This document outlines the constitution for the National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal. [1] It establishes the organization, defines key terms, and outlines its objectives. [2] The objectives are to coordinate disaster risk reduction efforts among stakeholders in Nepal and ensure policies and programs are participatory and coordinated. [3] It also aims to strengthen early warning systems, raise public awareness, and advocate for disaster risk reduction to be integrated into development plans.
This document summarizes Pakistan's policies and framework for disaster risk reduction (DRR). It notes that Pakistan established the National Disaster Management Commission and passed the National Disaster Management Act in 2010. The Commission is responsible for setting DRR policies, plans and guidelines. In 2013, the Commission approved Pakistan's first National DRR Policy, which aims to build Pakistan's resilience to natural and man-made hazards and integrate DRR into development plans and programs at all levels of government. The policy is aligned with the priorities of the 2005-2015 Hyogo Framework for Action and decentralizes DRR responsibilities to provincial and district levels.
The document discusses the importance of including gender considerations in climate change negotiations and policies. It outlines the Global Gender and Climate Alliance which works to ensure climate initiatives are gender responsive. Most major global agreements include gender components recognizing women's vital role. While gender language was previously lacking in UNFCCC agreements, the negotiating text for the AWG-LCA now includes paragraphs on women and gender equality. Delegations in discussions support stronger inclusion of gender equality, participation of women, and consideration of differentiated impacts.
The UNISDR originated in the 1960s in response to major earthquakes and hurricanes. During the 1970s-1980s, the UN focused on disaster assistance. The 1990s were declared the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction. In 2000, the UNISDR was established to support disaster risk reduction efforts. It has helped coordinate global frameworks like the Hyogo Framework (2005-2015) and Sendai Framework (2015-2030) to build resilience to disasters.
This document discusses initiatives to build resilient cities proposed by UNISDR. It outlines 10 initiatives including organizing for disaster resilience, identifying and understanding current and future risk scenarios, strengthening financial capacity, pursuing resilient urban development and design, safeguarding natural buffers, and strengthening institutional capacity. Specific examples of cities that have implemented these initiatives are provided, such as Albay in the Philippines establishing a disaster risk management office, and Pune, India investing in flood risk reduction measures. The document emphasizes the importance of these initiatives in building disaster resilient communities.
This document outlines 39 steps that governments should take to prepare for an influenza pandemic, including:
1) Developing central government pandemic plans that coordinate different sectors and ministries, involve local communities, and test plans through exercises.
2) Creating local pandemic plans that address issues like managing increased deaths.
3) Developing contingency plans within specific sectors like transportation, finance, and humanitarian assistance to maintain essential services during high staff absenteeism.
4) Implementing an education strategy to inform the public and build confidence in the government's pandemic response.
5) Considering measures to encourage social distancing like school/workplace closures and restricting large gatherings.
The document provides guidance on effectively engaging government through multi-stakeholder platforms to influence land policy. It advises conducting a joint analysis of the potential for policy influence, considering factors like policy alignment, public recognition of issues, agreement among stakeholders, and government openness. The analysis informs defining the platform's role and composition and planning stages of development, evaluation, and adaptation. Joint analysis involving stakeholders and reflection on experiences can strengthen strategies for sustained dialogue and policy change.
Dipecho in eu nepal newsletter_jul-sep09_jan-march2010DIPECHO Nepal
The European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO) has launched a EUR 3.1 million disaster preparedness project in Nepal to reduce vulnerabilities to disasters. The project will train 3,000 youth volunteers in search and rescue, first aid, emergency response, and disaster preparedness. It aims to establish early warning systems and low-cost mitigation models through local partnerships. ECHO is funding eight projects managed by NGOs in 19 districts to strengthen disaster risk reduction and help over 243,000 people.
This document provides an introduction and background on the People's Caravan on Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal event held on October 13-14, 2009 to mark International Day for Disaster Reduction. The key objectives of the event were to raise public awareness on disaster risk reduction issues in Nepal and obtain commitments from policymakers to enact disaster management policies and institutionalize disaster risk reduction. A steering committee was formed comprising government, UN, and NGO representatives to organize the two-day event, which included a national symposium, rally, exhibition, convention, and meetings with high-level officials. The expected outcomes included a joint declaration committing to disaster management legislation and an increased understanding among communities of their rights and the need for stronger disaster risk
This document summarizes Pakistan's policies and framework for disaster risk reduction (DRR). It notes that Pakistan established the National Disaster Management Commission and passed the National Disaster Management Act in 2010. The Commission is responsible for setting DRR policies, plans and guidelines. In 2013, the Commission approved Pakistan's first National DRR Policy, which aims to build Pakistan's resilience to natural and man-made hazards and integrate DRR into development plans and programs at all levels of government. The policy is aligned with the priorities of the 2005-2015 Hyogo Framework for Action and decentralizes DRR responsibilities to provincial and district levels.
The document discusses the importance of including gender considerations in climate change negotiations and policies. It outlines the Global Gender and Climate Alliance which works to ensure climate initiatives are gender responsive. Most major global agreements include gender components recognizing women's vital role. While gender language was previously lacking in UNFCCC agreements, the negotiating text for the AWG-LCA now includes paragraphs on women and gender equality. Delegations in discussions support stronger inclusion of gender equality, participation of women, and consideration of differentiated impacts.
The UNISDR originated in the 1960s in response to major earthquakes and hurricanes. During the 1970s-1980s, the UN focused on disaster assistance. The 1990s were declared the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction. In 2000, the UNISDR was established to support disaster risk reduction efforts. It has helped coordinate global frameworks like the Hyogo Framework (2005-2015) and Sendai Framework (2015-2030) to build resilience to disasters.
This document discusses initiatives to build resilient cities proposed by UNISDR. It outlines 10 initiatives including organizing for disaster resilience, identifying and understanding current and future risk scenarios, strengthening financial capacity, pursuing resilient urban development and design, safeguarding natural buffers, and strengthening institutional capacity. Specific examples of cities that have implemented these initiatives are provided, such as Albay in the Philippines establishing a disaster risk management office, and Pune, India investing in flood risk reduction measures. The document emphasizes the importance of these initiatives in building disaster resilient communities.
This document outlines 39 steps that governments should take to prepare for an influenza pandemic, including:
1) Developing central government pandemic plans that coordinate different sectors and ministries, involve local communities, and test plans through exercises.
2) Creating local pandemic plans that address issues like managing increased deaths.
3) Developing contingency plans within specific sectors like transportation, finance, and humanitarian assistance to maintain essential services during high staff absenteeism.
4) Implementing an education strategy to inform the public and build confidence in the government's pandemic response.
5) Considering measures to encourage social distancing like school/workplace closures and restricting large gatherings.
The document provides guidance on effectively engaging government through multi-stakeholder platforms to influence land policy. It advises conducting a joint analysis of the potential for policy influence, considering factors like policy alignment, public recognition of issues, agreement among stakeholders, and government openness. The analysis informs defining the platform's role and composition and planning stages of development, evaluation, and adaptation. Joint analysis involving stakeholders and reflection on experiences can strengthen strategies for sustained dialogue and policy change.
Dipecho in eu nepal newsletter_jul-sep09_jan-march2010DIPECHO Nepal
The European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO) has launched a EUR 3.1 million disaster preparedness project in Nepal to reduce vulnerabilities to disasters. The project will train 3,000 youth volunteers in search and rescue, first aid, emergency response, and disaster preparedness. It aims to establish early warning systems and low-cost mitigation models through local partnerships. ECHO is funding eight projects managed by NGOs in 19 districts to strengthen disaster risk reduction and help over 243,000 people.
This document provides an introduction and background on the People's Caravan on Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal event held on October 13-14, 2009 to mark International Day for Disaster Reduction. The key objectives of the event were to raise public awareness on disaster risk reduction issues in Nepal and obtain commitments from policymakers to enact disaster management policies and institutionalize disaster risk reduction. A steering committee was formed comprising government, UN, and NGO representatives to organize the two-day event, which included a national symposium, rally, exhibition, convention, and meetings with high-level officials. The expected outcomes included a joint declaration committing to disaster management legislation and an increased understanding among communities of their rights and the need for stronger disaster risk
The document outlines the background and development of the SAARC Comprehensive Regional Framework on Disaster Management. Key events include:
1) SAARC countries agreed to formulate a framework at various meetings between 2004-2005.
2) The 13th SAARC summit in 2005 directed establishing the framework and a regional response mechanism for disaster management.
3) An expert group meeting in 2006 finalized the framework document and TOR for the SAARC Disaster Management Centre in New Delhi.
4) Next steps include national plans of action, harmonizing plans regionally, and adopting a regional plan of action at a future expert group meeting.
