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The Functioning of NGO DRR Networks

BOND DRR Working Group &

Afghan DRR Consortium

Oenone Chadburn – Oct 06

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Introduction

Two different national level DRR networks Developed and developing country contexts

Both relatively new in undertaking activities Both have seen a role for

Advocacy Good Practise & Shared Learning Co-ordination & Collaboration

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The BOND Network Vision & Goals of British Overseas NGOs for Dev

UK's broadest network of voluntary organisations working in international development founded in 1993

Aims to improve the UK's contribution to international development by promoting the exchange of experience, ideas and information www.bond.org.uk

Function & Role of BOND Working Groups Thematically focused Member-led and self-managed Guidelines based on accessibility, transparency &

accountability Secretariat support provided by BOND

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Learning from Working Groups Structure must be fit for purpose – don’t shoe horn

your objectives into a structure Clarity around representation (BOND, WG or

individual sign up) Potential of saturation of networks – research

mapping of one issue and how many networks are dealing with it

Seasonality of availability and internal organisational demands of NGOs

Optimum time for meetings between 2-4 on Thursday afternoons!

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BOND DRR WG ToR Objectives

Share information Closer collaboration & co-ordination Advance public policy on DRR Co-ordinate Advocacy Contribute towards the development &

implementation of Hyogo Structure

Separate Chair & Co-ordinator Members meet formally 4 times a year E-group to share information (over 100 on list)

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Areas Covered in 2005/6

Review of Group ToR ISDR Presentation on Hyogo Relationships with other disaster related

networks Discussion on National Platform VCA Tools Climate Change & DRR Review of TEC evaluation

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Sub Working Groups DFID Sub-Working Group

Comprised of 6 agencies, all with grants from the DFID Conflict and Humanitarian Fund

Came together for co-ordination and debate on common implementation issues

Co-funding a joint consultancy on development of community based indicators for Hyogo

Principles in Recovery Working Group Evolved from the TEC evaluation To develop high level principles and their practical

outworking, as well as explain key concepts

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BOND DRR WG - Added Value Conceptual learning and sharing Interaction between donors, academia and

practitioners (members & associate members) Debate and discussion on good practise

Sharing of VCA tools Effective grassroots practise and case studies Development of standards Relationship between DDR and Climate Change Adaptation

Advocacy opportunities Activities e.g. Community Research for Hyogo Momentum on the “DRR debate”

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Afghan DRR Consortium

Thinking initiated from Need for coordination Support the facilitation of funding Development Afghan national policy

Deliberately limited and strongly framed start Desire to integrate local NGOs to ensure

shared learning and the development of capacity, but issues of resources and politics

Strong links with ACBAR

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Consortium Objectives Enhance information sharing Advocate for the inclusion of DRR in development

projects Lobby governments and donors for funding to be

channelled towards DRR Collect and share best practise Participation in the National Disaster Response

Network Capacity Building of NGOs and CBOs including

training materials and the facilitation of workshops Voice for the community

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DRR Consortium - Added Value Potential for Impact

Strong recognition of the beneficiaries of the organisation and the different needs they have

Single independent voice and representation Strict criteria for membership ensures common

standards and commitment Mapping trends, and contribution towards EWS

and disaster response mechanisms Early Issues

Recent UN external review on disaster mechanisms, there was no reference to the network

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Learning for the Consultation BOND’s ongoing learning on the effectiveness and

imporvement of NGO networks Inclusiveness for all levels of NGOs & CBOs Need for networks to be practically active Use of NGOs networks to facilitate larger funding

opportunities Need for institutionalisation of networks and not

ones that are based on individual strengths Need to “market” networks to both other NGOs and

other institutions/organisations Responsibility not just to advocate but advance

policy

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Conclusions

Initial favourable interest on behalf of the BOND DRR WG towards the development of a Global Network

DRR Consortium would favourably contribute to and receive from a Global Network

Thank You