Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago The Sixteen Steps STEP 8: Analyze the Tourism Sector within the context of the National DRM System to determine its vulnerability to the priority hazards. Understanding of the national DRM governance, structures, system, procedures and key stakeholders is essential to determine how Tourism DRM interfaces with this environment. The SDWG analysis couples the knowledge of the National Tourism Sector’s structure and composition with knowledge of the country’s priority hazards.

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago The Sixteen Steps STEP 9: Define the priority needs that the Strategy should address. This step is critical as it provides a platform for discussing and agreeing on the priorities and needs of DRM in the Tourism Sector, thereby clarifying what the Strategy will focus on.

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago The Sixteen Steps STEP 10: Define the Guiding Principles for the Strategy. The SDWG should consider among others: Congruency with the Regional Strategy Dependency on the Community Achievability of the National Strategy Participation of key stakeholders in the Strategy Development.

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago Development Phase STEP 11: The SDWG identifies proposed national objectives and associated potential activities. STEP 12: Conduct workshop(s) with key stakeholders to refine national objectives and activities. STEP 13: Develop Plan of Action. STEP 14: Submit Draft National Tourism DRM Strategy and Plan of Action to SOC for endorsement. STEP 15: Submit National Tourism DRM Strategy and Plan of Action to the Tourism DRM Sub-Committee for approval.

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago The Sixteen Steps STEP 11: The SDWG identifies proposed national objectives and associated potential activities. National Tourism DRM Strategy Development Tool 6b Additional National Objectives National ObjectivesNational Activities

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago The Sixteen Steps STEP 12: Conduct workshop(s) with key stakeholders to refine national objectives and activities The key factors to consider are: The selection of participants Briefing participants Managing Participants’ Activities Feedback mechanisms (for ownership etc.)

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago The Sixteen Steps STEP 13: Develop Plan of Action.

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago The Sixteen Steps STEP 14: Submit Draft National Tourism DRM Strategy and Plan of Action to SOC for endorsement.

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago The Sixteen Steps STEP 15: Submit National Tourism DRM Strategy and Plan of Action to the Tourism DRM Sub- Committee for approval.

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago Implementation Phase STEP 16: Develop an M,E&R Framework for the National Strategy and Plan of Action.

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago The Sixteen Steps STEP 16: Develop an M,E&R Framework for the National Strategy and Plan of Action. This may include, among other aspects:  Development of Expected Results  Development of Performance Measurement Indicators  Identification of Sources of Data  Setting Targets  Assigning Responsibility  Collecting Baseline Data for future monitoring and reporting

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago Key Documents 1. Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean and Plan of Action 2. Guidebook for the Development of National Tourism DRM Strategies 3. Multi-Hazard Contingency Planning Manual for the Caribbean Tourism Sector 4. National DRM Related Policies

Development of a Regional DRM Strategy for the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean Regional Workshop – May 5th, 2009 – Trinidad & Tobago