2nd Meeting of the Asian Advisory Group of Parliamentarians for DRR5-6 Febuary 2014, Vientiane, Lao PDR

Institutional Arrangements for Disaster Risk Management in Asia

Findings

Almost all countries have established an apex body for coordination of disaster risk management, comprising of many ministries/agencies and often chaired by highest Government level

Roles and responsibilities of apex bodies commonly focus on disaster management

The apex bodies have similar structure at sub-national level or linkage with sub-national levels through focal ministry/agency

Apart from some countries that have created DM ministry/agency, the secretariat function of the apex body is at department level in the focal ministry (civil defense, home affairs, national security, social welfare)

Institutional set up for climate risk management is separate with parallel Apex body and a focal ministry

Bangladesh

Bangladesh (2)

Role and Responsibilities of NDMC Review national disaster management system and provide strategic

advice for DRR and emergency response management Review policy and planning documents on disaster management and

provide strategic advice Promote dialogue across sectors with a view to integrate DRR into

sectoral development plans and programmes Promote awareness regarding DRR among top policy makers Evaluate disaster preparedness measures and provide strategic advice. Evaluate response and recovery measures, particularly after a large

scale disaster and Provide strategic direction towards improvement of the system and

procedures, and Facilitate coordination of multi-hazard and multi-sectoral measures in

relation to DRR and emergency response management

Indonesia

BARKONAS PB

Chairman : Vice President„ Members :•…Minister of Home Affairs•…Minister of Social Affairs•…Minister of Health•…Minister of Public Works•…Minister of Finance•…Minister of Transportation•…Chief Commander of Army•…Head of National Police„ Secretary: Secretary of Vice President

Duties:

•Formulating and stipulating policies in disaster management•Coordinate the implementation and monitoring activities in disaster management•Rendering guidance and direction on disaster management

Indonesia (3)

Role and Responsibilities of Ministries Coordinating Ministry for People’s Welfare coordinates disaster management

programs and activities cross government ministries and agencies. Ministry of Home Affairs controls development activities related to disaster

management conducted by local governments. Ministry of Finance is responsible for the preparation of budget for the conduct of

disaster management before, during and after disaster. Ministry of Agriculture plans and controls mitigation efforts related to drought and

other hazards related to agriculture. Ministry of Public Works plans risk sensitive spatial planning, and location and

evacuation routes and the needs for recovery of public facilities and infrastructures. Ministry of National Development Planning supports the planning of risk sensitive

development programs. BPS (Statistics Indonesia) supports in the provision of statistical data. BSN (National Standardization Agency) supports in the standardization of

guidelines and procedures related to disaster management.

PhilippinesNDRRMC Structure

NDRRMC Members

NDRRMC Members

Local DRRM Structure

Replicated from the national structure Local DRRM Councils at the provincial, city, and municipal levels (plus

community-level DRRM committee) Local DRRM Office (LDRRMO) - Survey of local DRRM with 50 LGUs in 2013:

84% have functional LDRRMO 37% have more than 10 staff. Of these staffs: 80% are knowledgeable of

their pre-disaster tasks, 50% - response responsibilities, and about 40% - recovery and rehabilitation work

95% have local DRRM Plan in place: 63% activities - building drainage systems; 47% - housing; others: hazard mapping, EWS, fire safety training. Etc

Local DRRM Funding

IMPORTANT: The LDRRMF cannot be utilized for activities that are not indicated in the Local DRRM Plan, as reflected in the Local Development Plan and Annual Investment Program of the local government, as per Commission on Audit Circular No. 2012-002 dated September 12, 2012.

Local DRRM Fund (LDRRMF) Allocation Breakdown

As per JMC 2013-1, issued by the NDRRMC, DBM & DILG on

March 25, 2013

Viet Nam

Government

Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control (CCFSC)

Standing Office (CCFSC)

Committee for Flood, Storm Control and Search Rescue: Provincial Level

Central Committee for Search and Rescue (CCFSR)

Standing Office (CCFSR)

Committee for Flood, Storm Control and Search Rescue: District Level

Committee for Flood, Storm Control and Search Rescue: Commune Level

Committee for Flood, Storm Control and Search Rescue of

Ministries and Sectors

Director of Department Dyke Management, Flood and Storm

Control

Other organizations and sectors will establish a

committee under specific needs

Viet Nam (2)

Multi-sectoral apex body, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, most active in preparing for/responding to disasters

Secretariat is a very sectoral focused department (Dyke management and flood and storm control) under Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (formerly Ministry of Water Resources)

The Secretariat has given specific authorities (i.e. control of the operations of large dams, especially upstream of Ha Noi capital) and are consulted on major related projects.

However, no influence on five year development plans of other sectors (this role is with Planning and Investment)

Strong involvement of research institutions i.e. water resources in planning

HFA2 consultations

Components of effective governance and accountability at community level:

1. Devolved structures those enable participation: i.e. local forums for citizen-led initiatives allow collective action that increases the chances for citizen-led participation

2. Access to information: Clearer and more consistent dissemination of disaster risk information, including national policy decisions that impact local level decision making is crucial.

3. Capacities of communities to influence plans and actions : awareness could also be generated on how the local communities can question and hold the service providers accountable for their actions

4. Inclusion of vulnerable groups in decision-making: Platforms can ensure representation of the vulnerable groups and mainstream inclusive disaster risk reduction into local development plans.

Components of effective governance and accountability at Government level

1. Strengthening Institutional Frameworks for DRM: a strong DRM institutional framework will require connecting, coordinating and setting out clear responsibilities for many institutions.

2. Strengthening Legislation: Legislative oversight function should empower the legislative branch to hold its own members and the government bodies to account.

3. Strengthening Regulatory Frameworks: These will set minimum requirements for the public and the authorities to meet, specifying penalties for lack of enforcement.

4. Resource Allocation: Timely flow of financial resources for the interventions aimed at DRM at respective tiers of the governance.

5. Capacity and Skill sets: Need of developing local level regulatory frameworks & capacity of local governments to implement [effective] disaster risk reduction initiatives.

Enabling factors for effective governance and accountability

Policies & laws should connect with the reality of development on the ground: National consultations have demanded stronger linkages between national and local government – including the alignment of national policies with local needs.

Clear delineation of responsibilities –clear cut roles, norms, institutions and interactions: Several consultations called for clarity on roles and responsibilities with establishment of clearer accountability lines.

Setting Indicators & Benchmarks for measuring outcomes: clear indicators and specific targets, would facilitate measuring outcomes and thereby strengthen the review and evaluation process overall.

Common Terminology for DRM at all levels

Inclusive Accountability: Through an inclusive accountability process, governance could be shared among stakeholders.

Enabling factors (2)

Local level at the centre: HFA2 should be specially formulated with local leaders in mind. Political will: Parliamentarians with increased understanding and knowledge can play a

strategic role in bridging long‐existing gaps in DRR between national governments and local authorities.

Social Accountability: Social accountability mechanisms can contribute to improved governance, increased development effectiveness through better service delivery, and citizen empowerment.

Building Community Networks: to ensure community involvement in decision making and building partnerships with community – based or grassroots association of youth, women, informal settlers, farmers, indigenous peoples, local religious groups, etc.

Transparency in Communications: Communities must have rapid and unimpeded access to information derived from early warning systems, while small-scale, recurring disasters need to be reported and given attention.

Thank you

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