The document summarizes the Disaster Management Act of 2005 in India and the structural framework it established. The key points are:
1. The Act created a three-tier disaster management structure of National, State, and District authorities and established organizations like NDMA, SDMAs, DDMAs, NDRF, and NIDM.
2. The NDMA is the apex body that lays down policies and plans. State authorities approve state plans and district authorities implement plans at local level.
3. The Act shifted approach from relief-centric to holistic prevention, mitigation and preparedness. It aims to minimize losses from disasters and integrate mitigation into development.
The document summarizes the key findings of the Global Assessment Report (GAR) 2015 on Disaster Risk Reduction. It finds that disaster losses remain substantial and pose significant economic and social burdens, particularly for lower-income countries. Expected future losses threaten development progress. Disaster risk is unevenly distributed and increasing due to factors like climate change, urbanization, and environmental degradation. The GAR Risk Atlas contributes to making global disaster risk more visible and understanding its patterns.
This framework designed by world conference disaster risk reduction in sedai JAPAN. fron 14th march to 18th march.this is very usefull for desaster mitigation policy.
Strengthening disaster risk reduction in Indonesia through Multi-stakeholder ...UNISDR
Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, ranking seventh in natural disasters in 2005. The 2004 tsunami killed over 165,000 people and caused $4.45 billion in damage. In response, Indonesia established a National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2008 with representatives from government, private sector, NGOs, media, and academia to strengthen cooperation around DRR. The platform has led to accomplishments including a disaster management law, early warning systems, and education on hazards and risk analysis, but more remains to be done in areas such as coordination, mainstreaming DRR, and public-private partnerships.
This project aims to empower the community of Delmas 32 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to better prepare for and respond to natural disasters. It will create and train two emergency response teams, develop a comprehensive community map identifying at-risk areas and resources, and work with schools to develop evacuation plans. The project directly benefits the 90,000 residents of Delmas 32 through training, community awareness activities, and tools that enhance preparedness and response coordination. It is designed to have lasting impact by developing local capacity and leaving mapping and planning resources in the community.
The document outlines Nepal's key policies related to disaster management, including the Natural Calamity Rescue Act of 1982, the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management of 2009, and sectoral policies across areas like health, water, and the environment. It discusses governmental institutions involved in disaster management like the Central Natural Disaster Rescue Committee chaired by the Home Minister. The strategies aim to strengthen coordination and build resilience at all levels through integrated approaches to preparedness, response, and recovery from disasters.
National disaster management framework 2005Anjum Afroz
National Disaster management Framework is an outcome of National Disaster Management Act 2005 and consist of Institutional-Legal Framework , Financial Framework and Operational Framework which has been arranged and presented with very much clarity.
Disaster Risk Reduction: The Sendai Framework George Chaponda
The Sendai Framework is a 15-year agreement that was adopted in 2015 to replace the Hyogo Framework and guide global efforts in disaster risk reduction. It recognizes that states have the primary role in reducing disaster risk but responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders. The Sendai Framework aims to substantially reduce disaster risk and losses by 2030 through four priorities of action: understanding disaster risk, strengthening disaster risk governance, investing in disaster risk reduction, and enhancing disaster preparedness. It sets seven global targets related to reducing disaster mortality, affected people, economic losses, and infrastructure damage by 2030.
Dipecho5 news letter 4th edition- january10DIPECHO Nepal
The document is a newsletter from Nepal that discusses disaster risk reduction efforts. It provides the following key details:
- The newsletter focuses on "Mass Sensitization" efforts to raise awareness about disasters in 19 districts supported under DIPECHO Action Plan V.
- DIPECHO partners in Nepal describe mass sensitization activities they have implemented, including radio and TV programs, street dramas, and community meetings to disseminate information.
- The activities aim to fulfill the third priority of Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management, which is raising awareness and disseminating disaster risk reduction information.
The document discusses Nepal's priorities for disaster risk reduction as outlined in its National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management. The strategy identifies 5 priority actions and 29 strategic activities, including making DRR a national priority, strengthening early warning systems, improving knowledge management, reducing risk factors, and enhancing emergency preparedness and response. It also outlines Nepal's institutional framework for DRR and proposes new structures like a National Council for Disaster Management to coordinate efforts. The Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium was formed in 2009 to coordinate $131 million across 5 programs supporting the national strategy.
National Policy on Disaster management 2009Vishwa Sharma
The National Policy on Disaster Management 2009 outlines India's policy for reducing risks and losses from disasters. Key points:
1. The Disaster Management Act of 2009 provides the legal framework and establishes agencies like the National Disaster Management Authority and state and district authorities to oversee disaster management.
2. The policy focuses on prevention, mitigation and preparedness like evaluating infrastructure, training, and standard procedures.
3. It also covers disaster response, relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, capacity building, knowledge management and technology to minimize losses from natural or man-made disasters.
This document provides information about waste management training. It discusses Agenda 21, a framework for sustainable development adopted in 1992 that encourages local communities to create Local Agenda 21 plans. Local Agenda 21 involves citizens in developing and implementing sustainable development strategies through a participatory process. The document also discusses waste collection systems in Austria and polymer recycling technology, including methods for identifying and sorting different types of plastics for recycling.
The document discusses engaging Rotary clubs and volunteers in effective disaster management. It provides an overview of disaster management concepts and frameworks in Nigeria, including defining key terms like hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities. It also outlines the objectives, prevalent hazards, and functions of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria, including its organizational structure. The presentation aims to highlight the role of volunteers in disaster management and how Rotary clubs and members can get involved.
1. Disaster management in India involves coordinating response to natural and man-made disasters through administrative decisions and operational skills across national, state, and district levels.
2. The key institutions involved in disaster management are the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs), and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), along with response forces like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
3. Disaster management follows four phases - prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery - to minimize loss of life and property from disasters through early warning systems, emergency response, and rebuilding in a resilient manner.
Institutional arrangements for disaster management in myanmarThành Nguyễn
This document provides an overview of the existing institutional system for disaster management in Myanmar at all administrative levels, from national to local. The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive review of the existing institutional arrangements for disaster management for all relevant stakeholders. This document was written as part of the process to develop the ‘Myanmar Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction’. This overview provides information about the geographical location of Myanmar, nine disaster profiles, three commitment captures of the Government of the Union of Myanmar to global and regional declarations on disaster management, an overview of the existing institutional arrangements, profiles of existing government Ministries and Departments, and institutional arrangements for disaster management at divisional-, district-, and town level.
The document summarizes the evolution of the concept of loss and damage from climate change impacts. It discusses key outcomes from COP13, COP16, COP18, and COP19 that established and advanced the concept. COP13 recognized the need to address loss and damage in developing countries. COP16 established a work program and invited parties to submit views. COP18 agreed on approaches to address loss and damage. COP19 established the Warsaw International Mechanism to facilitate support and improve coordination related to loss and damage. The Mechanism addresses areas like vulnerable groups, risk management, slow onset events, and more.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Disaster Management Act of 2005 in India. It establishes authorities for disaster management at the national, state, and district levels, including the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) chaired by the Prime Minister, State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) chaired by Chief Ministers, and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) chaired by District Collectors. It also provides for the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and mandates funds for disaster mitigation at various levels of government.
The project successfully built community resilience to disasters in Nepal through various activities. It established 31 REFLECT circles with over 500 members to educate communities on vulnerabilities, disaster preparedness, and rights. It also formed 19 disaster management committees led by community members to regularly address disaster risks. The project enhanced awareness, prepared communities by training volunteers and establishing early warning systems. It mobilized funds for small-scale mitigation like constructing bio-dykes and tube wells to protect vulnerable communities from floods. Overall, the project achieved its goals of strengthening community capacity and creating an enabling environment for disaster risk reduction.
The Disaster Risk Reduction through Schools Project (DRRS) aims to make schools in high-risk disaster areas safer and use them as hubs for teaching disaster risk reduction. The goal is to reduce vulnerability to disasters by implementing the Hyogo Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The multi-country project works in 9 countries to organize communities around schools for disaster prevention, preparedness, and vulnerability reduction. It also builds safer school infrastructure and integrates disaster risk reduction into school curricula. Key activities include vulnerability analyses, capacity building, school safety investments, and influencing national policies on issues like climate change adaptation and education.
The document outlines the background and development of the SAARC Comprehensive Regional Framework on Disaster Management. Key events include:
1) SAARC countries agreed to formulate a framework at various meetings between 2004-2005.
2) The 13th SAARC summit in 2005 directed establishing the framework and a regional response mechanism for disaster management.
3) An expert group meeting in 2006 finalized the framework document and TOR for the SAARC Disaster Management Centre in New Delhi.
4) Next steps include national plans of action, harmonizing plans regionally, and adopting a regional plan of action at a future expert group meeting.
