Supporting national efforts for an improved DRM structure in

Vietnam

Ha Noi, 6 January 2009

Title: Strengthening institutional capacity for Disaster Risk Management in Viet Nam, including Climate Change related disasters

Project implementation time: Oct. 2009 – Dec.2011

Budget: 4,000,000 usd (UNDP)250,000 (MARD)

Pilot provinces: Binh Thuan, Can Tho and Cao Bang

DRM project: main features

DRM project: Outcomes & OutputsOutcome 1: Strengthen the DRM knowledge in support of

the formulation of policies, regulations and plansOutput 1.2: National guidelines for emergency responseOutput 1.3: Links between poverty and vulnerability (2010)Output 1.1: Implementation of National Strategy

Outcome 2: Strengthen institutional structures and capacity for DRMOutput 2.1: DRM coordination and EWARsOutput 2.2: Design DRM Centre/offices (1+3)Output 2.3: Establish DRM Centre/offices (1+3)Output 2.4: Strengthen DRM capacities (capacity

assessment, trainings and DANA)

2009 activitiesTechnical assistance to support GoV implementation of

National Strategy and DRR Action Plans (including the integration of Climate Change Adaptation and SEDP

Support the GoV in DRM legislative reform activitiesReview emergency response mechanisms (case studies)

and recovery framework (national policies)Support to NDMP and other DM coordination institutionsDRM Institutional structure: resources capacities and

recommendations for setting up DRM centers/officesCapacity building: needs assessment, capacity building

for training institutions (Universities), training modulesDANA 2: disaster information systems

Setting up Project Management Units timelyEngagement of pilot provincesLearning from grass root level experiencesCoordination with other initiativesEstablishing long term partnerships for

technical assistance

Some challenges