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 February 2008 Bled, Slovenia

Danish Emergency Management Agency Topics: Background Aim Status for each country Outlook Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Background 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” Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Aim To assist in the establishment of credible democratic structures, To stimulate international cooperation in non- controversial areas To facilitate adherence to EU standards Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Status Albania Project on monitoring levels of radioactivity in drinking water, technical advice provided by RISØ research facility (Denmark’s Technical University) MOU signed in Training conducted in Denmark. Vehicle purchased. Purchase of materials under way. Project to be finished in Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Status Bosnia and Herzegovina MOU 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. Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Bosnia and Herzegovina Funded participation of Red Cross team from BiH in exercise IDASSA in Croatia in Funding English language course for staff In 2008, will contribute to installation of command centre and 112-alarm centre Status Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Status Croatia Participation in seminars and training Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Status Montenegro MOU concluded in early 2007 DEMA procured 51 computers and IT equipment DEMA procured 17 vehicles DEMA will deliver 3000 uniforms from stocks Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Status Montenegro Programme for 2008 will include: English language training for staff Contribution to project on harmonization of seismic data Preparedness for accidents with hazardous materials Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Status Serbia Several mutual visits Negotiations with MOD and MOI MOU signed in December 2007 with MOI Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Status Serbia Programme for 2008 will include: Purchase of 36 vehicles Transfer of equipment from DEMA Purchase of IT equipment Seminars Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Outlook 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 Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning

Danish Emergency Management Agency Thank you Security Cooperation in regard to Civil Emergency Planning