The document summarizes the Disaster Management Act of 2005 in India and the structural framework it established. The key points are:
1. The Act created a three-tier disaster management structure of National, State, and District authorities and established organizations like NDMA, SDMAs, DDMAs, NDRF, and NIDM.
2. The NDMA is the apex body that lays down policies and plans. State authorities approve state plans and district authorities implement plans at local level.
3. The Act shifted approach from relief-centric to holistic prevention, mitigation and preparedness. It aims to minimize losses from disasters and integrate mitigation into development.
The document summarizes the key findings of the Global Assessment Report (GAR) 2015 on Disaster Risk Reduction. It finds that disaster losses remain substantial and pose significant economic and social burdens, particularly for lower-income countries. Expected future losses threaten development progress. Disaster risk is unevenly distributed and increasing due to factors like climate change, urbanization, and environmental degradation. The GAR Risk Atlas contributes to making global disaster risk more visible and understanding its patterns.
This framework designed by world conference disaster risk reduction in sedai JAPAN. fron 14th march to 18th march.this is very usefull for desaster mitigation policy.
Strengthening disaster risk reduction in Indonesia through Multi-stakeholder ...UNISDR
Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, ranking seventh in natural disasters in 2005. The 2004 tsunami killed over 165,000 people and caused $4.45 billion in damage. In response, Indonesia established a National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2008 with representatives from government, private sector, NGOs, media, and academia to strengthen cooperation around DRR. The platform has led to accomplishments including a disaster management law, early warning systems, and education on hazards and risk analysis, but more remains to be done in areas such as coordination, mainstreaming DRR, and public-private partnerships.
This project aims to empower the community of Delmas 32 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to better prepare for and respond to natural disasters. It will create and train two emergency response teams, develop a comprehensive community map identifying at-risk areas and resources, and work with schools to develop evacuation plans. The project directly benefits the 90,000 residents of Delmas 32 through training, community awareness activities, and tools that enhance preparedness and response coordination. It is designed to have lasting impact by developing local capacity and leaving mapping and planning resources in the community.
The document outlines Nepal's key policies related to disaster management, including the Natural Calamity Rescue Act of 1982, the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management of 2009, and sectoral policies across areas like health, water, and the environment. It discusses governmental institutions involved in disaster management like the Central Natural Disaster Rescue Committee chaired by the Home Minister. The strategies aim to strengthen coordination and build resilience at all levels through integrated approaches to preparedness, response, and recovery from disasters.
National disaster management framework 2005Anjum Afroz
National Disaster management Framework is an outcome of National Disaster Management Act 2005 and consist of Institutional-Legal Framework , Financial Framework and Operational Framework which has been arranged and presented with very much clarity.
Disaster Risk Reduction: The Sendai Framework George Chaponda
The Sendai Framework is a 15-year agreement that was adopted in 2015 to replace the Hyogo Framework and guide global efforts in disaster risk reduction. It recognizes that states have the primary role in reducing disaster risk but responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders. The Sendai Framework aims to substantially reduce disaster risk and losses by 2030 through four priorities of action: understanding disaster risk, strengthening disaster risk governance, investing in disaster risk reduction, and enhancing disaster preparedness. It sets seven global targets related to reducing disaster mortality, affected people, economic losses, and infrastructure damage by 2030.
Dipecho5 news letter 4th edition- january10DIPECHO Nepal
The document is a newsletter from Nepal that discusses disaster risk reduction efforts. It provides the following key details:
- The newsletter focuses on "Mass Sensitization" efforts to raise awareness about disasters in 19 districts supported under DIPECHO Action Plan V.
- DIPECHO partners in Nepal describe mass sensitization activities they have implemented, including radio and TV programs, street dramas, and community meetings to disseminate information.
- The activities aim to fulfill the third priority of Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management, which is raising awareness and disseminating disaster risk reduction information.
The document discusses Nepal's priorities for disaster risk reduction as outlined in its National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management. The strategy identifies 5 priority actions and 29 strategic activities, including making DRR a national priority, strengthening early warning systems, improving knowledge management, reducing risk factors, and enhancing emergency preparedness and response. It also outlines Nepal's institutional framework for DRR and proposes new structures like a National Council for Disaster Management to coordinate efforts. The Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium was formed in 2009 to coordinate $131 million across 5 programs supporting the national strategy.
National Policy on Disaster management 2009Vishwa Sharma
The National Policy on Disaster Management 2009 outlines India's policy for reducing risks and losses from disasters. Key points:
1. The Disaster Management Act of 2009 provides the legal framework and establishes agencies like the National Disaster Management Authority and state and district authorities to oversee disaster management.
2. The policy focuses on prevention, mitigation and preparedness like evaluating infrastructure, training, and standard procedures.
3. It also covers disaster response, relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, capacity building, knowledge management and technology to minimize losses from natural or man-made disasters.
This document provides information about waste management training. It discusses Agenda 21, a framework for sustainable development adopted in 1992 that encourages local communities to create Local Agenda 21 plans. Local Agenda 21 involves citizens in developing and implementing sustainable development strategies through a participatory process. The document also discusses waste collection systems in Austria and polymer recycling technology, including methods for identifying and sorting different types of plastics for recycling.
The document discusses engaging Rotary clubs and volunteers in effective disaster management. It provides an overview of disaster management concepts and frameworks in Nigeria, including defining key terms like hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities. It also outlines the objectives, prevalent hazards, and functions of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria, including its organizational structure. The presentation aims to highlight the role of volunteers in disaster management and how Rotary clubs and members can get involved.
1. Disaster management in India involves coordinating response to natural and man-made disasters through administrative decisions and operational skills across national, state, and district levels.
2. The key institutions involved in disaster management are the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs), and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), along with response forces like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
3. Disaster management follows four phases - prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery - to minimize loss of life and property from disasters through early warning systems, emergency response, and rebuilding in a resilient manner.
Institutional arrangements for disaster management in myanmarThành Nguyễn
This document provides an overview of the existing institutional system for disaster management in Myanmar at all administrative levels, from national to local. The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive review of the existing institutional arrangements for disaster management for all relevant stakeholders. This document was written as part of the process to develop the ‘Myanmar Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction’. This overview provides information about the geographical location of Myanmar, nine disaster profiles, three commitment captures of the Government of the Union of Myanmar to global and regional declarations on disaster management, an overview of the existing institutional arrangements, profiles of existing government Ministries and Departments, and institutional arrangements for disaster management at divisional-, district-, and town level.
The document summarizes the evolution of the concept of loss and damage from climate change impacts. It discusses key outcomes from COP13, COP16, COP18, and COP19 that established and advanced the concept. COP13 recognized the need to address loss and damage in developing countries. COP16 established a work program and invited parties to submit views. COP18 agreed on approaches to address loss and damage. COP19 established the Warsaw International Mechanism to facilitate support and improve coordination related to loss and damage. The Mechanism addresses areas like vulnerable groups, risk management, slow onset events, and more.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Disaster Management Act of 2005 in India. It establishes authorities for disaster management at the national, state, and district levels, including the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) chaired by the Prime Minister, State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) chaired by Chief Ministers, and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) chaired by District Collectors. It also provides for the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and mandates funds for disaster mitigation at various levels of government.
The project successfully built community resilience to disasters in Nepal through various activities. It established 31 REFLECT circles with over 500 members to educate communities on vulnerabilities, disaster preparedness, and rights. It also formed 19 disaster management committees led by community members to regularly address disaster risks. The project enhanced awareness, prepared communities by training volunteers and establishing early warning systems. It mobilized funds for small-scale mitigation like constructing bio-dykes and tube wells to protect vulnerable communities from floods. Overall, the project achieved its goals of strengthening community capacity and creating an enabling environment for disaster risk reduction.
The Disaster Risk Reduction through Schools Project (DRRS) aims to make schools in high-risk disaster areas safer and use them as hubs for teaching disaster risk reduction. The goal is to reduce vulnerability to disasters by implementing the Hyogo Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The multi-country project works in 9 countries to organize communities around schools for disaster prevention, preparedness, and vulnerability reduction. It also builds safer school infrastructure and integrates disaster risk reduction into school curricula. Key activities include vulnerability analyses, capacity building, school safety investments, and influencing national policies on issues like climate change adaptation and education.
Dipecho v aan reflect tot report_detail_sept_arpedmnepal
The document summarizes a training report on building disaster-resilient communities in Nepal through REFLECT methodology. The 8-day training was organized by ActionAid Nepal and aimed to develop facilitators to initiate REFLECT circles focused on disaster risk reduction. It used highly participatory methods like role plays, games, group work and documentaries. Participants evaluated the training as effective in providing clear instruction on REFLECT tools and concepts. However, some noted it could have benefited from more time on topics and opportunities to visit project sites. The conclusion recommends continued support from partner organizations to effectively apply the learning from the training on the ground.
