1. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Country Situation Analysis: Introduction to SIERA Methodology Dr. Carlos Villacis GRIP Coordinator

2. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Purpose and Objectives Process Key Outputs Methodology and Tools Project Implementation Practices in Countries Session Outline

3. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 SIERA stands for Systematic Inventory and Evaluation for Risk Assessment. It is a methodology and tool that GRIP has developed to diagnose the country readiness for implementing DRAs. DRA studies Data & information Institutional capabilities & framework What is SIERA?

4. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 SIERA is the 1 st step of DRAs National Disaster Observatory National Risk Assessment Urban Risk Assessment Capacity for Risk Assessment Systematic Inventory & Evaluation for Risk Assessment

5. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Understand the current situation of disaster risk assessment and management in the country Identify and evaluate what is already done to avoid duplication of efforts and to build on what already exists Initiate the National Risk Information System through the compilation and integration of the good studies Engage main stakeholders, generate demands, and ensure support and participation Facilitate the development of DRA implementation strategy and action plan Purpose & Objectives

6. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Major hazards and disasters in the country Risk assessment studies done in the country Data available and their sources Knowledge, methodologies and tools used Institutional capabilities and professional expertise Existing DRR strategy, framework, programmes, etc. Information needs and requirements for decision/policy making What is covered?

7. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Step 1: Identification and Inventory –Catalogues of risk assessment studies, methodologies, data, publications, institutional capabilities, etc. Step 2: Detailed Review and Evaluation –Applicability, replicability and integratability of what is available Step 3: Overall Review and Evaluation –Current statue, issues and challenges, strengths & weakness, external support needs, etc. The Process of SIERA SIERA is a 3-step process that is supposed to be Implemented by local authorities.

8. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Country Profile E-Library Implementation Plan for DRAs Multi-stakeholder engagement National coordination mechanism Key Outputs

9. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Bosnia & Herzegovina Fact sheet Country profile Full report E-library Key contacts UNDP Portfolio E-Library

10. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Methodology & Tool SIERA was initially designed in December 2008. Now is at Version 2. It was tested in March 2009 by pilot implementing in Mexico, Nepal, and Mozambique, at both national and local level. It consists of 4 parts: –Indicators and criteria for evaluation of risk assessment studies, existing data, institutional capabilities, etc. –Worksheets for Inventory & evaluation –Templates (i.e. report, e-Library, ToRs, plan, etc.) –Guide Notes for implementation

11. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 1) Worksheets for Identification and Inventory Worksheet 1: Inventory of risk assessment studies Worksheet 2: Inventory of publications, reports, and maps Worksheet 3: Inventory of data sources Worksheet 4: Inventory of data sets Worksheet 5: Inventory of methodologies & tools Worksheet 6: Inventory of organizations and institutions Worksheet 7: Inventory of risk information needs and requirements Worksheet 8: Inventory of DRM/R practices 2) Worksheets for Detailed Review and Evaluation Worksheet 9: Evaluation of risk assessment studies / projects Worksheet 10: Evaluation of intermediate and basic data Worksheet 11: Evaluation of institutional capabilities Worksheet 12: Evaluation of professional expertise and skills 3) Worksheets for Overall Readiness Evaluation Worksheet 13: Overall Readiness Evaluation

12. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 IndicatorsCriteriaRemarks Objectives & Scope The clearness of problem statement decision framework objectives and boundaries of risk assessment Methodologies The soundness and correctness of concepts, models, assumptions, methods used to conduct data analysis International conventions Data The appropriateness of data collected for the risk assessments The creditability of data sources The provision of raw data in the risk assessment report Uncertainty of data Applicability The usefulness of the recommendations and conclusions in risk-based decision/policy making Used to formulate policy Replicability The possibility of applying the methodologies used or developed in the study to other areas in the country, given the expertise and skills of local professionals Integrability The compatibility of the risk assessment results with the requirements and standards of GRIP GRIP standards, norms, requirements Documentation Content: Report, Methodology Description, Database Systematically, structured Review and Evaluation – Risk Assessment Studies

13. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 IndicatorCriteriaRemarks Coverage Is the assessment geographically covered all the country? Completeness Do the attribute fields of the data set include all information required for risk assessment? Correctness The accuracy and precision, error of data Currentness When is the last time the dataset was recently updated? Is it already out of date? Convention What data standards or model are used to be created the dataset? Compatibility Are all datasets created following the same rules, processes, methods? Compilation The way of data produced or compiled, raw data, or compiled from different data sources, the credibility of data sources, etc. Maintenance How the data are updated and how often? Who? Review and Evaluation – Existing Data

14. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 IndicatorCriteriaRemarks MandateWhat is the role of the institution in governmental decision/policy making? Or is it a pure scientific research institution? Expertise & skillsWhat expertise & skills does the institution have for national risk assessment? What methodologies are used? Reference to Table 6 ExperienceHave the institution had experience in risk assessment? ResourcesFunding, equipments, staff Data & information sharing Willingness to share data and information with others, data access, policy etc. NetworkingCoordination, partnership, cooperation Relation to GovernmentPartnership, cooperation, etc. Review and evaluation – Institutional Capabilities

15. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 How long will it take? –3-6 months Who implements SIERA? –National institutes with support from national authorities and UNDP COs What approaches are applied? –Workshops, group discussions, personal interview, literature review, etc. Implementation

16. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Work Timeline Weeks12345678910111213141516 Activities Phase I: Preparation for implementation Finalizing work plan, team building, and training Desk review and identification of institutions Introductory workshop Phase II: Development of inventory catalog & e-Library Interviews with Institutions, group discussions Inventory and evaluation Design and development of E-library Preliminary results Validation workshop Phase III: Development of Country Profile Overall evaluation of country situation Drafting implementation plan for NRA Final report Final workshop

17. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Practice in the Countries Asia-Pacific region –Nepal, Sri Lanka, other 7 countries (UNDP & WB) LAC region –Mexico, Ecuador, Belize, the Caribbean countries Arab States –Syria, Lebanon EUCIS –Armenia, SEE countries (UNDP & WMO), Central Asia (in plan) Africa –4 West Africa countries, Mozambique, Madagascar, Swaziland

18. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 GRIPs Support Methodologies and tools Training workshops & seminars Technical advice: technical, policy making Coordination and overview Interaction with other countries via CoPs Interaction with other SIERA projects

19. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Summary SIERA is designed to evaluate the readiness of a country for implementing NRA, by systematically identifying major hazards and disaster situation, risk studies, data availability, info needs and requirements, skills and expertise, institutional capabilities, DRR strategy, etc. SIERA produces a baseline for the monitoring and evaluation of the DRM progress in a country. E-Library developed is an integrated archive of documentation related to disaster risk assessment & management.

20. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010 Any Questions?

21. GRIP - Global Risk Identification Programme, UNDP Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, +41 22 9178399, info@gripweb.org, www.gripweb.org Training Workshop on Flood Risk Assessment - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010