National Disaster Capacity National Disaster Capacity Building Project Building Project

Gregory ParaghGregory Paragh

Kathy-Ann MorainKathy-Ann Morain

Christine LewisChristine Lewis

Nazrul HussainNazrul Hussain

Mark A. AllenMark A. Allen

AimAim

To outline a Logical Framework To outline a Logical Framework to improve national disaster to improve national disaster

capacity in Guyanacapacity in Guyana

Presentation FormatPresentation Format Background Background ObjectiveObjective Sector IssuesSector Issues Strategic ChoicesStrategic Choices MethodologyMethodology Key Indicators of PerformanceKey Indicators of Performance Benefits Benefits Risks / IssuesRisks / Issues

BackgroundBackground Approximately ninety Approximately ninety (90)(90) percent of Guyana’s percent of Guyana’s

population resides in localities below sea level population resides in localities below sea level

The country’s vulnerability to flooding is exacerbated The country’s vulnerability to flooding is exacerbated by : by :

its vast network of natural watercoursesits vast network of natural watercourses linear development and linear development and development of communities around seaports development of communities around seaports and coastal areas and coastal areas

Comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategies have Comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategies have not been developed and ..not been developed and ..

Disaster management not a priority / strategic Disaster management not a priority / strategic development issue development issue

Risk of inimical impacts on persons and property Risk of inimical impacts on persons and property due to flooding are unacceptable due to flooding are unacceptable - 2005 floods - 2005 floods losses losses >> G$90 BillionG$90 Billion

Government of Guyana is mobilizing to embark Government of Guyana is mobilizing to embark upon National Disaster Capacity Buildingupon National Disaster Capacity Building

Lead Agency - Civil Defense Commission Lead Agency - Civil Defense Commission (CDC)(CDC)

Already, five Already, five (5)(5) key areas have been identified that key areas have been identified that once addressed, will strengthen the country’s once addressed, will strengthen the country’s disaster management capacitydisaster management capacity

ObjectiveObjectiveTo improve Guyana’s disaster management capacity by: To improve Guyana’s disaster management capacity by: Strengthening institutional capability for disaster management at the national level

Building institutional capacity for risk reduction at the national level

Promoting disaster awareness and "preventative thinking" (through public education and awareness programs)

Building local capacity (assess risk and identify mitigation measures) and

Implementing vulnerability reduction & mitigation measures and manage emergencies at the local level

RationaleRationale

Alignment with CDM StrategyAlignment with CDM Strategy

Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable Development

Reduce Economic LossReduce Economic Loss

Sector issues / Strategic Sector issues / Strategic choices choices

National LevelNational Level

- Information Management System

- Education Sector through Curriculum

Development

Local GovernmentLocal Government

- Empowering Municipalities / Agencies

WAY FORWARDWAY FORWARD

MethodologyMethodology A. A. Conceptualize a Comprehensive National Disaster Conceptualize a Comprehensive National Disaster Management Plan / System. Management Plan / System.

Develop and implement management programs withinDevelop and implement management programs within

B. B. Develop National Mitigation Strategy and ProgramsDevelop National Mitigation Strategy and Programs

C. C. Build Public Awareness re: Risk ManagementBuild Public Awareness re: Risk Management

D. D. Strengthen Local CapacityStrengthen Local Capacity

E. E. Implement Local Vulnerability Reduction MeasuresImplement Local Vulnerability Reduction Measures

F. F. Astute Financial Management of the projectAstute Financial Management of the project

MethodologyMethodologyA.A. Comprehensive National Disaster Management Comprehensive National Disaster Management

System System Facilitated by CDC through its Planning DivisionFacilitated by CDC through its Planning Division

Institutional StrengtheningInstitutional Strengthening- Establishment of Capabilities in Planning and Project - Establishment of Capabilities in Planning and Project Management Management - Improvement of Physical Plant and Equipment - Improvement of Physical Plant and Equipment

ProgramsPrograms - National Emergency Plans- National Emergency Plans- Improving National Emergency Response Capability- Improving National Emergency Response Capability- Emergency Simulations- Emergency Simulations

B. Development of National Mitigation Strategy B. Development of National Mitigation Strategy Responsibility of the CDCResponsibility of the CDCWork closely with Technical AgenciesWork closely with Technical Agencies

Mitigation Information SystemMitigation Information System: : set up an information management system set up an information management system acquire and install suitable hardware and softwareacquire and install suitable hardware and software

Develop a resettlement policyDevelop a resettlement policy

Mitigation StudiesMitigation Studies watershed vulnerability watershed vulnerability Develop / revise national building codes.Develop / revise national building codes. Expert Technical AssistanceExpert Technical Assistance - vulnerability analyses - vulnerability analyses

C. Building Public Awareness re: Risk C. Building Public Awareness re: Risk ManagementManagement

- Part of daily life and culturePart of daily life and culture Facilitated through the Public Relations Division in Facilitated through the Public Relations Division in

collaboration with other ministriescollaboration with other ministries

- Disaster Awareness into Formal Education Disaster Awareness into Formal Education

- Strengthening Disaster Knowledge in the Strengthening Disaster Knowledge in the Communications Media Communications Media

- Public Awareness ProgramPublic Awareness Program

D. Strengthen Local CapacityD. Strengthen Local Capacity

- Coordinate with Town and Village Coordinate with Town and Village Councils and Civil WorksCouncils and Civil Works

- Promotion of "Preventative Planning"Promotion of "Preventative Planning"

E. Implementation of Local Vulnerability E. Implementation of Local Vulnerability

Reduction MeasuresReduction Measures

Selection of Sub-Projects and Preparation Selection of Sub-Projects and Preparation of Plans for each Administrative region of Plans for each Administrative region

Implementation and Evaluation of Implementation and Evaluation of Mitigation MeasuresMitigation Measures

F. Project Financial ManagementF. Project Financial Management

Financial Administrative Strategy: Financial Administrative Strategy:

ProcurementProcurement Contracting and acquisitionsContracting and acquisitions Flow of fundsFlow of funds DisbursementsDisbursements Internal and external auditingInternal and external auditing Financial reporting Financial reporting

Organizational and Organizational and Implementation arrangements:Implementation arrangements:

CDC will be responsible for overall project CDC will be responsible for overall project management management

The CDC is accountable to the Office of the The CDC is accountable to the Office of the President.President.

Delegation of unambiguous Duties and Delegation of unambiguous Duties and Responsibilities to executing committees / Responsibilities to executing committees / agencies agencies

Key Performance IndicatorsKey Performance Indicators

Review and Auditing processReview and Auditing process Acquisition of CDC building headquartersAcquisition of CDC building headquarters

Acquisition of equipment and suppliesAcquisition of equipment and supplies

Demonstrated political supportDemonstrated political support

KAPB Studies re: information transferKAPB Studies re: information transfer

Establishment of committeesEstablishment of committees

Coordination and mainstreaming activitiesCoordination and mainstreaming activities

Risks / IssuesRisks / IssuesPersonnelPersonnel

FundingFunding

Competing ProjectsCompeting Projects

Political SupportPolitical Support

Inter-agency SupportInter-agency Support

The EndThe End

We

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National Disaster Capacity National Disaster Capacity Building Project Building Project

Gregory Paragh, Kathy-Ann Morain, Christine Lewis, Gregory Paragh, Kathy-Ann Morain, Christine Lewis, Nazrul Hussain, Mark A. AllenNazrul Hussain, Mark A. Allen