Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks ASEAN Training of Trainers (TOT) on Disaster Recovery

Module 4: Overview Duration: 2 Hours Topics: Introduction What is a Disaster Recovery Framework? Key Considerations for Framework Development Group Activities Case Studies Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Module 4: Overview Learning Outcomes Participants will gain an understanding of the purpose and application of Disaster Recovery Frameworks. Participants will explore a variety of recovery support arrangements that promote effective disaster recovery. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Introduction Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

What is a Disaster Recovery Framework? Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Disaster Recovery Frameworks One of the most important tools to guide recovery processes and the development of recovery plans is a Disaster Recovery Framework (DRF). A combination of the recovery policies and arrangements developed as the result of pre- disaster planning. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Establishing a DRF prior to disaster helps to: Identify policies and practices to strengthen infrastructure and community livelihoods; Convey probable hazard risk, effects, and impacts; Open an effective line of communication between essential agencies, communities, and potential donors; Create and implement new policies to help streamline recovery processes; and Design and implement a method of tracking and recording the steps conducted during post- disaster recovery. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Purpose and Role of DRFs Organizes a country’s approach to disaster recovery Provides a clear, strategic plan of action to facilitate recovery Articulates the national recovery policy Sets objectives, timeline, implementation approach, and stakeholder roles/responsibilities Establishes budgetary provisions Provides guidance for monitoring and evaluating recovery processes Outlines the transition and exit strategy Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Key Considerations for Framework Development Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Key Considerations for Framework Development Stakeholder Engagement Recovery Vision, Goals and Priorities Recovery Support Arrangements Framework Structure Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement DRF develops strategy for partnership engagement Identifies key stakeholders best able to implement recovery activities Establishes channels for partnership, coordination, and information sharing Clarifies roles and responsibilities, optimizes resources, and decreases the likelihood of duplicated efforts or gaps Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Vision, Goals, and Priorities DRF is intended to support a smooth transition from response to recovery, and identify opportunities to integrate sustainable development. Establishing a recovery vision that encompasses high-level goals and national priorities in line with the national recovery policy is part of the DRF development process. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Vision, Goals, and Priorities The ultimate goal of a successful recovery effort is to improve upon the previous state or conditions of the disaster-affected communities. Many recovering nations have adopted the concept of Building Back Better as one of their priorities; which may take the form of: Improving infrastructure Strengthening social and health care systems Reducing vulnerability to future disasters Fostering a thriving community Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Vision, Goals, and Priorities Other examples of high-level goals/priorities: Building local and national capacities for increased resilience, risk management, and sustainable development, involving: Revising preparedness plans Developing and implementing early warning systems Assessing risk, vulnerability, and capacities Reducing vulnerabilities of special populations Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

What other priorities might be established to reduce vulnerabilities and/or create sustainability? Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Vision, Goals, and Priorities Defining goals and priorities will serve to guide subsequent planning and program development, which will in turn, provide a road map toward meeting these goals. Once high-level goals and priorities are established, the next step will be to determine which recovery support arrangements will help you accomplish these goals. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Group Activity: Disaster Recovery Interventions Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Group Activity: Disaster Recovery Interventions This activity will utilize information from the Module 3 Case Studies discussion: Using PDNA Results in Recovery Planning Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Group Activity: Disaster Recovery Interventions Select one of your highest priority sectors from the Module 3 Case Studies discussion. Develop two recovery interventions/activities for that sector and complete the worksheet. Are the activities short-, intermediate-, or long-term projects? What DRF high-level goals or priorities will the projects help achieve? Which recovery actors will be directly responsible for implementing the activities? You have 15 minutes. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements Recovery support arrangements provide the structure for recovery actions and help strengthen recovery planning processes. It will be up to individual nations to identify and/or develop appropriate support arrangements. Examples include: Policies, plans, and procedures; tools and technology; funding sources; and legislative mandates. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements Recovery support arrangements help facilitate the following components of recovery : Policy, planning, and programming Institutional arrangements and coordination Post-disaster assessment Resource mobilization and financial management Implementation, communication, and monitoring Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements The DRF should: Summarize existing recovery support arrangements so that they may be factored into disaster recovery plans; and Identify areas where additional recovery support arrangements are needed. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements: Policy, Planning, and Programming DRF should outline the policies and plans that will facilitate recovery processes. Policy: a principle or rule to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. Areas that will benefit recovery through policy development include: Prioritizing disaster risk reduction in recovery programming Informing long-range development planning efforts through risk and vulnerability assessments Establishing environmental safeguards and restoration plans Improving land use practices to avoid rebuilding in hazard-prone areas Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