Dipecho v aan brief update july 09 april 10edmnepal
The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO V project from July 2009 to April 2010. The project worked to build disaster resilience in communities in Banke, Sunsari, and Udayapur districts. Key achievements included forming disaster management committees, providing training to communities and stakeholders, conducting vulnerability assessments, establishing emergency funds, and implementing small-scale mitigation activities like raising tube wells and constructing bio-dykes. The project enhanced community capacity for disaster risk reduction and created an enabling environment for DRR policies through orientations with government officials, NGOs, and parliamentarians.
The document summarizes Nepal's progress and challenges in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action to reduce disaster risks. Key achievements include mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development plans and policies, developing institutions and community-based disaster management programs. However, challenges remain such as inadequate funding, lack of data and vulnerability assessments, and a need to further build a culture of resilience. Moving forward, Nepal aims to strengthen institutions and mainstreaming efforts, improve prevention, preparedness and response systems, and enhance regional and international cooperation on disaster risk reduction.
The document outlines the coordination mechanisms between the government, NGOs, and UN system for disaster response in Nepal. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of different agencies, including the government's restructuring of disaster response committees, NGO activities in community awareness and capacity building, and the UN's use of the cluster approach. It also lists several challenges around information sharing, inclusion, stockpiling systems, and political issues that need to be addressed to improve coordination between organizations.
This document outlines the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The framework was adopted at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan in 2015. It aims to substantially reduce disaster risk and losses over the next 15 years. The framework establishes seven global targets related to reducing mortality and losses from disasters. It also sets a goal of preventing new and reducing existing disaster risks through various economic, structural, legal and other measures to reduce exposure and vulnerability to hazards.
International Norms in Disaster Risk Reduction by Roberto Aponte Toro, Univer...Madhukar Sanap
The document discusses the evolution of international frameworks and agreements related to disaster risk reduction and management. It outlines key frameworks and agreements over time, including:
1) The International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction from 1989-1999 which promoted disaster reduction efforts.
2) The 1994 Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action which emphasized socio-economic aspects of disaster prevention.
3) The 2000 International Strategy for Disaster Reduction which increased commitment to reducing disaster risks and linking these efforts to sustainable development.
4) The 2005 Hyogo Framework for Action which laid out strategic goals and priorities for disaster risk reduction from 2005-2015.
Dipecho v news letter 6th edition- april10edmnepal
The document discusses advocacy efforts by DIPECHO partners in Nepal to promote disaster risk reduction. It mentions:
1) The partners work together on joint advocacy initiatives such as marking international days like UNISDR day and Earthquake Safety Day to raise awareness and pressure the government to prioritize DRR.
2) They are producing advocacy tools like a documentary and radio programs focusing on Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management and the Hyogo Framework to underline Nepal's DRR commitments.
3) Individual partners like ActionAid, CARE Nepal, Danish Red Cross are also advocating to influence policies and practices at national and local levels to mainstream DRR and ensure vulnerable people's rights are protected in policies
Dipecho5 news letter 6th edition- april10DIPECHO Nepal
The document discusses advocacy efforts by DIPECHO partners in Nepal to promote disaster risk reduction as a priority. It outlines several joint advocacy activities:
1. Supporting a national symposium and rally on UNISDR day in October 2009 to adopt a 9-point declaration on DRR policy and hand it over to Nepal's president.
2. Supporting an organization to organize an Earthquake Safety Day in January 2010 to raise awareness of earthquake risk in Nepal.
3. Producing a joint documentary focusing on Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management and the Hyogo Framework to advocate for Nepal's commitments under these frameworks.
4. Producing a joint radio program on flood preparedness with
The document summarizes discussions from a regional consultation on humanitarian effectiveness in North and Southeast Asia. It addresses four main themes: 1) Reducing vulnerability and managing risks, 2) Transformation through innovation, 3) Partnerships in conflict situations, and 4) Strengthening the humanitarian system. For each theme, it outlines key conclusions and recommendations, including emphasizing community participation, strengthening local capacity, bridging the humanitarian-development divide, and developing better guidelines and legal frameworks for civil-military coordination.
This document provides an introduction to urban risk assessment (URA) and guidance for conducting URA in Bangladeshi cities. It discusses the importance of URA for reducing disaster risks in urban areas. The document is intended for practitioners and organizations involved in disaster management. It outlines the key steps of URA, which include understanding the urban environment and institutions, identifying hazards and past disasters, assessing vulnerabilities, and developing strategies for reducing risks. The guidance emphasizes a collaborative approach, encouraging different stakeholders to work together on URA at both the city and community levels.
This act strengthens the Philippine disaster risk reduction and management system by establishing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council to replace the National Disaster Coordinating Council and setting up Regional, Provincial, City, Municipal, and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of these councils as well as the Office of Civil Defense.
This document summarizes the lessons learned from the DIPECHO Advocacy Network Initiative (DANI) in Vietnam and proposes a way forward through a new Joint Advocacy Network Initiative (JANI). Key points include: DANI brought together various organizations working on community-based disaster risk management but faced challenges from differing expectations and work styles; joint advocacy efforts through DANI helped establish networks between NGOs and the government; JANI is proposed to build on these lessons by strengthening advocacy and implementation through effective networking and joint initiatives among its core member organizations.
From Risk Assessment to Capability Assessment while building capabilitiesOECD Governance
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The document discusses convergence between academia and local governments in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR-CCA) implementation. It outlines the legal bases for collaboration, including the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, which mandates mainstreaming of DRR and CCA. The document provides examples of collaboration, such as academia participating in local DRRM planning and budgeting meetings. It also provides guidance on developing project proposals and accessing DRRM funds to support school safety initiatives.
The document discusses the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), which is a 10-year plan adopted by UN Member States in 2005 to make nations and communities more resilient to disasters. It aimed to substantially reduce disaster losses by 2015 through cooperation across governments, agencies, and other partners. The HFA outlined five priorities for action and provided principles and strategies to achieve disaster resilience at local, national, regional and international levels.
OECD Recommendation on the Governance of Critical RisksOECD Governance
Developed through the OECD High Level Risk Forum (HLRF) of the Public Governance Committee, this recommendation is designed to assist governments, policy makers and senior officials charged with developing and maintaining societal and economic resilience for major shock events and the implementation of robust risk management frameworks.
The Recommendation builds on the unique set of knowledge and best practices collected through the OECD High Level Risk Forum, and complement existing OECD instruments that may be related to various aspects of risk management.
Summary report global meeting post-2015_cambodiaDr Lendy Spires
The document summarizes a global meeting that concluded consultations on partnerships with civil society for developing the post-2015 agenda. It discusses the key recommendations that emerged, including recognizing civil society's role in policy development, creating an enabling environment for civil society, aligning stakeholder priorities, and establishing accountability mechanisms. The meeting strengthened engagement of governments, civil society, and volunteers in the post-2015 process and increased understanding of best practices for supporting civil society contributions to sustainable development policies.
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The document discusses an upcoming disaster risk reduction summit in Camarines Norte province, Philippines. The three-day summit will bring together local government executives, disaster management officers, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies and tools for disaster mitigation and climate change adaptation. Specific topics will include the roles of local leaders, managing disaster funds, hazard mapping, and contingency planning. The event aims to educate participants and strengthen local disaster management efforts in support of national laws on risk reduction and climate adaptation.
𝐇𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧(𝐇𝐅𝐀) 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟓Maruf Ahmed
𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧(𝐇𝐅𝐀) 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟓.
Hyogo framework motto was "Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters".
# Main priorities of HFA
1. Make DRR a priority
2. Know the risks and take action
3. Build understanding and awareness
4. Reduce risk factors
5. Strengthen preparedness and ready to act
# Bangladesh initiative according to HFA
1. Policy development and collaboration among parties
2. Risk assessment and disseminating early warning
3. Innovation to build a safety culture and awareness program
4. Controlling climate change and risk reduction programs
5. Preparedness for disaster providing guidelines and training programs.
We also discussed guidelines, implementation, expected outcomes, challenges while implementing HFA, and recommendations. I am sharing our presentation slides.
This document outlines 39 steps that governments should take to prepare for an influenza pandemic, including:
1) Developing central government pandemic plans that coordinate different sectors and ministries, involve local communities, and test contingency plans.
2) Creating local pandemic plans that address issues like managing increased deaths.
3) Developing sector-specific plans for essential services like transportation, finance, and humanitarian aid.
4) Creating business continuity plans to maintain essential services during high staff absenteeism.
5) Developing public communication strategies and recommending social distancing measures based on the pandemic's severity.
This document outlines 39 steps that governments should take to prepare for an influenza pandemic, including:
1) Developing central government pandemic plans that integrate different sectors and ministries, clarify roles, and assign budgets.
2) Creating local pandemic plans that address issues like managing deaths.
