Gregory ParaghGregory Paragh
Kathy-Ann MorainKathy-Ann Morain
Christine LewisChristine Lewis
Nazrul HussainNazrul Hussain
Mark A. AllenMark A. Allen
AimAim
To outline a Logical Framework To outline a Logical Framework to improve national disaster to improve national disaster
capacity in Guyanacapacity in Guyana
Presentation FormatPresentation Format Background Background ObjectiveObjective Sector IssuesSector Issues Strategic ChoicesStrategic Choices MethodologyMethodology Key Indicators of PerformanceKey Indicators of Performance Benefits Benefits Risks / IssuesRisks / Issues
BackgroundBackground Approximately ninety Approximately ninety (90)(90) percent of Guyana’s percent of Guyana’s
population resides in localities below sea level population resides in localities below sea level
The country’s vulnerability to flooding is exacerbated The country’s vulnerability to flooding is exacerbated by : by :
its vast network of natural watercoursesits vast network of natural watercourses linear development and linear development and development of communities around seaports development of communities around seaports and coastal areas and coastal areas
Comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategies have Comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategies have not been developed and ..not been developed and ..
Disaster management not a priority / strategic Disaster management not a priority / strategic development issue development issue
Risk of inimical impacts on persons and property Risk of inimical impacts on persons and property due to flooding are unacceptable due to flooding are unacceptable - 2005 floods - 2005 floods losses losses >> G$90 BillionG$90 Billion
Government of Guyana is mobilizing to embark Government of Guyana is mobilizing to embark upon National Disaster Capacity Buildingupon National Disaster Capacity Building
Lead Agency - Civil Defense Commission Lead Agency - Civil Defense Commission (CDC)(CDC)
Already, five Already, five (5)(5) key areas have been identified that key areas have been identified that once addressed, will strengthen the country’s once addressed, will strengthen the country’s disaster management capacitydisaster management capacity
ObjectiveObjectiveTo improve Guyana’s disaster management capacity by: To improve Guyana’s disaster management capacity by: Strengthening institutional capability for disaster management at the national level
Building institutional capacity for risk reduction at the national level
Promoting disaster awareness and "preventative thinking" (through public education and awareness programs)
Building local capacity (assess risk and identify mitigation measures) and
Implementing vulnerability reduction & mitigation measures and manage emergencies at the local level
RationaleRationale
Alignment with CDM StrategyAlignment with CDM Strategy
Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable Development
Reduce Economic LossReduce Economic Loss
Sector issues / Strategic Sector issues / Strategic choices choices
National LevelNational Level
- Information Management System
- Education Sector through Curriculum
Development
Local GovernmentLocal Government
- Empowering Municipalities / Agencies
MethodologyMethodology A. A. Conceptualize a Comprehensive National Disaster Conceptualize a Comprehensive National Disaster Management Plan / System. Management Plan / System.
Develop and implement management programs withinDevelop and implement management programs within
B. B. Develop National Mitigation Strategy and ProgramsDevelop National Mitigation Strategy and Programs
C. C. Build Public Awareness re: Risk ManagementBuild Public Awareness re: Risk Management
D. D. Strengthen Local CapacityStrengthen Local Capacity
E. E. Implement Local Vulnerability Reduction MeasuresImplement Local Vulnerability Reduction Measures
F. F. Astute Financial Management of the projectAstute Financial Management of the project
MethodologyMethodologyA.A. Comprehensive National Disaster Management Comprehensive National Disaster Management
System System Facilitated by CDC through its Planning DivisionFacilitated by CDC through its Planning Division
Institutional StrengtheningInstitutional Strengthening- Establishment of Capabilities in Planning and Project - Establishment of Capabilities in Planning and Project Management Management - Improvement of Physical Plant and Equipment - Improvement of Physical Plant and Equipment
ProgramsPrograms - National Emergency Plans- National Emergency Plans- Improving National Emergency Response Capability- Improving National Emergency Response Capability- Emergency Simulations- Emergency Simulations
B. Development of National Mitigation Strategy B. Development of National Mitigation Strategy Responsibility of the CDCResponsibility of the CDCWork closely with Technical AgenciesWork closely with Technical Agencies
Mitigation Information SystemMitigation Information System: : set up an information management system set up an information management system acquire and install suitable hardware and softwareacquire and install suitable hardware and software
Develop a resettlement policyDevelop a resettlement policy
Mitigation StudiesMitigation Studies watershed vulnerability watershed vulnerability Develop / revise national building codes.Develop / revise national building codes. Expert Technical AssistanceExpert Technical Assistance - vulnerability analyses - vulnerability analyses
C. Building Public Awareness re: Risk C. Building Public Awareness re: Risk ManagementManagement
- Part of daily life and culturePart of daily life and culture Facilitated through the Public Relations Division in Facilitated through the Public Relations Division in
collaboration with other ministriescollaboration with other ministries
- Disaster Awareness into Formal Education Disaster Awareness into Formal Education
- Strengthening Disaster Knowledge in the Strengthening Disaster Knowledge in the Communications Media Communications Media
- Public Awareness ProgramPublic Awareness Program
D. Strengthen Local CapacityD. Strengthen Local Capacity
- Coordinate with Town and Village Coordinate with Town and Village Councils and Civil WorksCouncils and Civil Works
- Promotion of "Preventative Planning"Promotion of "Preventative Planning"
E. Implementation of Local Vulnerability E. Implementation of Local Vulnerability
Reduction MeasuresReduction Measures
Selection of Sub-Projects and Preparation Selection of Sub-Projects and Preparation of Plans for each Administrative region of Plans for each Administrative region
Implementation and Evaluation of Implementation and Evaluation of Mitigation MeasuresMitigation Measures
F. Project Financial ManagementF. Project Financial Management
Financial Administrative Strategy: Financial Administrative Strategy:
ProcurementProcurement Contracting and acquisitionsContracting and acquisitions Flow of fundsFlow of funds DisbursementsDisbursements Internal and external auditingInternal and external auditing Financial reporting Financial reporting
Organizational and Organizational and Implementation arrangements:Implementation arrangements:
CDC will be responsible for overall project CDC will be responsible for overall project management management
The CDC is accountable to the Office of the The CDC is accountable to the Office of the President.President.
Delegation of unambiguous Duties and Delegation of unambiguous Duties and Responsibilities to executing committees / Responsibilities to executing committees / agencies agencies
Key Performance IndicatorsKey Performance Indicators
Review and Auditing processReview and Auditing process Acquisition of CDC building headquartersAcquisition of CDC building headquarters
Acquisition of equipment and suppliesAcquisition of equipment and supplies
Demonstrated political supportDemonstrated political support
KAPB Studies re: information transferKAPB Studies re: information transfer
Establishment of committeesEstablishment of committees
Coordination and mainstreaming activitiesCoordination and mainstreaming activities
Risks / IssuesRisks / IssuesPersonnelPersonnel
FundingFunding
Competing ProjectsCompeting Projects
Political SupportPolitical Support
Inter-agency SupportInter-agency Support