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)