3) Developing contingency plans across specific sectors like transportation, finance, and humanitarian aid to maintain essential services.
4) Implementing strategies for social distancing, border control, and regional coordination to limit the pandemic's spread and impacts.
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Dipecho v news letter 5th edition- march10edmnepal
The document discusses capacity building efforts for disaster risk reduction in Nepal. It describes several organizations' projects that focus on building the capacities of communities, local governments, and other stakeholders. Key points:
- Action Aid's project enhances knowledge and skills through trainings, develops community disaster management committees, orients local leaders on disaster risk reduction, and advocates for stronger policies.
- CARE's project builds communities' capacities for risk reduction through its SAMADHAN project.
- Several other organizations like Danish Red Cross, Handicap International, Mercy Corps, etc. also undertake capacity building initiatives through community trainings, strengthening local systems, and scaling up early warning systems.
Dipecho v news letter 4th edition- january10edmnepal
The newsletter discusses mass sensitization activities carried out by DIPECHO partners in Nepal to raise awareness about disaster risk reduction. It provides brief summaries of initiatives by different organizations, including using radio, TV, street dramas and community meetings. The partners aim to disseminate information and influence thinking to build resilience through transforming attitudes and encouraging collective action. The third priority of Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management is to conduct awareness raising and information dissemination to build national and community resilience to disasters.
Dipecho v news letter 3rd edition- nov 2009edmnepal
The document summarizes events in Nepal for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in October-November 2009. It describes a two-day symposium and people's rally coordinated by DIPECHO partners that culminated in the demand for an immediate disaster risk reduction and management policy in Nepal. Key events included a symposium where affected community leaders shared experiences, a convention where a large crowd demanded a DRR policy, and an exhibition illustrating DRR projects. The people's declaration calling for a DRR policy framework was handed to the President of Nepal.
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The document discusses community mobilization approaches used by various organizations working on disaster risk reduction in Nepal. It provides examples of how organizations are mobilizing communities in inclusive and participatory ways to assess risks, develop disaster preparedness plans, and build local capacity and leadership. Key approaches discussed include forming inclusive disaster management committees, conducting vulnerability and capacity assessments, developing community disaster preparedness and response plans, providing trainings, and using methods like street dramas and mock drills to raise awareness. The goal is to empower communities to identify and address their own disaster risks through collective action.
Dipecho v combined national launch press releaseedmnepal
The document summarizes the launch of disaster risk reduction projects in Nepal funded by the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid department. The Minister of State for Home Affairs said the government is committed to strengthening disaster risk reduction policies to protect vulnerable people. The 3.1 million euro projects aim to build the capacities of local communities to reduce the impacts of disasters on lives and livelihoods. They will train over 3,000 youth in emergency response skills and form task forces for disaster response. The projects also seek to establish early warning systems and small-scale mitigation efforts to strengthen national disaster management.
The National Symposium on DRR Policy Framework in Nepal had the following key outcomes:
1. Over 165 participants attended, mostly representatives of affected communities, to share testimonies and discuss developing a strong DRR policy framework.
2. The Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs committed to revising the Disaster Management Act and Policy according to the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management and enacting them as soon as possible.
3. Presentations were given on the disaster scenario in Nepal, developments in DRR policy and framework, and how communities are disproportionately affected. This informed discussions on developing a people-centered DRR policy framework.
4. The discussions resulted in a joint
Dipecho v aan vdc secretary drr orientation workshop reportedmnepal
The document summarizes an orientation workshop held by ActionAid Nepal for Village Development Committee (VDC) Secretaries on mainstreaming disaster risk reduction (DRR) into local development work. Over three workshops held in June-July 2010, 161 VDC Secretaries and local officials were introduced to DRR concepts and Nepal's National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management. Participants learned how to incorporate DRR into local planning and budgets based on Ministry of Local Development guidelines. An evaluation found the workshops helped the VDC Secretaries understand DRR and commit to revising plans and budgets to prioritize DRR activities.
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The document summarizes a 3-day refresher training for REFLECT facilitators in Nepal. 15 facilitators from partner organizations participated in the training, which aimed to strengthen their skills in using participatory tools like PVA to facilitate community discussions on disaster risk reduction. Methods like games, role plays and group activities helped boost the facilitators' confidence and teach them how to apply lessons from PVAs and address climate change impacts. The training also focused on developing the facilitators' leadership and motivational skills to empower community members. Overall, the facilitators learned how to better utilize information from PVAs and other tools when leading discussion circles on building disaster resilience.
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The document summarizes a project orientation workshop held in July 2009 in Chitwan, Nepal. The workshop aimed to orient partners on the DIPECHO funded project "Surakshit samudaya II: Building disaster-resilient communities, Nepal". Over three days, project objectives, activities, timelines, and implementation plans were discussed in detail. Partners finalized work plans and understanding of mainstreaming disability into disaster risk reduction efforts. The workshop also helped establish collaboration between project partners and set monitoring and reporting procedures.
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3) Over 170 people participated across the workshops. Evaluations indicated increased awareness of DRR and support for integrating it
(1) The document summarizes the first review meeting of an ActionAid Nepal disaster risk reduction project funded by the European Commission. (2) It provides an overview of the project goals, activities undertaken in the first 5 months, and key discussions at the meeting including reviewing project performance and management, collecting stories of impact, and planning next steps. (3) The meeting helped enhance teamwork, identify challenges, and adjust work plans and targets for the remaining project period with the goal of further building disaster resilience in target communities.
Dipecho v aan drr tool kit launching brief reportedmnepal
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The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO V project from July to December 2009. It summarizes that:
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The document provides an update on the progress of ActionAid Nepal's DIPECHO project from July-August 2009. Key updates include:
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This document provides information on disaster preparedness for the month of April. It lists possible disasters such as floods, landslides, thunderstorms, and hot winds. It also provides tips for preparedness including protecting and planting forests to control floods, clearing debris from drains, and avoiding flood-prone areas. The calendar aims to increase awareness of disasters and preparedness measures.
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3) Increasing awareness of disaster preparedness methods through community vulnerability assessments, knowledge surveys, and radio programs.
4) Initiating small-scale mitigation projects like retrofitted buildings and bio-dikes with community and government support.
Constitution of national plaform on drr nepal2008 english
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National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction
Constitution 2065
Preamble
The Main Achievements of the World Summit on Disaster Risk Management held in
Hyogo Prefecture of the Kobe city of Japan from the 18th to 20th January 2005 are
mentioned here in a priority order. More than four thousand participants from various
fields and areas participated with stakeholders in the field of disaster management as
well as high-level policy makers from 168 member countries of the United Nations.
During this summit, these participants expressed their commitment to implement the
Hyogo Framework for Action, 2005 - 2015 in their respective countries. As per the
commitment expressed for the effective implementation of the Hyogo Framework for
Action, 2005 - 2015, the participant countries have put significant efforts in the
Conference of the Global Platform in Geneva on 5-7 June 2007. During this summit,
high-level policy makers representing disaster prone countries together with non-
governmental organizations, educational institutions and distinguished personalities from
the private sector, it was emphasized to establish a national platform on Disaster Risk
Reduction. Accordingly, , this Constitution has been formulated by being subservient to
the National Direction Act, 2018.
Chapter - 1
Commencement
1. Name of the organization:
The name of organization shall be National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction, which
shall be called as NPDRR in short.
a) Address of the office of the organization:
The office of the organization shall remain in Kathmandu district.
b) Jurisdiction of the organization:
The jurisdiction of National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction shall cover the entire
territory of Nepal.
c) Commencement:
The Constitution shall come into force from the date of registration of the same.
d) Existence of the organization:
This organization shall remain as an organized, autonomous, non-profit, non-political
and non-governmental social organization having continued successor.
2. Definition
If subject or context does not mean otherwise, in this Constitution:
a) "Constitution" shall denote the Constitution of this organization.
b) "Organization" shall refer to the National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction
c) "Committee" shall denote the working committee formed as per Article 13 of this
Constitution.
d) "Assembly" shall denote the general assembly and also the special general assembly
held as per this Constitution.
e) "Office bearers" shall refer to the office bearers of this organization.
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g) "Rules and Regulations" shall mean the rules and regulations to be formulated under
this Constitution.
h) "National Platform" shall denote such a platform of the stakeholders who represent
in the National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction and who, besides debating,
advocating, coordinating and analyzing the works related to disaster risk mitigation
including the prioritizing the areas, moves ahead by assisting to formulate a coordinative
and participatory policy, plan and programme.
i) "Local Authority" shall mean the Chief District Officer.
j) "Specified or as specified" shall denote the matter specified or as specified in the rule
and regulations prepared under this Constitution.
k) "Local agency" shall mean Village Development Committee, Metropolitan and Sub-
metropolitan cities, Municipalities and District Development Committee.
