Transcript Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Management

Public-Private Partnerships A
Network For Disaster
Management
William E. Bertrand
CDMHA and The Payson Center For
International Development and Technology Transfer
March 24, 2000
March 24, 2000
CDMHA
• Center for Disaster Management and
Humanitarian Assistance (CDMHA)
– A collaborative training, research and information forum in
areas vital to disaster preparedness, mitigation and response.
– Partners include the University of South Florida and the United
States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM).
Built on the concept of merging
University strengths in education and
research with the growing need to support
all public sectors in Disasters.
March 24, 2000
CEPREDENAC:
• CEPREDENAC, Centro de
Coordinacion para la Prevencion de los Disastres
Naturales en America
Central
• Requested assistance in developing a more formal
relationship with businesses, and public/private
sector actors to assist in promoting disaster
education, mitigation and relief coordination.
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CDMHA Objectives
For This Meeting
• Bring the most experienced professionals from the
private/public sectors to the table.
• Provide the objective and inclusive and politically
neutral environment of a University setting
• Develop a data driven evidence based approach to
disaster response which includes the private sector
as a major partner.
• Provide transparent and quality information to
make a difference in disaster response in the
Americas.
March 24, 2000
The Conclusions
“…Vulnerability is a result of
unresolved development issues”
Create policy and legal frameworks for longer term prevention and mitigation.
Strengthen and develop risk management systems at the regional, national and local
levels…incorporate risk
Concepts and risk reduction criteria into development planning.
Enhance the broad based participation of strategic sectors in risk management,
enhance OFDA’s leadership role.
Feb. 25, 2000 Central America Disaster Mitigation Initiative –Phase One Assessment,
International Resources Group, Ltd./OFDA
March 24, 2000
What We Bring
• A Report and Data Brokerage in Support of a
Network
• Data Bases in Support of all Sectors:
– Key Actors
– Key Institutions
• Information Technology Based Just in Time
Training
– For individuals
– Organizational support
March 24, 2000
Exploring and defining ways in
which information technology
can be harnessed for delivery of
education, research and service
in the developing world
March 24, 2000