The EU is programming a pilot project for return of refugees from Europe in the Bihac region. Major donors who have programmed funding for programmes and projects in the target areas since June include the World Bank, the EU, USA, Italy and Austria. Much of the rehabilitation work is being coordinated through the IMG in these areas. A report will be prepared by early October on the overall status of activities and on their on returns to the target areas. Other Humanitarian Activities and Planning 8.
International staff are back in the office, which is fully operational.
Customs problems at the FRY border with Republika Srpska in August, related to transport of a major WFP food shipment, was resolved. Revised roles and responsibilities of both organisations related to food assistance have been agreed to in principle. The programme is funded by a special USD 5 million grant announced by the Office of the US President. Initial inputs for the Inter-Agency Implementation Report for Humanitarian Assistance have been received from several agencies. The remainder of inputs are expected by next week.