3. Seal and Symbol of the organization:
The organization shall have its own seal and symbol and the same shall be as per the
design given in Annex - 1. But if the seal and the symbol of the organization are similar
to that of any already registered organization, this will be corrected immediately through
amendment process.
Chapter 2
Objectives
4. Objective of the organization:
The following shall be the objectives of the organization:
a) National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction will be a platform which will be
represented by the stakeholders at the national level and which will besides,
debating, advocating, coordinating and analyzing the works related to disaster risk
reduction, will suggest which areas to in prioritize. Apart from this, the platform will
move ahead by bringing the coordinative and participatory policy, plan and
programmes about the same in the main streamline.
b) A strong effort will be made to build an environment of national consensus and to
develop a common concept by bringing all the stakeholders in one place to
coordinate all the disaster risk mitigation activities going on in the country and to
discussing them in a structured manner.
c) Since the task of disaster risk reduction is complex, a reliable mechanism will be
developed that respects political commitments, the concerns of the people concen,
skill and scientific knowledge, early warning systems which benefit the general
population and other important Disaster Risk Reducition related issues.
d) In the implementation of activities of national disaster risk mitigation guiding and
reformative works shall be done.
e) To involve civil society, non-governmental organizations including the private sector
effectively in the field of disaster risk reduction, debates and discussion programmes
will be organized.
f) The debate and partnership with friendly nations and office bearers of national and
international agencies shall be smoothened.
g) A process to strengthen partnerships to share knowledge and information as well as
transfer and handing over of technology will be included.
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h) The coordination and linkages among the members of this platform will strengthen
the relationships with national, regional and global actors.
i) For the organized assistance required for effective implementation of disaster risk
reduction, a strong mechanism in participation of the stakeholders shall be
established and works to ensure and guarantee human and physical safety of the
common people shall be carried out. The nation shall be made resilient through
reducing the adverse effects of disaster
j) This Platform shall play a proactive and leading role while implementing the Hyogo
Framework for Action through the National Work Plan.
k) Awareness of the citizens shall be raised with regard to public responsibility about
safety and consolidation by providing assistance in the field of disaster risk
mitigation.
l) Apart from pleading and advocating for the inclusion of disaster risk reduction in
developmental policy, working policy and activities, this aspect shall be included as
an integral part of multilateral environmental understanding.
m) All the works related to disaster risk reduction and coordinated at the national level
shall be participated in.
5. Works to be done in order to achieve the objectives of the organization:
In order to fulfill the above-mentioned objectives the organization shall do the following:
a) The organization shall implement its objectives only after acquiring approval or
license from the concerned agency as per prevailing Law of Nepal.
b) The organization shall construct, rent or take on lease the building required for
the organization and shall purchase or rent the office equipments such as
computer, telephone, typewriter, fax and means of transportation.
c) Recruit the personnel required for the organization and determine their terms of
condition.
d) Conduct effectively the debate, pleading and advocacy campaigns to acquire
the participation of high level policy making level and concerned parties for the
implementation of policy, Acts and working systems related to disaster risk
management.
e) Manage basis information system for disaster risk reduction.
f) Participate and assist in formulating national policy, strategy and development
works related to disaster risk reduction, resource mobilization and capacity
building
g) Analyze and evaluate the concerns and challenges with regard to disaster risk
and besides prioritizing the areas for disaster risk reduction help in identifying
the human settlements that are in vulnerable condition
h) h) Make an integrated effort to continue positive achievements in an organized
way by reviewing development project and working system conducted for
disaster risk reduction.
i) Promote cooperation and partnership among the members of the National
Platform in order to mitigate the risk of the people of disaster prone and high-
risk areas
j) Prepare an article about educative and worth imitating works on disaster risk
reduction and its achievements and mutually share the same. Make a special
effort to include the topic of disaster risk reduction in the work list, knowledge
and information to be transmitted through education system of the country and
medium of communication.
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k) Gain knowledge, skill and information about disaster management and share
the same. Make the transfer of technology about the same smooth.
l) Make and implement a result oriented work schedule together with work plan
for coordinated implementation of Hyogo Framework for Action at the national
level. Under this, prepare a report by monitoring the works carried out through
central and community levels and receive feedback by making public the same.
Internalize the feedback and suggestions thus received on the basis of
reformative works.
m) Play an inspirational role for appropriate objective oriented participation to
include the topic of disaster risk reduction in the work schedule and in the
priority of sustainable development of the state. Particularly poverty alleviation
strategy, millennium development goal, structure of the UN assistance, bilateral
and multilateral development understandings are included under this.
n) Integrate the topic of disaster risk reduction in the development concept, plan
and programmes including all kinds of humanitarian assistance works. In the
same way, be effortful to establish this topic as primary concern even in the
multilateral understandings and treaties about significant natural environment
such as climate change, bio-diversity and desertification.
o) Enhance coordination and collaboration with institutions such as contact unit,
technical committee, academic and research organization s formed for
sustainable development, which are related to disaster risk reduction, and
environment and climate change at the national level.
p) Collaborate with civil society, non-governmental organizations, and private
sector and community groups by establishing the works of disaster risk
reduction as multilateral concern; create opportunity through dialogue; enable
them to contribute by enhancing their capacity and make necessary effort to
make them able to collaborate and work with governmental agency and the UN
system including other international development agencies.
q) Be effortful to develop multidimensional national research system about
disaster management. Encourage and facilitate for the useful scientific concept,
procedural structure and work oriented perspective.
r) Identify the possibilities of collaboration and actively participate in collective
effort by coordinating and conducting Regional and Global Platforms
established by involving various countries.
Chapter 4
Membership
6. Classification of the members:
Arrangement for membership of the Platform shall be as follows:
a) There shall be three kinds of member in the Platform
- Organization al member
- Expert member
- Honorary member
Initially provision for organization al member only shall be made. After the first general
assembly, arrangement for expert member shall be made on mutual consensus.
b) Persons from the following areas that are related to the works of disaster
management shall be invited as the member of the platform:
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1) Ministry, Commission, Department, Central Level Agencies, Public Academy of
Nepal Government
2) National and international non-governmental organization s
3) United Nation and other international agencies.
4) Scientific, academic and research organization s
5) Mass media
6) Local Bodies
7) Community organizations
8) Industrial and business organization s
7. Eligibility for acquiring membership:
In order to be a member of this organization one should have the following eligibility:
a) Should be a Nepali citizen
b) Should have reached the age of 25 years
c) Should not have lost mental balance
d) Should not have been convicted in misappropriation of public property
e) Should not have been convicted and punished in criminal case by the court
showing his/her moral turpitude.
f) In order to be an organization al member of this organization, an organization
should have continuously worked at least for three years having disaster
management as the main objective and should have been registered as per the
prevailing laws.
g) Responsibility and the code of conduct to be abided by the member shall be
as decided by the General Assembly and/or Executive Committee
h) Other arrangement with regard to member shall be as specified.
8. Condition in which one cannot acquire membership of the organization or
remain as a member:
Any of the following persons is not eligible for acquiring the membership of this
organization:
a) Non-Nepali citizen
b) Not reached the age of 25 years
c) Having lost mental balance or insane
d) Convicted in misappropriation of public property
e) Punished or convicted in criminal case by the court showing his/her moral
turpitude.
f) If someone's vested interest is found in the business of the concerned
organization
g) If someone has not cleared any proportionate liability he/she is supposed to
clear
h) If someone is convicted and punished by court in charge of theft,
cheating, forgery or embezzlement of property under ones responsibility in an
unauthorized manner or corruption.
i) Not having the disaster management as the main objective and not worked
for 3 years to be become organization al member
j) If someone does not follow the code of conduct (to be abided by member as
their responsibility) determined by General Assembly and/or Executive
Committee
k) Not having other eligibility as specified about the membership.
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9. Termination of membership:
9.1. Under the following conditions one shall not remain as a member of this
organization:
a) If one cannot acquire membership as per Article 8 of this Constitution
b) If majority of 75% of the General assembly endorsed to remove someone from
membership.
c) If the resignation tendered by someone from his/her post is accepted
d) If it is proved in the court that someone is dishonest or has ill-intention in the
process of the organization
e) If someone does any work which is prevented by this Constitution
f) If someone has fails to pay membership fees
g) If the organization is dissolved and cancelled
9.2. Before deciding that someone cannot acquire membership or is ineligible to remain
as a member he/she shall be informed of the same and shall be given opportunity
submit his/her evidences for clarification.
