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Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response Quetta (Balochistan) 24 - 26 Sep 2018 Asian DISASTER Preparedness Center (adpc) www.adpc.net/igo 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Course Objective ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Participants -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Training Schedule/Activities----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Facilitators/Resource Persons/Specialization ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Logistical Arrangements ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Proceedings of the Course ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Day 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Inaugural Session ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Training Sessions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Day 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Training Session --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Day 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Training Session --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Course Evaluation/Feedback ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Closing Ceremony and Certificates Distribution ---------------------------------------------------------- 11 Media Coverage of the Activity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 List of Participants (Annex A) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 2 Introduction Pakistan has been hit by a number of natural disasters since its independence. Some of these disasters have caused severe losses to national economy in various sectors. In a developing country like Pakistan, the losses due to these disasters are much higher than in a developed country. Embedding preparedness factor into plans and policy has been government’s top priority because of the increase in the occurrence of disasters. Focus on disaster preparedness for effective response to improve the response capacity of all stakeholders has been government’s top priority. Emphases is also being laid on coordination and information management, as the experience of previous years highlighted the underlying gaps in the capacities of government departments and civil society organizations. In continuation to government’s policy in circumventing disaster damages, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and National Humanitarian Network (NHN) with support of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC), as part of Pakistan Resilience Partnership (PRP)/ Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP) are making an endeavor to build the capacity of government officials, members from civil society organizations and other stakeholders through series of training. The training for the Balochistan Province was organized from 24-26 Sep 2018 at Quetta. The training event was conducted as part of PRP/APP being funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). Course Objective The objective of training course was to impart training and develop necessary skills of participants with regards to disaster preparedness and response for saving lives and properties of people from natural and human-induced disasters. Training also aimed at enabling professionals to implement given knowledge to ensure effective response. Participants were also encouraged to develop key skills and adopt proactive attitudes through participation in lectures and reflection on a range of key issues raised during discussions. Participants Nominations from the different government departments, humanitarian partners and other organizations were requested and coordinated by Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Balochistan and NHN, to ensure maximum participation. The course attended by 41 individuals. List of participants is attached at Annex "A". Following is the summary of individuals who attended the training: - Department/Organization Participants Total Male Female Government 13 - 13 NGOs 17 8 25 Academia 1 - 1 Media 1 - 1 UN/INGOs 1 - 1 Total 33 8 41 3 Training Schedule/Activities Following was the schedule of the training activities: - Topics Timing Day 1 - Monday, 24th Sep Registration 0830 - 0900 Pre-training evaluation 0900 - 0915 Inaugural session and group photo 0915 - 1000 Course overview and introduction of participants 1000 - 1030 Refreshments 1030 - 1100 DRM terms and concepts 1100 - 1200 Balochistan hazard profile and prioritization 1200 - 1330 Lunch and prayer break 1330 - 1430 Disaster management spectrum, its components and action taken in each phase 1430 - 1530 Humanitarian coordination architecture 1530 - 1645 Day 2 - Tuesday, 25th Sep Recap of the first day 0900 - 0930 Contingency planning process 0930 - 1030 Refreshments 1030 - 1100 Information management in emergency and introduction to digital resource center (DRC) 1100 - 1300 Lunch and prayers break 1300 - 1400 DRR mainstreaming - Concept and process 1400 - 1500 Gender mainstreaming and inclusive approach 1500 - 1700 Day 3 - Wednesday, 26th Sep Recap of the first day 0900 - 0930 Emergency response management: An overview and concept & process and group 0930 - 1200 work (including refreshment) Recovery after disaster 1230 - 1300 Lunch and prayers break 1300 - 1400 Disaster need assessment (Initial and detailed) 1400 - 1500 Course evaluation 1500 - 1530 Closing ceremony and certificate distribution 1530 - 1630 Facilitators/Resource Persons and Specialization Following resource persons took the sessions during the training: - Resource Persons Organization Mr. Zafar Iqbal NDMA Mr. Kazim Rahim NDMA Mr. Mobeen Khokar PDMA 4 Mr. Kamran Khan HelpAge, Pakistan Ms. Sana Zulfiqar NHN Mr. Sajid Naeem ADPC Logistical Arrangements Logistical arrangements for all the training were done by NHN. The preparation for the training, request for funding support from SPO, invitation to resource persons/ facilitators and participants was also undertaken by NHN team. Proceedings of the Course Day 1 Inaugural Session The proceedings of the course commenced with the recitation of Holy Quran followed by the welcome remarks by Mr. Sajid Naeem. He welcomed the participants and thanked NDMA, PDMA (Balochistan) and NHN (Balochistan Provincial Chapter) for their support in organizing and conducting the training. Mr. Naveed Ahmed, PDMA (Balochistan) in his opening remarks thanked NHN and ADPC for organizing the training. He also urged the participants to avail this opportunity to enhance their knowledge. Chairperson NHN (Provincial Chapter) and representative NDMA also attended the session. The training overview was given by Ms. Sana Zulfiqar. She explained to the participants the purpose of the training and the expected outputs. She also gave a rundown of the scheduled activities for the three days training. Training Sessions Disaster Risk Management Terms and Concepts. The session on "DRM Terms and Concept" was conducted by Mr. Sajid Naeem. The session was conducted in the form of group work at the end of 5 which the terms and concepts used in DRM were discussed and where essential, terms were explained to the participants. Balochistan Risk Profile and Hazard Prioritization. The session was taken by Mr. Mobeen khokar, PDMA. He apprised the participants about the hazard risk profile of Balochistan particular risk prevailing in each district. He also discussed the necessity of DRM initiative to reduce the vulnerabilities at district level and inclusion of vulnerable groups in risk assessment process. Mr. Mobeen also briefed the participants about on-going DRR activities and various initiatives being taken by PDMA (Balochistan). Disaster Management Spectrum, Its Components and Action Taken in each Phase. The third session on the day was conducted by Mr. Kazim Rahim, NDMA. While discussing "DRM Cycle, its Components and Action Taken in each Phase" he elaborated the difference between DRM and DRR, DRM cycle and the components of the DRM cycle. He highlighted the evolution of concept and the 6 steps taken by NDMA with regards to various activities of DRM cycle. He also discussed, in length, the important characteristics and requirements of effective response. Humanitarian Coordination Architecture. Last session of the day was facilitated by Ms. Sana Zulfiqar. While discussing the topic, she briefed the participants about the importance of coordination both in normal time and disaster situation. She discussed about the existing coordination forums at national/provincial level and government and civil society coordination structure in Pakistan. She also explained humanitarian coordination requirements during all the phases of disasters. Day 2 Training Sessions Contingency Planning Process. First session of