risk reduction management centres a south-south cooperation intiatiive

Risk Reduction Management

Centresa South-South cooperation intiatiive

Havana, February 2012

Objectives

Overall: to enhance capacity for local risk management and decision-making through south-south cooperation initiative

To build local capacity for risk assessment, analysis and management for the purpose of informed local decision making and improved coordination with national authorities

To strengthen use of risk management tools such as hazard and risk studies, vulnerability assessments, GIS mapping and data base management

To strengthen community-based early warning systems

To strengthen south-south cooperation mechanisms

What is transferable? Articulation and coordination

between actors Priority on identification of

vulnerabilities, hazards and risks

Use of appropriate technology

Support to systematic public education campaigns

Development and use of instruments positioned at territorial levels - as tools for local decision-making

Mainstreaming of DRR

Seven Components

Early Warning Points Multi-Disciplinary Group Risk and Vulnerability Studies Use of Data Bases Use of GIS Communication Public Awareness and Community Preparation

Process Systematization (2009-2010) National Workshop (2010) Guide and Fact Sheet (2010) Selection of Pilot Countries (2010) Initial Study Tour (2010) Identification of Roles and Responsibilities (2012) Information and Support Missions (2012 – 2013) Development of Concept Note (Feb 2013) Sensitization Workshop (2013) Implementation Plan (March 2013) Technical Training (April 2013) Specific Technical Assistance (May – Dec 2013) Documentation and Systematization of Process (May

– Dec 2013) Lessons Learned Meeting (Dec 2013)

TimelineActivities Responsible 2013

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Development of Concept Note (Feb 2013) National and Local Counterparts  X      

Sensibilization WorkshopUNDP Cuba

 X      Cuban Civil Defense

Implementation Plan (activities, cost-sharing, budget) National and Local counterparts    X    

Technical Training for personnel applying RRMC

UNDP Cuba

   X    Cuban Civil Defense

Implementation of specific RRMC activities and tools National and Local counterparts    X X X

Technical AssistanceCuban Civil Defense

   X X XUNDP- CRMI

Systemization and documentation of lessons learned

UNDP-CRMI

   X X X

National and local Actors

Cuban Civil Defense & counterparts

UNDP CO

Pilot feedback and sharing meeting UNDP-CRMI    X X X

Immediate Next Steps

Receive feedback on concept note

Communicate results of workshop to UNDP CO

Develop implementation plan: mid-March submission

Select individuals for April Training (April 8th – 18th)