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I like to express my deepest sympathy with the Chinese people and especially with the families where family members lost their life, were wounded or are missing after the earthquake!

The number of the causalities is shocking and heart breaking, and leaves me speechless!

However, despite the tragedy, I am impressed by the way the Chinese people has handled the disaster!

The Recent Earthquake in China


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The recent disasters in China and Myanmar, which may have as many as 200 000 causalities, and left millions of people homeless and in need of help, have reminded again the whole world of the vulnerability for part of the world population concerning natural disasters!

These catastrophes have reminded us of the need for proper risk assessment and emergency and disaster management planning and the importance of this work to reduce the consequences!

These events have also put the focus on the need for always open global communication to be prepared!

The Recent Disasters in China and Myanmar


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Content of the Presentation


TIEMS and Risk Management

Risk is defined as:(Probability of Occurrence of an incident)multiplied with (Cost of Consequences)

To be most effective with limited resources, TIEMS therefore like to focus on Emergency Risk Assessment and thus contribute to risk reduction through focus on Reducing the Probability of Occurrence

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A Macro Risk Consideration

A Macro Risk Consideration:

I believe that reducing poverty is the most effective world wide emergency management strategy

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PovertyPoverty

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Risk assessment is something we do continuously in our daily life

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Thai was not hurt. I hurt my shoulder, but no bones broken!


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Emergency Management = Communication

Teamwork = Success

Consensus Building = Answer

Social Environment = Necessary

Globalization = Cultural Understanding

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TIEMS Risk Management Conclusions

Risk Assessment is a very valuable tool in both macro as well as micro emergency risk considerationsBoth qualitative and quantitative assessments are valuable, but quantitative analysis are preferableStatistical background data is therefore a mustPresentation of the Risk Assessment results are important for bringing forward the message to the decision makersCost consequences or gains are important messages to sell the resultsRisk assessments is today tools very integrated in the Norwegian society in both industry and government decisions

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The International Emergency Management Society - TIEMS

Founded in Washington in 1993An International, Independent, Non-Political, not for Profit NGORegistered Principal Office in Bornem, Belgium15th Annual Conference in Czech Republic in June 2008Workshops in 2008 in Korea, Russia, China, Croatia, Romania TIEMS activities are established in Korea, Russia, Australia/Pacific, Germany, South East Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, Netherlands, Turkey, China, Belgium, Romania and North America as basis for TIEMS ChaptersTIEMS offers Membership, Sponsorship and PartnershipTIEMS builds up a Pool of International Experts and participate in global projects on Emergency and Disaster ManagementTIEMS brings Together Experts and Users from the International Emergency Management Community to a fruitful dialogue at TIEMS Events WorldwideTIE

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TIEMS International Network

TIEMS is an international network of individuals, institutions and companies with a common interest in emergency managementTIEMS is complimentary to other EM organizations and encourage to international cooperationTIEMS thinks globally and act locallyTIEMS events are arranged in cooperation with a local TIEMS host and local and international institutions, companies and organizationsTIEMS projects and programs invite for international support and cooperation

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TIEMS Mission and Aims

TIEMS is Dedicated to Developing and Bringing the Benefits of Modern Emergency Management (EM) Tools and Techniques to Society for a Safer WorldExchange Information on the use of Innovative Methods and Technologies to Improve our Ability to Avoid, Mitigate, Respond and Recover from Natural and Technological Disasters

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Annual conferences and workshopsChapters and international networkSpecial Interest Groups / SIG’sSummer schoolsElectronic NewsletterProject participation / PSC Europe ProjectLaunched a project program for AfricaEstablishing a Pool of Experts


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TIEMS Annual Conferences 1994 - 2010

Fort Lauderdale, USA, 1994Sofia Antipolis, France, 1995Montreal, Canada, 1996 Copenhagen, Denmark 1997Washington, USA, 1998Delft, Netherlands, 1999Orlando, USA, 2000Oslo, Norway, 2001

Waterloo, Canada, 2002Sofia Antipolis, France, 2003Melbourne, Australia, 2004Thorshavn, Faroe Islands, 2005Seoul, Korea, 2006Trogir, Croatia, 2007

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TIEMS Annual Conferences and Chapter Building

2007 Annual Conference in Croatia2008 Annual Conference in Czech Republic2009 Annual Conference in Turkey2010 Annual Conference in China2011 South America/ Africa ???2012 Oslo, Norway

Establish chapters in different parts of the world to establish local TIEMS activities and being the host for future TIEMS annual conferencesLocals to benefit from a world wide network of emergency management expertsE

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TIEMS Electronic Newsletter2 issues every year

TIEMS Newsletter 6th issue April 2008 :

