists of 9 members appointed by the President made up of community representatives and technical advisers, including representatives of donor organisations. The Supervisory Board has the right to request clarification from the Agency and other related parties regarding the reconstruction process.