10. Conditions in which one can acquire membership and remain as a member of
this organization:
Members can acquire membership as per Article 6 by paying the fees as specified in
Sub-Article of this Constitution.
a) Organization al member:
a) Members of ad-hoc committee at the time of registering this organization shall be
the founder member of this Platform
b) The working committee can provide organization al membership to the
organization from among the organizations who is willing to become organization al
member and apply as per the specified procedures by paying Rs.1000/- (One
thousand) only as entry fees and Rs.1500/- (one thousand five hundred) only as
annual fees
c) The organization that has become organization al member as per the above sub-
article (b) shall have to pay Rs.1500/- (one thousand five hundred) only for
renewing the membership annually.
d) Such organization al members shall have to get their membership renewed by the
end of Asar (June/July) every year. And if not, the same can be renewed by paying
additional charge as specified.
b) Expert member:
a) As specified working committee can provide expert membership to such persons who
have gained expertise in the field of disaster management. Other provisions about this
shall be as specified.
c) Honorary member:
With decision of the General Assembly, honorary membership can be conferred to
organization s or persons who have contributed significantly in the field of disaster
management.
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d) If it is decided not to confer membership to any applicants, the working committee
shall have to inform the applicants of the same with reasons for not granting
membership.
e) All the members shall have to abide by the rule and regulations formulated in this or
under this Constitution.
f) Record of the members as provided as per sub-article 1, 2, and 3 shall be kept
separately in the specified format.
Chapter 4
Provisions regarding General Assembly, Working Committee,
Secretariat and Meeting
11. Formation of General Assembly:
The formation of the General Assembly shall be as follows:
1) A General Assembly shall be formed comprising of the members other than
the honorary members who have acquired membership as per Article 7 of the
Constitution of this organization. General Assembly shall be apex body of the
organization. Honorary members shall be invited in the meeting of general
assembly.
2) The meeting of the general assembly shall be held as per the following:
a) Annual General assembly: There shall be general assembly meeting
once in a year
b) Special General Assembly: If one-fourth members of the total
members demand to hold special general assembly furnishing
reasons thereof, the working committee shall have to call special
general assembly meeting within 7 days to discuss only the issues
mentioned by the members. But if once general assembly or special
general is held, special general assembly cannot be held again within
six months.
3) In the year of establishment of the organization, the first annual general
assembly shall be held with in 2 months of the end of the fiscal year and the
annual general assembly thereafter shall be held within two months of
end of the every fiscal year.
4) All the members shall be notified 15 days in advance in case of annual
general assembly and 7 days in advance in case of special
general assembly of the organization-specifying venue of the meeting,
date, time and agenda to be discussed.
5) If the general assembly or special general assembly called as per sub-article 4
cannot be held due to not having quorum of the meeting as per Article 18 of this
Constitution, another general assembly shall be called giving 7 days time
duration.
6) Separate minute books for general assembly and special general assembly
shall be maintained.
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12. Works, duties and rights of the general assembly:
Works, duties and rights of the general assembly shall be as per the following:
a) Approve the plan, programmes and annual budget submitted by the working
committee.
b) Discuss and ratify the annual audit report received from the auditor. Discuss
about the (irregular) arrear amount found in the audit report. Instruct the working
committee to clear the arrear amount, which cannot be regularized by recovering
the same.
c) Appoint the auditor for the next year
d) Give necessary direction to the working committee by evaluating the work
progress of the organization and works performed by the organization.
e) If the tenure of the office bearers and members of working committee of this
organization comes to an end, hold election for the same (position) on the basis
of procedure as per this Constitution.
f) Approve amendment in Constitution, rules and regulations submitted by working
committee
g) Confer honorary membership
h) Ratify the works and activities done by the working committee for the benefit of
the organization with justification.
i) Approve the proposal regarding number of personnel, remuneration, allowance
and other facilities submitted by working committee as per requirement. The
same shall be borne up by the internal source of the organization itself.
13. Formation of committee:
a) There shall be a working committee comprising of maximum of 15 persons from
among the members of general assembly to work as executive mechanism of the
platform. For the initial 2 (two) years, the following office bearers and members
shall be selected on mutual consensus under the chairmanship of secretary,
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal.
Chairman 1
Vice-chairman 1
Secretary 1
Treasurer 1
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b) After the tenure of working committee as per sub-article (1) office bearers and
members shall be appointed in all the posts of this committee from among the
members of the platform through the medium of election.
c) The tenure of working committee shall be of two years
d) Prior to holding annual general assembly, if the post of any office bearer or
member falls vacant, working committee can nominate someone in the vacant
post for the remaining period of time. The person thus nominated shall be
allowed to work only for the remaining period of time of the elected office bearer
or member.
e) Chairman shall call the meeting of the working committee as per the need. If 51%
of the total number of office bearers of the working committee demands to hold
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the meeting, the chairman shall have to call the meeting of working committee
immediately.
f) Working committee meeting shall not be held unless 51% of the total numbers of
office bearers of the working committee is present.
g) The chairman and vice-chairman shall chair working committee meeting in the
absence of the chairman. If both are absent the person selected by the members
present in the meeting or senior most member shall chair the meeting.
h) Decision of majority shall be accepted in the working committee and in case of
equal votes; the chairman shall cast the decisive vote.
i) The decision of the working committee meeting shall be written in a separate
minute book and all the members present shall have to sign on the same but the
members who dissent the decision shall have to sign by assigning reasons.
j) All the works supposed to be done by the organization shall be carried out
through the decision of the working committee.
k) Whatever has been written in the above Articles, if all the office bearers and
members consent on written about any work to be done by working committee,
such decision shall be incorporated in the minute book and such work can be
done without holding a meeting. The above-mentioned consensus shall be
considered as the decision of working committee meeting.
14. Works, duties and rights of working committee:
The following shall be the works, duties and rights of working committee:
1) Play strategic and promotional role with regard to disaster reduction and
management.
2) Prepare annual programme of the organization for the coming year and estimate
budget and present the same in the general assembly
3) Implement and make others implement the decisions of the general assembly by
following the provisions as per this Constitution.
4) Conduct programmes that benefit the organization.
5) Be responsible towards general assembly.
6) Use and utilize available means and resources to the maximum to achieve the
objectives of the organization.
7) Make work plan, gather resources, implement, supervise and monitor
(programmes) for performing works of the organization.
8) Make someone keep the fund and property of the organization in a safe manner
and operate the same by opening a bank account.
9) Make a regulation about the term of condition and facilities of the personnel of
the organization and implement the same after getting it endorsed by the general
assembly.
10) Form an advisory committee consisting of suitable persons or other committees
and sub-committees to fulfill the objective of the organization and allocate works
as per the requirement.
11) Play a leading role of the organization.
15) Secretariat:
An able agency affiliated to the Platform, as a national platform contact unit and
management agency shall be given responsibility to work as secretariat. The working
committee shall make selection of the secretariat and other arrangement.
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16) Can abdicate the post:
By tendering resignation to the working committee through vice-chairman, chairman can
give up the post. Vice-chairman and other office bearers can do so by tendering
resignation to the chairman.
17) Other committees:
1) Working committee can form other committees or sub-committees as per the need to
conduct works of the organization by being subservient to this Constitution.
2) There shall be group of advisors to provide expert suggestion to the working
committee. Experts from the concerned fields shall be nominated in this group as per
the decision of working committee.
3) There shall be various subject-wise technical committees and sub-committees to
provide help to carry out works of the general assembly and working committee.
4) The work of those committees shall be as specified by the working committee
Chapter 5
Works, duties and rights of the office bearers
18. Works, duties and rights of the office bearers
The following shall be works, duties and rights of the office bearers. General assembly of
the organization shall be formed comprising of the members other than the honorary
members who have received membership as per article 7 of Constitution of this
organization. Honorary members shall be invitees. General assembly shall the apex
body of the organization.
1) Works, duties and rights of the chairman;
a) To chair and conduct meeting of the committee and assembly
b) To cast decisive vote
c) To lead the organization
d) To instruct secretary to call meeting as per the need.
e) To allocate works to other office bearers and members.
f) To approve records.
2) Works, duties and rights of the vice-chairman
a) To assist the chairman
b) To fulfill responsibility assigned by chairman
c) To perform chairman's duties in his/her absence
3) Works, duties and rights of the secretary:
a) To supervise and operate the organization's secretariat
b) To call meetings and assembles according to the direction of the chairman.
c) To keep the record safely
d) To fulfill other duties assigned by the chairman.
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4) Works, duties and rights of the treasurer:
a) To supervise and operate the fund of the organization
b) To present annual programme and budget in the general assembly
c) To maintain updated account
d) To get the annual auditing done regularly
5) Works, duties and rights of the members:
a) To actively participate in meetings of the committee
b) To play constructive role in the works of the organization .
19. Quorum:
1. No work of the general assembly shall be executed without the presence of 51% (fifty
one) of general members of the total number of members
2) However, in case of general assembly called again as per the (percentage)
mentioned in Article 11 of the Constitution, the quorum shall not be required.