TIEMS Conference & Events UpdateTIEMS Rohrmann Student Scholarship FundTIEMS Chapter FormalizationManaging Wildfire’sAssessing the loss from Earthquakes – New TechniquesShips in Distress –Emergency management at SeaTIEMS 2008 Annual Conference

Focus on Actual International Emergency Management IssuesProposals & DiscussionsContact NetworkAnnouncements & Advertisements

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Registration in Belgium

TIEMS is an international, independent non-profit NGO registered in BelgiumRegistration Officer is Giedo Van pellicomBank Account in Fortis Bank, supervised by TIEMS treasurer Charles KellyFormalityTransparency

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TIEMS organizational structure

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TIEMS INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGIONAL DIRECTORSNina Frolova – Europe (Russia)

Qu Guosheng – Asia (P.R. China)

James Hagen - North America (USA)

Desmond Pyle – Africa (South Africa)

Stephen Jenkins - Australia & Pacific (Australia)

Boja Ostojic - Latin America and Caribbean (Croatia)

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICERGiedo Van pellicom – Registration Officer (Belgium)

14 different nationalities on TIEMS Board

PRESIDENT – K. Harald Drager (Norway)

VICE PRESIDENT – Young – Jai Lee (Republic of Korea)

SECRETARY Alan Jones (UK)

TREASURER Charles Kelly (USA)

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS

Kerstin Eriksson – Membership (Sweden)

Ulrich Raape - Communication & Publications (Germany)

Jaroslav Pejcoch – Scientific Program (Czech Republic)

Hans Zimmermann – Policy & Development (France)

Snjezana Knezic– Chapters & Affiliates (Croatia)

Audrey Heffron – Conferences & Meetings (USA)


TIEMS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE (IPC)TIEMS PAPER REVIEW COMMITTEE (PRC)

Chairman IPCTeodora Ivanusa

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Chairman PRCNils Rosmuller

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Vice Chairman IPCJanet Dilling

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Vice Chairman PRCAlan Jones

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Audrey HeffronUSA

Charles KellyUSA

Desmond PyleSouth Africa

Muhammed SahinTurkey

Sandro BolognaItaly

Martin EndigGermany

Sverre Roed-LarsenNorway

Verner AndersenDenmark

Naill MomaniJordan

M.S. SriGowri SankerJapan

Kyoo-Han HaKorea

Ivan ObrusnikCzech Republic

Mark WoodUK

Valery LesnykhRussia

Qu GuoshengP.R. China

Sue WheatleyUK

James Hagen USA

Geary SikichUSA

Giedo Van PellicomBelgium


The PSC Europe Forum Project

Forum Mission Statement

Forum for Public Safety Communication Europe is to foster, by consensus building, excellence in the development and use of public safety communications and information management systems to improve the provision of public safety services and the safety of the citizens of Europe and the rest of the world

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An EU Commission initiativeEstablished 21st May 2007 in Luxembourg70 Founding MembersStructure and Framework for Constitution and By-laws approvedNext Meeting in Portugal in October 2007PSC Europe Forum and TIEMS address the same global community of experts and this creates good synergy

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Chinese Members of PSC Europe Forumwww.publicsafetycommunication.eu

At present there are three Chinese members of the ForumMore Chinese experts working within public safety are welcome to join the Forum

Log on to the web-siteClick on JoiningFill out the registration formConfirm your registrationYou will then become a member of the Forum, and receive PSC Europe information and invitations and take part in developing global public safety communications standards


TIEMS Motivation and its Africa Project Proposal

All of the mentioned threats are found in AfricaTIEMS believes that preventive measures in emergency management are the most cost effective way to reduce the risk and to deal with potential hazards and threats. TIEMS notice that Africa is underserved with respect to emergency and disaster management capacities. As a result, TIEMS has decided to launch a project plan for Improving Emergency and Disaster Management in Africa with Focus on Education and Information Technology The program goal is to ”reduce the impact of disasters in Africa by improving the access to and availability of information needed to effectively prevent, mitigate and manage disasters”The project outline will be present here and TIEMS invites to support and participating in this project

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To establish a TIEMS Regional Chapter for southern Africa, in the first instance. Chapters for central and northern Africa will follow in timeRecruit supporters and participants for the Africa Program and establish an international project team and seek funding/donors to help finance the program and start up the project

To develop the profile and knowledge of TIEMS in African countries, in particular those countries where there are existing contacts, such as Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and Mozambique. To identify and maintain suitable/profitable links with other disaster/emergency management organizations throughout Africa, commencing with those already known in South Africa, such as DMISA (Disaster Management Institute of South Africa)


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Organize a further follow-up conference/workshop for Africans in South Africa (Johannesburg or Cape Town)Start up the TIEMS Africa program with a focus on education and IT

