Assessment of Educational and Cultural Impact in Gaza (Period: Oct 7, 2023 – Feb 1, 2024)
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From: Lance D. Lavery
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Continuing with our comprehensive nine-part series under the Official Information Act 1982, this third request focuses on the educational and cultural impacts of the Gaza crisis from 7 October 2023 to 1 February 2024, following our initial focus on humanitarian aid and specialized healthcare system support. We seek to understand New Zealand's role in supporting educational continuity and cultural preservation in Gaza.
Part Three: Educational and Cultural Impact in Gaza
This segment of our series aims to understand and assess the following:
1. Impact on Educational Institutions:
• Detailed descriptions and data quantifying the extent of damage or disruption to educational institutions in Gaza since 7 October 2023.
• Comprehensive statistics detailing the numbers of affected students, educators, and educational staff, presented as both absolute numbers and percentages.
• Evaluations of the immediate and long-term impacts on educational continuity, including adaptive strategies and interventions.
2. New Zealand's Role in Educational Support:
• Information on specific New Zealand initiatives or programs supporting education in Gaza, including scope, duration, and targeted beneficiaries.
• Descriptions of partnerships with international and local educational bodies, highlighting collaborative roles and contributions.
• Effectiveness assessments of these initiatives, based on measurable outcomes or stakeholder feedback.
3. Impact on Cultural Heritage:
• Reports on the status of cultural heritage sites in Gaza, detailing any damage or threats since 7 October 2023.
• Analysis of the crisis’s impact on cultural practices and community heritage.
4. New Zealand's Contribution to Cultural Preservation:
• Details of New Zealand's efforts in cultural heritage preservation in Gaza, including specific projects and collaborative efforts.
• Evaluations of the effectiveness of these efforts, supported by qualitative or quantitative data.
5. Predictive and Ethnographic Analysis:
• Predictive analysis using historical data to forecast future challenges in education and culture in Gaza, specifying data types and methodologies.
• Ethnographic insights into the social and cultural dynamics during the crisis, outlining methodological approaches like field studies or literature reviews.
6. Comparative Analysis:
• Comparative analysis of similar crises' effects on education and culture in various regions, including relevant comparisons to recent Eastern European conflicts.
I look forward to receiving a detailed and comprehensive response by 6 February 2024. Should you require any clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me via the fyi.org.nz webserver.
Thank you for your cooperation and attention to these critical issues.
Yours faithfully,
Lance D. Lavery
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From: ENQUIRIES
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Kia ora Lance D Lavery
Thank you for your OIA request received on 9 December 2023 for:
1.Impact on Educational Institutions:
•Detailed descriptions and data quantifying the extent of damage or disruption to educational institutions in Gaza since 7 October 2023.
•Comprehensive statistics detailing the numbers of affected students, educators, and educational staff, presented as both absolute numbers and percentages.
•Evaluations of the immediate and long-term impacts on educational continuity, including adaptive strategies and interventions.
2.New Zealand's Role in Educational Support:
•Information on specific New Zealand initiatives or programs supporting education in Gaza, including scope, duration, and targeted beneficiaries.
•Descriptions of partnerships with international and local educational bodies, highlighting collaborative roles and contributions.
•Effectiveness assessments of these initiatives, based on measurable outcomes or stakeholder feedback.
3.Impact on Cultural Heritage:
•Reports on the status of cultural heritage sites in Gaza, detailing any damage or threats since 7 October 2023.
•Analysis of the crisis’s impact on cultural practices and community heritage.
4.New Zealand's Contribution to Cultural Preservation:
•Details of New Zealand's efforts in cultural heritage preservation in Gaza, including specific projects and collaborative efforts.
•Evaluations of the effectiveness of these efforts, supported by qualitative or quantitative data.
5.Predictive and Ethnographic Analysis:
•Predictive analysis using historical data to forecast future challenges in education and culture in Gaza, specifying data types and methodologies.
•Ethnographic insights into the social and cultural dynamics during the crisis, outlining methodological approaches like field studies or literature reviews.
6.Comparative Analysis:
•Comparative analysis of similar crises' effects on education and culture in various regions, including relevant comparisons to recent Eastern European conflicts.
This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the timeframes and requirements of the OIA.
Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s website.
Please also note that your request is formally due after the OIA summer holiday period (25 December 2023 to 15 January 2024), which are not considered working days as set out in section 2(1) of the OIA, however the Ministry will seek to provide you with a decision on your request as soon as possible.
Ngā mihi
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Tēnā koe Lance Lavery,
On behalf of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, please see attached the response to your official information request.
Ngā mihi,
Executive Services Division
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