Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction into Humanitarian Programmes Lessons learnt and recommendations following the FRIEND Program

2 Presentation Objectives: Lessons learnt after the FRIEND Program: How to mainstream DRR in emergencies operation? Why it is important? Key areas of mainstreaming for emergency operations Lessons learnt and recommendations

3 Value-Add of Integrating DRR into Emergency Operations Why it is important? DRR saves lives by increasing community & individual action that protects life, infrastructure and livelihoods when humanitarian actors are not yet present. DRR contributes towards ending the vicious cycle of poverty and links emergency intervention with government actions DRR decreases the need and cost of humanitarian intervention by making infrastructure and communities more resilient and reducing the detrimental effects of recurrent humanitarian intervention (aid dependency) DRR increases project sustainability, impact and strengthens humanitarian actors exit strategies.

4 Key Areas for Mainstreaming DRR into Emergency Actions CASH FOR WORK:  Scheme design & Construction Quality –Community Ownership of Schemes –Local ownership by participative maintenance systems –Inclusion of the schemes in the government plans  Important Considerations:  Budget Limitations & DRR Materials

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6 DRR materials make the difference in term of schemes resilience

7 Exit strategy managed by the beginning: Key for sustainability Meeting Community Level UP, UDMC, PIC and Upazila Orientation Small Orientation on infrastructure repair & maintenances Handover Handover Schemes to PIO/ PIC & UDMC Schemes List Linkage Linkage with UAO Linkage with ULO

8 Key Areas for Mainstreaming DRR into Emergency Actions Cash for training/ unconditional training Choice of modules & targeting based on gender analysis and existing DRR plans Difference between user and decision maker taken in account in the targetting. Module content, focus & timing

9 Key Areas for Mainstreaming DRR into Emergency Actions strengthening disaster management institutions DMC consultation & involvement encourages activation & community interaction. Scheme selection can contribute towards the implementation of Risk Reduction Action Plans (RRAP’s)

10 Key Areas for Mainstreaming DRR into Emergency Actions Assessment and Monitoring Evaluation of the Knowledge, Aptitudes and Practices of the local DMC’s (according to the existing SOD) and communities to identify training needs and address identified gaps Coping Strategy Index and a rapid HEA in comparison of Food Consumption Score or other food security indicators A micro-level stakeholder analysis for scheme selection A rapid gender analysis for the targeting strategy and training module design A rapid market analysis to anticipate inflations risks and chose the best way to stimulate the local market

11 Integrating DRR into emergency response programs can be relatively simple and low cost: Scheme design, technical assessment, appropriate site selection, engineering and adequate DRR reinforcement materials and soil quality. Development of minimum standards for scheme design, technical training of field facilitators, increased budget for DRR materials, incorporation of low cost design features and tools. Linkages developed with LGAs and relevant government bodies for scheme sustainability, involvement of PIC in design, implementation and capacity building for scheme maintenance. Involvement and reactivation of DMCs for systems strengthening. Trainings to help community better understand the linkages between their food security and disaster & climate change risk, livelihood resilience, hazard mitigation and risk reduction of schemes. Baseline KAP and evaluation of applied learning to be included Lessons Learnt and Recommendations

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