Establish a database of contacts in disaster/emergency management in African countriesEncourage African membership of TIEMS, at a reduced membership feeStart up a dialogue/discussion on emergency/disaster management problems and issues in Africa, using the internet


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Continuation of the Africa programSeek outside funding / donors to help finance the TIEMS Africa program

Establish a southern Africa Chapter of TIEMS (South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, etc.) Once established, encourage and promote other chapters in Africa.Provide real incentives/ways in which African members of TIEMS can participate in the annual TIEMS conference. Consider the prospect of hosting an annual conference at Rhodes University in Grahamstown


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TIEMS Regional Director for Africa took the initiative to do a virtual conference prior to TIEMS annual conference 2004, aimed at involving the African countries, where emergency management professional may not have the financial resources to travel to TIEMS annual conferencesA virtual conference was arranged through organizing an exchange of e-mails around four topics dealing with disaster management in Africa, and concluded as follows

In TIEMS effort to become a true international organisation, it is important to recognize the different social and economic situation in the world, and to deal with these in a practical way, so that involvement of those countries not having the economic ability to travel and participate in TIEMS global events can be achieved


Recommendations from TIEMS Virtual Conference for Africa (1 – 3)

Education is the key to the better management of the risks, hazards, and vulnerabilities associated with disasters in AfricaConsiderable attention has focused on the failure of disaster management in Africa. Successes, often involving local efforts and participation, have gone unrecognized and unpublicizedSome of the disasters which occur in Africa are different from those faced in other parts of the world. Africans express concern about the disastrous impact of protracted conflict, HIV/AIDS, child trafficking and other hazards, not faced as potential disasters in other parts of the world

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Preventing or mitigating disasters in Africa is part and parcel of the development process. Disaster relief receives the greatest attention in Africa. Mitigation, prevention, preparedness, vulnerability and risk reduction and building resilience need to receive equal attention in development process, programs and projectsThe sharing of information is critical to an improvement of disaster management in Africa. The TIEMS-sponsored conference was one step in this process, but the process needs to continue in a regular and formal manner

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TIEMS Program Proposal forImproving Emergency Management in Africa

Based on the recommendations the following was proposed:

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A Focus on Education and Information Technology

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Using Information Technology and Education to Improve Emergency Management in Africa

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Range of disasters

Food insecurityDroughtFloodsCyclonesEarthquakesEpidemicsConflicts

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Improving knowledge about disasters strengthens the capacities of individuals, communities, and the public and private sectors, to prevent or manage these events

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Educational efforts, including public awareness campaigns, community mobilization and formal education and training

The media, including general and special (e.g., pre-cyclone season) information campaigns

Increasing access to information sources, including the dissemination of published documents as well as access to documents and other materials over the internet

Expanding information sharing between policy makers, academics, emergency managers and communities on the disaster management needs and successes

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The goal of the project is to reduce the impact of disasters in Africa by improving the access to and availability of information needed to effectively prevent, mitigate and manage disasters

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Establishing a network of disaster managers in Africa using the internetEstablishing an electronic portal for disaster managers and others in Africa to easily access a wide variety of information on all aspects of disaster managementEstablishing a professional partner system between disaster management professionals in Africa and elsewhere to strengthen the flow of advice and technical support on specific disaster-related issuesPresenting, in cooperation with specialized educational institutions, on-line and distance education courses on different aspects of disaster management

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Providing opportunities for individuals involved in disaster management activities to participate in conferences, seminars and training programs on disaster managementDeveloping and promoting tools and mechanisms which combine advanced technology and user-focused content to expand awareness of risks and hazards and mitigation measures at the country and community levels

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Virtual network for African disaster managersElectronic portal access to disaster management informationProfessional partnering between disaster management professionalsOn-line and distance education Participation in professional development opportunitiesCombining advance technology and user-focused content

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Links to ICT

ICT use is increasing in AfricaProvides potential for faster and smarter communication of warnings and assistance informationProvides unconventional opportunities for education and awareness raising Provides real-time link between emergency managers and disaster survivors (e.g., pictures sent during the London subway bombing)Greater use of the Web as interactive disaster management tool


Opportunities

“Peer to peer” sharing of experiences and successes – a virtual network of ICT users involved in disaster management within Africa and linking Africa to other part so the worldSeed funding for unconventional uses of ICT Defining the social and other factors which can make ICT use effective for African emergency management


Challenges for Emergency Managers

Needs for:Awareness of how ICT is used for emergency management elsewhere in worldDiscussion, exchange and trail-and-error transfer of concepts to African context.Pilot activities to try the conventional and unconventional

Recognize that needs and opportunities differ across Africa: South Africa is different from Niger, which is different from Algeria. ICT-emergency management systems need to be locally based


Challenge of Transferring Concepts

Expansion of ICT in Africa a technological undertakingTransferring concepts and ideas on how to improve ICT use in emergence management a greater challenge Involves consideration of social, economic, cultural and political factors which are unique to AfricaA need to move from concepts to African practicalities


Cooperation and Co-ordination

UN and its specialized agenciesAfrican organizationsWorldwide universitiesHumanitarian organizationsPrivate & public companiesThe Telecommunication Development BureauThe Digital Satellite Broadcast Provider/OperatorThe Global University SystemKarakawa FoundationTIEMS ChaptersOthers / Chinese Organisations?

