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Perspectives for a DRR regional
Strategy in Europe
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Expert Meeting on NMHss’ participation in DRR
mechanisms and Early Warning Systems
Paola Albrito
UN/ISDR Secretariat - Regional Coordinator Europe
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And Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery( GFDRR) is
one of the enabling financing instruments to implement the HFA
Bridges knowledge gap,
Fosters coordination and partnerships at all levels
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Helps to stimulate demand for disaster mitigation, vulnerability
reduction and adaptation to climate change
Provides funds for analytical work and facilitates knowledge sharing
in natural disaster hotspots of the world
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3-Track Financing
- Support ISDR to develop a coherent and coordinated approach to risk
reduction (Global/regional level) ( TRACK I)
- Assist natural disaster hotspot countries to mainstream disaster risks in
development strategies (TRACK II)
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- Speedy and predictable financing for disaster recovery in low income
countries (TRACK III)
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TRACK I
global and regional cooperation in risk reduction
- To enhance global and regional advocacy, partnerships and knowledge
management for mainstreaming hazard risk management in low and
middle-income countries at risk.
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- To promote the standardization and harmonization of hazard risk
management tools, methodologies and practices.
World Bank contributes $ 5 million a year and this track is managed is ISDR Secretariat
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TRACK II: National Programs
in partnership with governments and
development partners
Mainstreaming disaster resilience and climate change adaptation in
development strategies
Learning, research, and knowledge management for current and
future risks
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Developing frameworks to catalyze investment in hazard prevention,
mitigation and preparedness
Catastrophic risk financing strategy and plans (e.g. Cat Funds,
Insurance, ..)
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How does Track II operate?
Countries lead the process
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Selection of countries
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Any partner of ISDR system at country level can initiate a proposal for
mainstreaming,
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Pipeline PRSPs/UNDAF/CASs/SEDPs are eligible
National governments request to develop a disaster reduction strategy
Proposals are routed thru WB Country Offices/Regional Coordinators for HRM(WB)
however proposal has to be endorsed by national governments
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Proposal should be linked to an investment program in risk mitigation
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GFDRR approves final selection of countries (if more countries request
than the resources permit)
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Track II Technical Assistance
Plans for FY 07-11
• FY 07-09:
– Mozambique, Malawi, Nicaragua, Nepal and Vietnam (ongoing)
• FY 08-10 :
– Algeria, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India,
Indonesia,
Jamaica, Kenya, Lao PDR, Madagascar,
Maldives, Papua
New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda,
Seychelles, Solomon Islands,
Sri Lanka, Turkey, and
Yemen.
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• FY 09-11 :
– Albania, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Dem. Rep. of Congo,
Dijbouti, Eritrea, Fiji, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Morocco, Marshall
Islands, Níger, Panama, Senegal, Swaziland, and Tunisia.
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Countries not listed here can also request assistance for formulating DRR
strategy or project preparation assistance for high priority disaster
mitigation projects.
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TRACK III:
Accelerated Disaster Recovery in Low
Income Countries
Standby Recovery Financing Facility to support low income
countries who
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- have initiated disaster prevention investments,
- have limited fiscal space and
- may require additional resources for accelerated recovery
without having to reallocate earmarked development
resources for recovering from disasters when they do
occur.
Financing structure and operating procedures being developed
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GFDRR donors
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UK, Sweden, Spain, Japan, Denmark,
Australia, Switzerland, Canada and the
World Bank
Many Recipient countries keen to
contribute
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