DRM Focus Days
ABOUT THE EVENT
This event brought together beneficiaries and stakeholders from Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, counterparts from the European Union (EU), the Organization for African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), and development partners, as well as from GFDRR/World Bank. The objectives were to (i) discuss the overall outcomes and results of the ACP-EU Natural Disaster Risk Reduction (NDRR) Program; (ii) share operational experiences across the three regions; and (iii) share main lessons learned from the implementation of its 150+ projects. Additionally, the event took stock of the progress made by four African Regional Economic Communities (ECCAS, ECOWAS, IGAD and SADC) in strengthening their coordination capacity and advancing their respective regional DRM agendas. More information about the Program can be found in English here and in French.
THE 3 WINDOWS OF ACTIVITIES
The ACP-EU NDRR Program organises and implements activities based on the three following “windows”.
THE 3 WINDOWS OF ACTIVITIES
Window 1. Activities carried out at the regional and sub-regional level, advancing DRR through regional and sub-regional cooperation.
Window 2. Activities carried out at the national level, providing need-based technical assistance to ACP countries to advance DRR policy.
Window 3. Activities which help ACP countries improve their post disaster response and recovery, providing technical assistance to carry out Post-Disaster Needs Assessments.
PROGRAM RESULTS: TOTAL PROJECT 149
Distribution per Window of activity (as of June 2021):
Window 1: 30
Window 2: 77
Window 3: 42
Total people trained:
over 34,000
People trained on DRM:
over 23,000
People trained on post-disaster tools and products:
over 3,500
Number of training events:
Over 800
Number of analytical products developed:
Nearly 500
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING
“GFDRR undertakes several risk preparedness activities involving women and youth, including trainings and awareness raising.”
Fatima Ahler, Director of Niger Digital Cartography Agency.
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING
“We have to ensure that as a country we are able to have the resources that are necessary before the disaster, so that in the event of the disaster, these resources can be available to respond to the disaster.”
Cointha Thomas, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public Service, (St. Lucia)
ACP EU Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Program
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