Policy and Insititutional Arrangement for Disaster Management

Policy and Insititutional Arrangement for Disaster Management

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  Policy and Institutionsfor disasters management Training Course on Factoring Hydro-Climatic Disasters in IWRM
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  Understand the mainand basic functions for disaster management Introduce a process-thinking to disaster management Examine ‘win-win’ partnership between disaster and water resources management Learning objectives
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  IMPLICATIONS OF THEABSENCE OF A DISASTER MANAGEMENT POLICY Greater and extended hardship (especially to those who can ill afford it) An increase in disaster impact and consequences; Larger and avoidable financial strain and delay in economic recovery and urgently needed new developments; Re-scheduling of disaster funds to address the consequences of a disaster’; Hesitancy on the part of international and local investors to invest in a country and in areas that cannot deal effectively or limit avoidable disasters; Avoidable loss of life, property and infrastructure; Greater possibility of epidemics
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  Disaster Policy (ENABLINGFRAMEWORK) Supports an integrated, multi-hazard, inclusive approach for assessment, prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery Develop political commitment, laws and institutions Development and sharing of knowledge on hazards and risks
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  Disaster Policy cont’d Strengthen institutional capacity on a multi-thematic and multi-sectoral Streamline sufficient and efficient funding Enhance awareness of risk and risk reduction measures Emphasize on mitigation and preparedness rather than relief Ensure community-level capacity for disaster risk reduction
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  Question Who isresponsible for disaster management in Guyana?
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  Who is responsible? Responsibility for disaster management- a summary of necessary functions Overall institution to coordinate and direct operations Harnesses the skills and resources across specific implementing institution
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  Disaster management institution Well-defined mandate (legal, political) and administrative mechanisms Adequate staffing and capacity Strong, broad-based political and stakeholder support Sustainable funding disaster management operations Cross-sectoral coordination
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  Disaster assessment andmonitoring Mitigation plans and preparedness Information and Communication Financing Stakeholder participation and coordination Relief and emergency management Disaster managment Functions
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  ESSENTIALS OF DISASTERMANAGEMENT INSTITUTIONS Clarity of roles Autonomy Recognition of the institution among stakeholders Cross-sectoral coordination Capacity to collect and use hazard information Adaptive (change) management
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  Disaster Management Framework
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  Water resources anddisaster management In context of multi-sectoral, integrated approach for DRR Support DRR within the responsibilities for water resources management Water sector reform to encourage institutionalising partnerships between disaster and water resources
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  Water resources anddisaster management Region level disaster Institutions FUNCTIONS Disaster management functions DECENTRALISED ORGANISATION CENTRAL COORDINATION River basin organisations and regional authorities Coordinating Institution Other ministries OUTPUT Status of disaster risk preparedness Assessment, emergency and relief, Water Environmental, land and infrastructure management functions
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  Institutional supportfor DRR at community level Possibility of time delay between emergence of disaster and official response Strengthen the community to cope and respond Development and application of operational guidelines Awareness and delivery of training materials on hazard risks and risk reduction
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  Institutional supportfor DRR at community level Deliver sufficient , efficient and accurate supporting information and/or updates   Development and application of disaster risk monitoring Treatment of low-probability, high-impact risks Transparent, inclusive and accountable consultation
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  Lessons learnt Governancestructure to support a holistic framework for disaster reduction Disaster management responsibilities are spread over several institutions Lead institution with mandate, and capacity to coordinate DRR Policy and institutional formation should allow a shift from relief and emergency to prevention of disasters
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  Exercise   Objective:Share experience on institutional creation for disaster management and coordination mechanism.   Activity: Work in three groups and discuss for 20 minutes. Task one: Choose a prominent disaster phenomenon in your country. How does it manifest and who has the responsibility for its management. Which other governmental organisations need to coordinate with the responsible institution, and why? Task two: Formulate water management responsibilities necessary to mitigate impacts of disaster type identified Report back: 30 minutes