Chapter 6
Financial Provisions
20. Fund of the organization:
1) The organization shall have its own fund and the below mentioned amount shall be
deposited in that fund:
a) Amount collected against the membership.
b) Voluntary grants given by any person, amount received as assistance
c) Amount received from the sale of immovable and movable assets of the
organization or other assets.
d) Grants assistance received from Government of Nepal
e) Amount received as assistance from foreign organizations, individuals or
international organizations.
f) Amount received as grant or assistance from local bodies.
g) Amount earned by the organization by doing works as per the objectives.
2. If financial assistance as well as grant assistance is sought from foreign organizations,
the approval from Government of Nepal shall have to be taken according to the
prevailing laws.
3. Account shall be operated as specified through depositing the amount received by the
organization in local banks or financial institution.
21. Operation of account:
The bank account of the organization shall be operated through the joint signature
(compulsory) of chairperson and treasurer. Arrangement to spend and keeping records
of expenses shall be made as per the prevailing laws.
22. Procedures to spend the fund:
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While spending the amount deposited in the organization's fund it shall be spent by
adopting the following procedures:
a) No amount from the fund could be spent without approving the annual budget,
plan and program of the organization.
b) Amount from the fund could be spent as per the budget and program approved
by general assembly.
c) The financial report of the amount spent form the fund shall have to be presented
to the general assembly compulsorily.
d) While spending the amount of the fund it should be spent as per the prescribed
procedures.
23) The account and auditing of organization:
a) The account of income and expenditure of the organization shall be kept as per
the prevailing laws.
b) The auditing of the organization shall be done by the registered an auditor as per
the prevailing laws.
c) If Government of Nepal or local authority wants so, the government itself or
authority him/herself or the staff under him/her could check the amount of the
organization at any time.
d) The auditor shall be appointed by the general assembly. However, prior to the
first general assembly the auditor shall be appointed by the working committee.
e) A copy of each audit report and annual work progress report of the organization
shall be submitted to local authority, DDC, Social Welfare Council and concerned
body.
Chapter 7
Provisions for election, Vote of no confidence and Constitution
amendment
24. Provision for election:
a) Through the consensus of the working committee an election committee shall be
formed consisting of 5 members at the most for the purpose of the election of
working committee.
b) Being subservient to the prevailing laws, the election committee shall manage
the election procedures by itself.
c) If any controversy arises with regard to election, the decision of the election
committee shall be final
d) The election committee shall be automatically dissolved on the next day of
holding election.
25. Eligibility to be a candidate:
The following organizations who are working in disaster areas shall be eligible to
be a candidate of the working committee.
1. The ministry, commission, departments of Government of Nepal, central level
agencies, public academic institutions.
2. National and international non governmental organizations
3. United Nation's and other international agencies.
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4. Scientific, academic and research organizations
5. Mass media world
6. Local bodies
7. Community Organizations
8. Industrial and business organizations
26 Vote of No-confidence
1. The vote of no confidence shall have to be registered in the organization in
written by following procedures and the name/s of the official/s or the
member/s against whom the vote of no confidence is registered, shall have
to be clearly mentioned.
a) It should be written in Nepali language using decent words
b) The subject of the proposal should be clear and practical
c) The names of at least one-fourth members among the members of
general assembly members should be stated along with their names, last
name and address
2. Stating clearly the motion of the vote of no confidence registered in the
organization according to sub-article (1) and specifying the venue, date and
time for the general assembly or special general assembly, all the members
and office bearers of the general assembly shall be informed of holding
general assembly or special general assembly according to article 11 (4) of
the Constitution.
3. Discussion process on the votes of no confidence
a) The person presiding over the general assembly shall give permission to
present the proposal as per sub-article (1) in general assembly and one
among the members who presented the proposal shall present his
opinion to the assembly along with the reasons for presenting the vote of
no confidence
b) After the member in favor of vote of no confidence present his opinion as
per sub-article 3 (a), the chairman can give permission to the members
who want to express their views about the proposal.
c) According to Article (1) the chairman shall allow those office bearers or
members against whom the vote of no confidence is registered to have
their say to clarify their position.
4. Decision about the vote of no confidence:
After the series of presenting one's views about the vote of no confidence is
finished, whether or not the majority is in favour of the vote of no confidence,
the chairman shall announce the decision for the vote of no confidence by
adopting any one of the following procedures:
a) Dividing the members into two groups i.e. in support and against the vote
of no confidence.
b) Having the members of general assembly cast their votes secretly in
favour or against the vote of no confidence.
c) Majority of 2/3 (two-third) of the total number of members of general
assembly shall endorse the vote of no confidence. If such proposal is
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approved the person/s against whom vote of no confidence is proposed
shall be released from the post.
d) If it has not been six months that a person is elected or vote of no
confidence has been unsuccessful, one cannot register vote of no
confidence against such person.
27. Amendment of Constitution:
Only after the approval two-third general assembly members present, any Article can be
sent to the Government of Nepal for amendment or dismissal. Only after the approval
from the Government of Nepal, any Article of this organization shall be considered as
amended or cancelled.
28. Can make rule:
1) In connection with performing its works, the organization can formulate necessary
rules, which shall be applied after the same have been endorsed by the general
assembly. The local authorities shall be informed of such information.
2) Being subservient to the rules formulated in this and under this Constitution, the
working committee can formulate regulations related to staff management and financial
administration to carry out works and implement the objectives of the organization. Such
regulations shall have to be approved by the general Assembly.
29. Arrangement of personnel:
1) The procedures to be adopted for creation of posts (of staff), remuneration,
allowance, other facilities and terms of condition of the staff to carry out day to day
works, projects and programmes of the organization shall be as specified.
2) If the organization receives foreign assistance and is in situation of requiring a foreign
advisor or volunteer in the programmes conducted by the organization. Local Authority,
District Development Committee and even the Social Welfare Council shall have to be
informed about the prospective advisor's or volunteer's work period, service,
justification of work, facilities and eligibility
30. Cancellation of the organization :
a) If the general assembly deems it necessary, it can dissolve the organization by
endorsing a special proposal.
b) While endorsing the proposal of dissolving the organization according to the
Article (1), the general assembly can appoint one or more than one liquidator/s
and auditor/s to carry out the works of dissolving the organization.
c) The remuneration of the auditor/s and liquidator/s appointed as per the sub-
article (2) shall be as specified by the general assembly.
d) Thus, due to some reasons if the organization is dissolved, the liabilities of the
organization shall be cleared off and all the assets remaining thereafter shall be
owned by the Government of Nepal.
31. Explanation:
The working committee shall have the rights to explain the Constitution and the rules
and regulations formulated under this Constitution.
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32. Prohibition in disclosing secrecy:
No office bearer or member of this organization shall act against the welfare of the
organization. The office bearers, members of working committee or members of general
assembly shall not be permitted to use uncivilized or obscene words during the meeting
or general assembly.
33. Conformity with the Act:
Anything not mentioned in this Constitution shall be in accordance with the Laws and it
shall be automatically inactive to the extent it contradicts the Organization Registration
Act, Rule and prevailing laws.
34. Observation of instruction:
The organization shall have the duty to abide by the instruction given from time to time
by the Government of Nepal or Local Authority.
35. Ad hoc Committee:
a) The ad hoc committee formed to establish and register this organization shall call
the general assembly within six months and shall conduct election of new
working committee by forming an election committee as per the Constitution and
the same shall be notified to the local authority.
b) In case, if the first election is not held the works performed by the working
committee shall be deemed in consonance with the Constitution
36. We the following founder members have consented to work as per this
Constitution and sign and seal on the Constitution in the presence of the
following witnesses.
Name, surname and address of the Name, surname and country of the witness
founder member and signature and seal
1. Name, surname 8. Name, surname
Address ………… District…………… Address ………… District……………
Municipality Municipality
V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No. V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No
2. Name, surname 9. Name, surname
Address ………… District…………… Address ………… District……………
Municipality Municipality
V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No. V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No
3 Name, surname 10. Name, surname
Address ………… District…………… Address ………… District……………
Municipality Municipality
V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No. V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No
4. Name, surname 11. Name, surname
Address ………… District…………… Address ………… District……………
Municipality Municipality
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V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No. V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No
5. Name, surname 12. Name, surname
Address ………… District…………… Address ………… District……………
Municipality Municipality
V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No. V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No
6. Name, surname 13. Name, surname
Address ………… District…………… Address ………… District……………
Municipality Municipality
V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No. V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No
7. Name, surname 14. Name, surname
Address ………… District…………… Address ………… District……………
Municipality Municipality
V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No. V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No
15. Name, surname
Address ………… District……………
Municipality
V.D.C. Ward No……… Block No
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Annex 1
Seal and symbol of the organization
Mention the description of seal and symbol of the organization such as shape, kinds and
other description.
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National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction Committee (ad hoc) shall be comprised of
chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, treasurer and 11 members.
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