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NRRC Background, Objectives & Structure Summary NRRC Background, Objectives & Structure In February 2011, the Government of Nepal (GoN) launched the Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium (NRRC). The NRRC is a unique body that unites the GoN, the international financial institutions of the Asian Development Bank and World Bank, development partners and donors, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and the United Nations as members in the Steering Committee of the NRRC. The Government of India is a standing observer member of the Steering Committee. Partners of the NRRC who work to support the fulfilment of the five flagship programmes are located in Annex 8. NRRC Members Government of Nepal Embassy of Japan United Kingdom Department Asian Development Bank for International (ADB) Development (DFID) Australian Agency United Nations (UN): for International UNDP, UNISDR, UNOCHA Development (AusAID) and WHO Embassy of the Humanitarian Aid and Civil United States Protection Department of the European Commission (ECHO) World Bank/ GFDRR NEPAL RISK REDUCTION CONSORTIUM ii FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium Flagship Programme: 5 Year Budget (US millions)* Flagship Coordinator Government Lead Amount 1. School and Hospital Safety ADB & WHO Ministry of Education & Ministry 57.1 of Health and Population 2. Emergency Preparedness and UNOCHA Ministry of Home Affairs 55.2 Response Capacity 3. Flood Management in the Kosi World Bank Ministry of Irrigation 26.2 River Basin 4. Integrated Community Based IFRC Ministry of Federal Affairs and 44.3 Disaster Risk Reduction Local Development 5. Policy/Institutional Support for UNDP Ministry of Home Affairs 13 Disaster Risk Management Total 195.8 * This budget reflects the estimated amount required under each flagship and the funding that has been tracked in each flagship. We work to bridge the spectrum of activity of • Emergency preparedness and response development and humanitarian expertise, capacity supporting the GoN to implement a long • Flood management in the Kosi river term Disaster Risk Reduction Action Plan. basin The work of the NRRC builds on the National • Integrated community-based disaster Strategy for Disaster Risk Management risk reduction/management (NSDRM) which was approved in 2009. • Policy/Institutional support for disaster risk management Following the approval of the NSDRM and discussion by multi-stakeholder groups The estimated total budget of the five-year based on GoN priorities, five Flagship Flagship programmes is US $195.8 million.1 areas of immediate action for disaster risk management (DRM) in Nepal were In developing the programme, the priorities identified: outlined in the Hyogo Framework of Action • School and hospital safety 2005-2015, Building the Resilience of 1 The budget total reflects a 5 year time frame, whereas previous budgets were only 3 years. It also reflects the inclusion of critical priorities, such as airport readiness, where assessments had not been completed at the time when the original budget was developed. NEPAL RISK REDUCTION CONSORTIUM FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES iii FLAGSHIP 1 on School and Hospital Safety FLAGSHIP 2 on Emergency Preparedness will improve the earthquake resistance of an and Response Capacity seeks to enhance ambitious number of these structures through the government’s response capabilities at retrofitting, operational strengthening, national, regional and district levels. This training and awareness-raising. A study of involves developing the ability to respond school earthquake safety revealed that of the in a coordinated manner with all in-country 900 buildings in 643 public schools surveyed resources, including the armed forces, and in the Kathmandu Valley, over 60% were‘at incoming international humanitarian and risk of collapse’ during a major earthquake military assistance. The programme will (NSET, GeoHazards International, 2000). A build upon on-going efforts to enhance similar structural assessment of hospitals and the capacity of Medical First Responders health institutions in the Kathmandu Valley (MFRs), collapsed structure search and (KV) stated that a major earthquake in the rescue (CSSR) and fire & emergency services KV would result in only 10% functionality of in order to create a sustainable response hospitals, with 30% partially functional and capability. Activities will also include 60% out of service (NSET, WHO-Nepal, 2003). a major effort in conducting disaster While the focus of this Flagship is on seismic preparedness workshops in all districts and resilience, it will also seek to promote risk- regions of Nepal to ensure an effective sensitive land-use planning, particularly in the emergency response to those affected KV and links to DRR work in schools and at by natural disasters and to guarantee the policy level which are conducted under other continuous operation of critical facilities. Flagships. These activities will involve consultation and agreement for implementation with all partners, especially with line ministries, the Nepal Army and Armed Police, Inter- Agency Standing Committee (IASC), partner Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA), organisations and the donor community. and the Outcomes of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2009, which sets out specific targets for reducing losses from disasters, were taken into account. To date, more than 100 organisations and government entities are contributing to consortium work, including UN agencies, government departments, national and international NGOs. NEPAL RISK REDUCTION CONSORTIUM iv FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES FLAGSHIP 3 on Flood Management in the Kosi River Basin has the specific priority of addressing the annual risk of floods in Nepal. Managing water-induced disasters, primarily floods, is a priority for the government and this Flagship has both short- and long-term goals. The short- term goals relate to improving flood management, while the longer-term goals are focused on implementing effective flood FLAGSHIP 4 on Integrated Community- mitigation measures, reducing economic Based Disaster Risk Reduction/ impacts due to floods, improving weather Management (CBDRR/M) seeks to capitalise and flood forecasting capabilities and on the activities and experience which strengthening flood warning dissemination has already accumulated to contribute to to communities. The Kosi River Basin is the a consistent, systematic and harmonized largest river basin in Nepal and when it approach to CBDRR/M at VDC level. floods it severely impacts communities in Flagship 4 members have developed a set Nepal as well as in Bihar, India. This Flagship of minimum characteristics for disaster- therefore focuses on the Kosi River Basin resilient communities and thereby adopted with a design strategy that includes both a minimum package of common elements structural and operational components to be included in all CBDRR/M projects. This aimed towards comprehensive disaster Flagship will complete CBDRR/M projects in management. 1,000 VDCs over a 5 year period. FLAGSHIP 5 on Policy/Institutional Support for Disaster Risk Management recognises that development and growth in Nepal are being done in a haphazard manner, thus creating new risks. In order to protect the investments made in development, the DRM capacity of the GoN should be enhanced both centrally and at the local level. This must include shifting the policy environment from a ‘relief’ oriented framework to a proactive and comprehensive risk reduction approach. In order to achieve this shift, FLAGSHIP 5 is supporting the GoN in mainstreaming DRM into development planning at the national and district levels and is working with municipalities to develop risk sensitive land use planning and strengthen the enforcement and compliance with building codes. This collective effort, which builds on the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management, will save lives and protect Nepal’s gains in development. Contents Summary ...................................................................................................... i Contents ...................................................................................................... v Acronyms ..................................................................................................vii NRRC Background, Objectives and Structure ................................. 1 Background .................................................................................... 2 Objectives of the NRRC ............................................................... 6 Architecture and Membership of the NRRC ............................ 7 NRRC: Aligned with Global and National Priorities ............... 9 Flagship 1 – School and Hospital Safety Structural and Operational Aspects of Making Schools And Hospitals Earthquake Resilient .............................................................................11 Background to Flagship 1 ..........................................................12 Joint Programme Results and Implementation ...................15 Table 1.1: Joint Programme Results Budget - Schools .......23 Table 1.2: Joint Programme Results Budget - Hospitals ....24 Flagship 2 – Emergency Preparedness & Response Capacity ...27 Background to Flagship 2 ..........................................................28 Joint Programme Results and Implementation ...................30 Table 2.1: Joint Programme Results Budget ........................41 Flagship 3 – Flood Management in the Kosi River Basin ............45 Background to Flagship 3 ..........................................................46
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