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International Insurance and Reassurance CompaniesInternational/Global Operating CompaniesEmergency Management IndustryGovernmentsWorld Bank/International Finance CorporationInternational Monetary FundEU CommissionAfrican Development BankUNESCOOthers / Chinese Organisations

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TIEMS Africa Program Status

TIEMS Board and chapters has donated start up fund for TIEMS to be able to promote the Africa ProgramCranfield University in UK has offered to join the program team and host a Workshop at the University, to promote and detail the Africa Program Proposal

The EC Project IRMA has invited TIEMS Africa Program to share the network of the IRMA Project for the benefit of TIEMS Africa Program Based on the ideas proposed and feed-back from the presentations and workshops, the Program Proposal is to be tuned to the needs of the participating African countries and organisations

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Next Steps (1)

TIEMS is looking for local partners to begin the Africa Project TIEMS also is working to expand TIEMS membership in Africa as a base for the virtual network linking local emergency managers to the rest of the worldTIEMS hope to engage African emergency managers as focal points in the Africa ProjectTIEMS expect to look deeper into how ICT can be integrated into the Africa Project


Next Steps (2)

Planned workshop at Cranfield University, UK During 2008 Workshop Title : The role of Information Technology for Disaster Management in Africa – Scoping of the TIEMS Program for AfricaObjectives of the workshop is to discuss and seek agreement where possible on the following issues:

Capabilities & impact offered by the Information Society for Disaster ManagementConstraints and barriers – the African context Expectations and partnerships – Stakeholder’s analysisRecommendations and Proposed route map for TIEMS program in Africa

TIEMS invites all with interest for this subject to participate in the workshop


Partnership for TIEMS International Emergency Management Initiatives

TIEMS invites to partnership with organisations, institutions and companies within emergency management in order to achieve a global understanding for the importance of proactive emergency management with a strong focus on risk reduction measuresThrough partnerships, TIEMS believes that it is possible to launch global initiatives, which will have a major impact, will be educational and make it possible to raise the necessary funds to fulfil the initiatives

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TIEMS OBJECTIVES FOR 2007 - 2008

Strengthen TIEMS overall global cooperation in Emergency Management, through a partnership approachStrengthen TIEMS image and branding through events, SIG’s and special initiatives like the Africa program, the PSC Europe Project and othersStrengthen and further build TIEMS global structure through the development of local chaptersBuild up TIEMS pool of emergency and disaster management expertsStrengthen TIEMS Financial position to enable achievement of TIEMS expansion initiatives

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Chinese TIEMS Chapter

TIEMS encourage to the establishment of a Chinese TIEMS ChapterFormalization of the chapter

Founding Members (5)By-LawsBudgetPlansFinancing

Chinese TIEMS special activityRecruit Chinese membersEstablish a local Chinese TIEMS activity in cooperation with the rest of the TIEMS networkChinese Chapter will host TIEMS Annual Conference in 2010

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TIEMS Annual Conference 2008

Takes place in Prague, Czech Republic17th – 19th June 2008Theme is “Global Cooperation in Emergency Management”Close to 100 quality presentationsAn on-line simulation of a Pandemic Outbreak, second wave www.tiems.orgWe hope for a large delegation from China

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Acknowledgment

Many thanks to Qu Guosheng for taking the initiative and inviting me here

Many thanks to the organizers:UNDESA UN GAID Asia SecretariatUN GAID e-SDDC UNPAN Asia-Pacific Center Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Committee on Data for Science and Technology, Task Group on Preservation of and Access to Scientific Data in Developing Countries (CODATA/TGDC)Center of International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University, USAChinese Association for Science and Technology, Consultant Committee for UN on ICT (CAST/CCIT)Internet Society of China (ISC)

Also many thanks to the co-organizers:International Society of Digital Earth (ISDE)Inter Academy Panel on International Issues (IAP)The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) Committee on Earth Observation Satellites, Working Group of Information Systems and Services (CEOS/WGISS)Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI)

Also many thanks to the sponsorsUN GAID Asia SecretariatCenter of Earth Observation and Digital Earth, Institute of Remote Sensing Application and Institute of Geography and Natural Resource, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) National Earthquake Response Support Services (NERSS), China Earthquake Administration (CEA)

Also many thanks to the local organizerUN GAID Asia Secretariat

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