This document discusses lessons learned and good practices from DIPECHO Partners' Meeting in 2010 on disaster risk reduction in South Asia. It outlines that 1) preparedness done at the local level through community task forces is key, 2) quality relationships between partners/communities and government enhance sustainability, and 3) coordination mechanisms increase overall impact when used effectively. It also stresses the need to move beyond pilot projects by replicating innovative models and materials in other areas. Examples provided include streamlining early warning systems, and inclusive disaster risk reduction practices for children, people with disabilities, and schools.

1. European Commission - Humanitarian AidEuropean Commission - Humanitarian Aid
& Civil Protection Department (ECHO)& Civil Protection Department (ECHO)
ECHO and Disaster Risk ReductionECHO and Disaster Risk Reduction
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South AsiaSouth Asia
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2. ARE WE MAKING A DIFFERENCE?ARE WE MAKING A DIFFERENCE?
1. Preparedness is the 11. Preparedness is the 1stst
response mechanism at the onsetresponse mechanism at the onset
of a disaster. It is best done at local levelof a disaster. It is best done at local level
 DIPECHO trained community Task Forces / Volunteer GroupsDIPECHO trained community Task Forces / Volunteer Groups
were the first responder on the site to respond in:were the first responder on the site to respond in:
 June 2007 land slides in Chittagong –June 2007 land slides in Chittagong – ActionAid BGDActionAid BGD
 January 2010, Attabad-January 2010, Attabad-Hunza landslides – AKF/Focus Pak
 July/Aug 2010, monsoon floods – AKF/Focus Pak
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3. 2.2. Quality of the relationship and linkages betweenQuality of the relationship and linkages between
partners/communities and thepartners/communities and the governmentgovernment
authorities enhances the sustainability.authorities enhances the sustainability.
At local level
 Mainstreaming DRR through partnership with PRI, Local bodiesMainstreaming DRR through partnership with PRI, Local bodies
and Government in Assam, India –and Government in Assam, India – Caritas IndiaCaritas India
Central/Regional level [Policy and Advocacy]
 Formulation of National Strategy for DRM based on HFA in
Nepal – DIPECHO Nepal
 Streamlining of Early Warning System in NepalStreamlining of Early Warning System in Nepal –– Practical ActionPractical Action
and Mercy Corpsand Mercy Corps
 Emerging National Platforms –Platforms – DIPECHO BGD & NepalDIPECHO BGD & Nepal
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4. 3.3. Coordination mechanismsCoordination mechanisms increase the
overall impact of the interventions when put
at best use
 Reciprocal Training on specific issues (PwD and child
inclusive DRR, disaster friendly school, CBOs capacity
building) – DIPECHO Bangladesh
 Joint IEC materials development, radio program on DRR,
DIPECHO evaluation, trainings and advocacy – DIEPCHO
Nepal
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5. 4.4. Need to move beyond pilot projects…Need to move beyond pilot projects…
Harness opportunities for replication!Harness opportunities for replication!
There are a number of innovative models, materials and practicesThere are a number of innovative models, materials and practices
to be replicated in the region and elsewhereto be replicated in the region and elsewhere
 Streamlining of Early Warning System in Nepal –Streamlining of Early Warning System in Nepal – PA and MCPA and MC
 EWS model of Kailali has been adopted in Assam –EWS model of Kailali has been adopted in Assam – AA IndiaAA India
 Child inclusive DRR, Bangladesh – Plan InternationalPlan International
 PwD inclusive DRR, Orissa - HI IndiaHI India
 School Safety plans, mannuels, models, curriculum and IEC materials,
India – Christian Aid and AKF/FOCUSChristian Aid and AKF/FOCUS
 Inclusion of Hazard Safety Cadet Corp (HSCC) in the secondary
education programme of the Government of Assam – AA IndiaAA India
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6. THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS?

7. THANK YOU!
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