In your experience, what is an example of a policy that should be streamlined prior to a disaster? Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements: Institutional Arrangements and Coordination DRF should describe the institutional arrangements and coordination mechanisms to manage recovery, including: The legal or regulatory framework for recovery The roles and responsibilities of recovery organizations The agreements in place between national, international, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) supporting recovery The coordination mechanism by which those agreements will be carried out Establishing Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) will promote understanding of capabilities and clarify roles and responsibilities Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements: Institutional Arrangements and Coordination Agreements should be well understood by the managing recovery institution and by stakeholders. The coordination mechanism should be agreed upon by all recovery organizations. DRF should specify protocols that can be quickly implemented in the post-disaster situation. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements: Post-Disaster Assessments The DRF should outline the pre-disaster support arrangements that will ensure that: Post-disaster assessments are initiated without delay, and Assessment results will provide the outputs necessary for recovery program development and implementation at national and local levels. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements: Post-Disaster Assessments Pre-disaster support arrangements for post-disaster assessments may include: Establishing policies and procedures for routine collection, management, and maintenance of baseline data in support of post-disaster assessments Identifying and/or refining assessment methodologies Building capacity at national and local levels to conduct and manage post-disaster assessments Assigning roles and responsibilities related to conducting and managing assessments Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements: Resource Mobilization and Financial Management The DRF should describe an overall strategy for financing recovery, identifying: Internal funding mechanisms External funding mechanisms Recovery support arrangements may include: Developing systems to management recovery funds, including allocation and reporting Building contingencies for recovery into annual budgets Developing national insurance schemes Streamlining recovery procurement processes and procedures Improving technology and funds transfer mechanisms Incorporating business continuity planning into government processes Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements: Implementation, Communication, and Monitoring DRF should include an overview of the recovery implementation approach: When the recovery phase is initiated The post-disaster assessment timeline Recovery program development and implementation Stakeholder meetings and donor conferences Communication and reporting schedule Transition and exit from recovery to development Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Recovery Support Arrangements: Implementation, Communication, and Monitoring DRF should include a description of your communication strategy Regular communication about the status of recovery projects and programs will promote transparency and accountability. DRF should include a description of the recovery monitoring and evaluation system identified during planning. As recovery projects are defined, indicators by which progress can be measures will be identified—these indicators become part of the monitoring and evaluation system. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Group Activity: Recovery Support Arrangements Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Group Activity: Recovery Support Arrangements You are part of a team of stakeholders developing a pre-disaster Recovery Framework and are responsible for documenting 2-3 support arrangements that will facilitate recovery implementation for your assigned component of recovery: Policy, planning and programming Institutional arrangements and coordination Post-disaster assessment Resource mobilization and financial management Implementation, communication and monitoring You must list support arrangement that have not already been discussed! You have 10 minutes. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Framework Structure Each framework must be designed to meet the unique requirements of the country. Frameworks will differ depending on whether they are developed pre- or post- disaster. Sample framework structures: U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Philippines Recovery Assistance on Yolanda (RAY) Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Pre-Disaster Recovery Framework: NDRF 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Purpose of the Framework 4. Core Principles 5. Achieving Disaster Recovery 6. Recovery Roles and Responsibilities 7. Leadership 8. Recovery Support Functions 9. Planning for Successful Disaster Recovery 10. Community Considerations Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Post-Disaster Recovery Framework: RAY I. Introduction II. Typhoon Yolanda a. The Disaster b. The Human Impact c. Immediate Response III. Conditions in Affected Areas Before the Typhoon IV. Preliminary Assessment of Damage, Loss, and Needs a. Methodology b. Overall Damage, Loss, and Needs Estimates c. Damage, Loss, and Needs by Sector Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks V. Economic and Social Impact a. Macroeconomic Impact b. Fiscal Impact c. Poverty Impact d. Impact on Employment and Incomes VI. Planning for Recovery and Reconstruction a. Core Principles b. Phased, Cumulative, and Flexible Response c. Partnering with the Private Sector d. Outcome-driven Implementation e. Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction and Management f. Institutional Arrangements for RAY Implementation

Summary Establishing Disaster Recovery Frameworks prior to a disaster helps: Identify and improve upon existing policies and institutional mechanisms that promote efficient and sustainable recovery in a post-disaster environment; Define roles and responsibilities, and facilitate communication and coordination among recovery organizations at all levels of government, with international assistance partners, and local stakeholders; Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Summary (continued) Identify financial and technical resources required to meet recovery needs, Provide a strategy to monitor and evaluate the progress of recovery projects and programs; and Provide the foundation for disaster recovery planning. Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks

Case Studies: Recovery Frameworks for Cyclone Nargis and Typhoon Yolanda

Review the case studies at the end of Module 4 and answer the following questions on the flipcharts provided: 1. What similarities exist between the two Recovery Frameworks? 2. What differences can you identify? You have 10 minutes Module 4: Disaster Recovery Frameworks