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R 240839Z APR 07
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E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EAID ECON EFIN PGOV LE NL
SUBJECT: SUPPORTING LEBANON: PLANNED DUTCH CONTRIBUTION FOR 
2007 
 
REF: STATE 12496 
 
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¶1. (SBU) Summary. The Dutch are finalizing a plan to provide 
3.6 million euros (approximately $4.9 million) in 2007 to 
support of Lebanese reconstruction and security sector reform 
efforts. Dutch support in 2006 totaled 11.1 million euros 
(approximately $15.1 million). End Summary. 
 
¶2. (SBU) Following the January 25 Lebanon Donor's Conference 
held in Paris (reftel), Econoff followed up with Peter van 
der Bloemen, Desk Officer for Syria and Lebanon, Middle East 
and North Africa Division, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 
Van der Bloemen said GONL Lebanon donation plans for 2007 are 
in "the final stages" and will focus on reconstruction and 
security sector reform (SSR). If approved in full, van der 
Bloemen added, the 2007 budget should total 3.6 million euros 
(approximately $4.9 million). 
 
¶3. (SBU) For reconstruction, van der Bloemen said the GONL 
plans to contribute 1.4 million euros (approximately $1.9 
million) for three efforts: a UNHABITAT proposal to build 
capacity in southern Lebanon communities, small civil society 
projects to foster dialogue between different ethnic and 
religious groups in Lebanese society, and a seminar in Beirut 
for Lebanese media. The funds would be distributed through 
the Dutch mission in Beirut. 
 
¶4. (SBU) On SSR, the Dutch Ministry of Defense is in final 
consultations with Lebanese authorities, van der Bloemen 
said. The GONL plans to contribute 2.2 million euros 
(approximately $3.0 million) to "enhance" Lebanese army 
logistical capabilities by providing trucks and training, he 
added. 
 
¶5. (SBU) Van der Bloemen said the first "concrete" project 
for 2007 will start in May. The Dutch will provide a 
month-long training course on the latest forensic techniques 
to 20 Lebanese officials involved in crime-site research. 
 
¶6. (SBU) In 2006, the Dutch provided 11.1 million euros 
(approximately $15.1 million) for Lebanon as follows: 
 -- International Committee of the Red Cross: 2.5 million 
euros (approximately $3.4 million) 
 -- UN World Food Programme: 1.5 million euros (approximately 
$2.0 million) 
 -- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: 
300,000 euros (approximately $407,000) 
 -- Netherlands Red Cross via Palestinian and Lebanese Red 
Cross: 250,000 euros (approximately $339,000) 
 -- Netherlands Red Cross via Syrian Red Cross: 250,000 euros 
(approximately $339,000) 
 -- UN Children's Fund: 2,150,000 euros pledged at Stockholm 
Conference (approximately $2.9 million) 
 -- UN Mine Action Coordination Centre: 4,150,000 euros 
pledged at Stockholm Conference (approximately $5.6 million) 
ARNALL