The Functioning of NGO DRR Networks BOND DRR Working Group & Afghan DRR Consortium Oenone Chadburn – Oct 06 13/11/2018

Introduction Two different national level DRR networks Developed and developing country contexts Both relatively new in undertaking activities Both have seen a role for Advocacy Good Practise & Shared Learning Co-ordination & Collaboration This presentation wont necc undertake a compare and contrast, but will just talk about different examples My relationship to both networks Two different sets of opportunities and issues to address as well, especially in the advocacy arena 13/11/2018

The BOND Network Vision & Goals of British Overseas NGOs for Dev UK's broadest network of voluntary organisations working in international development founded in 1993 Aims to improve the UK's contribution to international development by promoting the exchange of experience, ideas and information www.bond.org.uk Function & Role of BOND Working Groups Thematically focused Member-led and self-managed Guidelines based on accessibility, transparency & accountability Secretariat support provided by BOND Specific Learning Point – review of BOND on the effectiveness and support to their WGs, the time of the meetings, and their initiative to set up a network of networks review to try and synergise better some of the issues that seem to have sprawled out 13/11/2018

Learning from Working Groups Structure must be fit for purpose – don’t shoe horn your objectives into a structure Clarity around representation (BOND, WG or individual sign up) Potential of saturation of networks – research mapping of one issue and how many networks are dealing with it Seasonality of availability and internal organisational demands of NGOs Optimum time for meetings between 2-4 on Thursday afternoons! Management Guide for Networks 140 pages long, and 10 chapters. 13/11/2018

BOND DRR WG ToR Objectives Structure Share information Closer collaboration & co-ordination Advance public policy on DRR Co-ordinate Advocacy Contribute towards the development & implementation of Hyogo Structure Separate Chair & Co-ordinator Members meet formally 4 times a year E-group to share information (over 100 on list) Specific Learning Point – Separation of Chair and Co-ordinator in an attempt not to let the responsibilities and direction of the network lie with one agency 13/11/2018

Areas Covered in 2005/6 Review of Group ToR ISDR Presentation on Hyogo Relationships with other disaster related networks Discussion on National Platform VCA Tools Climate Change & DRR Review of TEC evaluation 13/11/2018

Sub Working Groups DFID Sub-Working Group Comprised of 6 agencies, all with grants from the DFID Conflict and Humanitarian Fund Came together for co-ordination and debate on common implementation issues Co-funding a joint consultancy on development of community based indicators for Hyogo Principles in Recovery Working Group Evolved from the TEC evaluation To develop high level principles and their practical outworking, as well as explain key concepts Specific Learning Point – endorsement of the need for networks to be practically active 13/11/2018

BOND DRR WG - Added Value Conceptual learning and sharing Interaction between donors, academia and practitioners (members & associate members) Debate and discussion on good practise Sharing of VCA tools Effective grassroots practise and case studies Development of standards Relationship between DDR and Climate Change Adaptation Advocacy opportunities Activities e.g. Community Research for Hyogo Momentum on the “DRR debate” 13/11/2018

Afghan DRR Consortium Thinking initiated from Need for coordination Support the facilitation of funding Development Afghan national policy Deliberately limited and strongly framed start Desire to integrate local NGOs to ensure shared learning and the development of capacity, but issues of resources and politics Strong links with ACBAR Co-ordination needed initially within the NGO community, but it was in part a case of “get your own house in order before you go and complain about others” Note that there will be political contexts in each country that will mean each network potentially has its own sub set of hidden agendas Quite a long time spent debating the ToR and the way the group will be structured administratively… …Specific Learning Point - in part due to high turn over of international staff Specific Learning Point - the facilitation of funding so that donors have a more co-ordinated mechanism to negotiate with 13/11/2018

Consortium Objectives Enhance information sharing Advocate for the inclusion of DRR in development projects Lobby governments and donors for funding to be channelled towards DRR Collect and share best practise Participation in the National Disaster Response Network Capacity Building of NGOs and CBOs including training materials and the facilitation of workshops Voice for the community 13/11/2018

DRR Consortium - Added Value Potential for Impact Strong recognition of the beneficiaries of the organisation and the different needs they have Single independent voice and representation Strict criteria for membership ensures common standards and commitment Mapping trends, and contribution towards EWS and disaster response mechanisms Early Issues Recent UN external review on disaster mechanisms, there was no reference to the network Specific Learning Point – need to “market” network 13/11/2018

Learning for the Consultation BOND’s ongoing learning on the effectiveness and imporvement of NGO networks Inclusiveness for all levels of NGOs & CBOs Need for networks to be practically active Use of NGOs networks to facilitate larger funding opportunities Need for institutionalisation of networks and not ones that are based on individual strengths Need to “market” networks to both other NGOs and other institutions/organisations Responsibility not just to advocate but advance policy 13/11/2018

Conclusions Initial favourable interest on behalf of the BOND DRR WG towards the development of a Global Network DRR Consortium would favourably contribute to and receive from a Global Network Thank You 13/11/2018