Danish Emergency Management Agency

Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Protection

Seminar on Strengthening Cooperation with Candidate Countries and Western Balkan Countries in the Field of Civil Protection

24-26 February 2008Bled, Slovenia

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Topics:

• Background

• Aim

• Status for each country

• Outlook

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Background

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• Government policy to promote stability and prevent conflict through the use of resources under the Ministry of Defence

• DEMA requested to assist with projects in the field of Civil Emergency Planning

• “cheaper than sending peacekeeping troops”

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Aim

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• To assist in the establishment of credible democratic structures,

• To stimulate international cooperation in non-controversial areas

• To facilitate adherence to EU standards

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Status

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• AlbaniaProject on monitoring levels of radioactivity in drinking water,

technical advice provided by RISØ research facility (Denmark’s Technical University)

MOU signed in 2007. Training conducted in Denmark. Vehicle purchased. Purchase of materials under way. Project to be finished in 2009.

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• Bosnia and HerzegovinaMOU concluded in 2006 with Ministry of Security. IT support

and vehicle procured for MoS. Assistance provided in response to request in connection with forest fires.

Further assistance dependent upon provision of legislative basis.

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• Bosnia and HerzegovinaFunded participation of Red Cross team from BiH in exercise

IDASSA in Croatia in 2007.

Funding English language course for staff

In 2008, will contribute to installation of command centre and 112-alarm centre

Status

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• CroatiaParticipation in seminars and training

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• MontenegroMOU concluded in early 2007

DEMA procured 51 computers and IT equipment

DEMA procured 17 vehicles

DEMA will deliver 3000 uniforms from stocks

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• MontenegroProgramme for 2008 will include:

English language training for staff

Contribution to project on harmonization of seismic data

Preparedness for accidents with hazardous materials

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• SerbiaSeveral mutual visits

Negotiations with MOD and MOI

MOU signed in December 2007 with MOI

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• SerbiaProgramme for 2008 will include:

Purchase of 36 vehicles

Transfer of equipment from DEMA

Purchase of IT equipment

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Outlook

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• Programmes in West Balkans to continue for 4-5 years

• DEMA seeking cooperation with other donor countries and EU

• DEMA believes great potential for inclusion of West Balkan countries in the Mechanism- MIC- Modules

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Thank you

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