The document discusses key elements of managing emergency operations in Africa, including philosophy, concepts, and frameworks. It outlines operational dimensions for effective disaster response, including early warning, preparedness, mitigation, response, rehabilitation, and transition. It emphasizes community involvement and an integrated approach to development and disaster management.

1. MANAGING EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DHA AFRICA 20 JULY 2009

3. The Philosophy and Concept

8. Information Management

15. DM Operational Dimensions

22. As Relates to Project Cycle Implementation & Monitoring Evaluation Reflection Transition Assessment Re/Design

24. Hazard x Vulnerability = Risk Disaster Realization of a risk Vulnerability = Exposure and susceptibility to loss of life or dignity Potential threat of an event to humans and their welfare Hazard x Probability of disaster occurrence Risk

25. The Anatomy of Emer… STAFFING CRUNCH 1 Program Funding Time: Months 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Long Term Program STAFFING CRUNCH 2 Response Stage $15.0M $10.0M $5.0M $0 Early Warning & Preparedness CHE III Starts Pre-CHE

26. The Cycle On-going disaster management Response phase ASSESS Vulnerability indicators, VACA, integrated into Development Project Assessment Needs assessment, sectors DESIGN Building resilient communities through work on vulnerabilities and hazards Saving lives and protecting livelihoods based on International and agency standards MONITOR Integrated into Development Project monitoring Quantitative and qualitative DM indicators as well as for sector and project EVALUATE Integrated into Development Programme, as well as DM project evaluations. As needed, looking at impact of response and based on international guidelines REFLECT Integrated into Development programme evaluation Pre, real time and post response learning events.

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