ARF Training: Developing a Common Framework for Post-Disaster Needs Assessment, Recovery and Reconstruction in Asia Bangkok, November 2010 EU-UN-WB cooperation on Post Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNAs) and Recovery Frameworks Peter Hazdra EU Delegation to Thailand EU Delegation to Thailand

Post Disaster Needs Assessments Background 1. What is a PDNA? 2. What is a Recovery Framework? EU-WB-UN Cooperation 3. Cooperation EU-WB-UN 4. EUs role 5. Challenges

1. What is a PDNA? l A Government-led exercise l Integrated support from UN, EU, WB (+ other national/regional/international actors) l Assess the impact of a natural disaster + determine needs for recovery/ reconstruction l links humanitarian relief efforts to longer term sustainable development l A platform for coordination

1. What is a PDNA? l Create systemic links from humanitarian relief efforts to longer term sustainable development l A platform for coordination m Technical/Financial assessments m Recovery Planning m Funding (National/Donors) m Implementation

1. What is a PDNA? l Assess the economic value of damages and losses m immediate damage - due to damage/destruction m over time losses – impact on economic activities l Assess the impacts on human development as experienced by population – Human Development Recovery Needs (HRNA) m Immediate effect - due to destruction – social fabric m over time – impact on social/economic activities

1. What is a PDNA? l Assess the economic value of damages and losses m immediate damage - due to damage/destruction m over time losses – impact on economic activities l Assess the impacts on human development as experienced by the population – human development recovery needs (HRNA) m Immediate - due to destruction – social, political and governance aspects m over time – due to restoration of access, livelihoods and services - impact on restoration of human development m high emphasis on reflection of perspectives of key stakeholders and those most affected

1. What is a PDNA? l Determine baseline + objectives m Pre-disaster situation m National/Regional/Local Development Plans m Objectives for specific cross-cutting issues (Gender, Environment, etc) m Disaster Risk Management needs l Identify capacity + resources needed for implementation recovery/reconstruction l Put together into ONE consolidated report covering all sectors

2. What is a Recovery Framework? l PDNA => ONE Recovery Framework/ Recovery Plan l Recovery Framework m Based on the identified immediate and longer-term recovery needs, it should define: What should be done When it should be done How much will it cost Constraints – resources, capacities

2. What is a Recovery Framework? l Recovery Framework, ctd m Should establish priorities with a time plan m Integrate Government Development Plans m Integrate Disaster Risk Management/ Reduction measures => to reduce impact of future disasters Disaster Risk Assessment Build Back Better – at reasonable cost! Early warning systems, etc

3. Cooperation EU-WB-UN l Need for coordinated approach (e.g. after Tsunami Dec 2004) l Early 2007: UN/WB/EC Dialogue on PDNA & PCNA methodologies => Need for a long-term collaboration l Aid effectiveness - OECD/DAC principles

3. Cooperation EU-WB-UN l 25 September 2008: JOINT DECLARATION l = a Platform for partnership and action to foster a coordinated, effective, sustainable international response to crises (related to natural disaster or conflict)

Joint Declaration (2008) i. development of joint methodologies and tools for post crisis assessments (natural disasters and conflicts) ii. joint deployment of assessment teams iii. joint training of staff iv. joint recovery planning and monitoring EC projects (funded by IfS) to support i.-iv. 3. Cooperation EU-WB-UN

Assessment Missions: l 15 PDNAs carried out e.g. Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia all implemented jointly and funded by IfS l Latest + largest PDNA: Haiti (early 2010) 3. Cooperation EU-WB-UN

PDNA – how initiated? Country initiative + the UN/WB/EU Cooperation l Informal discussions National Authorities and UN-WB-EU l Formal request for a PDNA from Government l Planning the PDNA - local level discussions Government – UN/WB/EU - involve other institutions/donors with strong local presence? 3. Cooperation EU-WB-UN

4. EUs Role EUs Objectives l Increase EU capacity in responding to natural disasters l Successful multilateralism - optimize effectiveness of international assistance (Lisbon treaty, article 21) l Highlight importance of the early recovery phase - sustainable long term development and enhance recovery operations

4. EUs Role EU Objectives, ctd l Enhance country resilience to crises, Disaster Risk Reduction l Broad, quick and timely international cooperation in support of nationally-led processes for recovery l harmonize existing UN/WB approaches/methodologies – integrate EU experience EU more active in providing assistance in post crisis situations;

4. EUs Role EU came in later compared to UN/WB, but: l Experience from post-disaster assessments, recovery and reconstruction (although not called PDNAs) l EU (EC + Member States) = largest development donor in many countries l Strong political support to build up EU capacity in post-disaster response

4. EUs Role So far the EU mainly provided funds: l Funding many PDNA missions (Instrument for Stability, IfS) l Funding the development of joint Methodologies/Tools (IfS)

4. EUs Role But we are widening our engagement, e.g.: l PDNA Steering Committees in country – EU Delegations l EUs Joint Research Centre – Damage assessment from satellite imagery l Teams of Experts (15 from EU institutions and Member States) for the PDNA in Haiti

4. EUs Role Enhancing Disaster Risk Reduction l Systematic support to Disaster Risk Reduction Actions in High-risk countries m In coordination with international efforts (Hyogo Framework, UNISDR, GFDRR, etc) l EU DRR Strategy (2009), Workplan (2010), etc m Cooperation on DRR introduced in general trade- cooperation agreements with partner countries – ex Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia m DIPECHO – DRR support supplementing Humanitarian assistance m High Priority in all Development Cooperation

4. EUs Role l Support Development of local capacity to undertake PDNAs and design DRR measures – Build capacity in Regional Organisations m 2010 project with UNISDR – ASEAN to take part l Increased EU financial support (from 2011) to the Global Facility For Disaster Reduction and Recovery, GFDRR, managed by the World Bank conceptual work + actual missions/projects PDNAs + DRR

5. Challenges Carry out new joint support to PDNAs Carry out new joint support to PDNAs

5. Challenges Test Joint EU/WB/UN toolsTest Joint EU/WB/UN tools PDNA Handbooks A + B – => facilitate joint missions - A = how to organise a PDNA mission - B = how to assess (sector-specific) Ready first half 2011, but development will continue - How to adapt to country settings without loosing standard? - PDNA light? Joint training for staffJoint training for staff

5. Challenges Improve internal coordination + information Improve internal coordination + information Improve modalities to mobilize resources – in time Improve modalities to mobilize resources – in time Coordinate rosters of experts Funding mechanisms Support local capacity in disaster-affected countries through Regional Organisations Support local capacity in disaster-affected countries through Regional Organisations

Concluding Remarks Political Support Political Support Joint tools, trainings, rosters Joint tools, trainings, rosters Now: make it work! Now: make it work!

Concluding Remarks Senior Management (HR/VP Baroness Ashton, and Commissioner Georgieva) attach great importance to enhancing EU crisis response capability incl. our cooperation with UN/WB on PDNAs (PCNAs) Senior Management (HR/VP Baroness Ashton, and Commissioner Georgieva) attach great importance to enhancing EU crisis response capability incl. our cooperation with UN/WB on PDNAs (PCNAs) The development of joint tools, training, rosters, potentially plays a key role in facilitating joint WB/UN/EU support to assessments/ reconstruction plans The development of joint tools, training, rosters, potentially plays a key role in facilitating joint WB/UN/EU support to assessments/ reconstruction plans However, the real test is on the ground – are we able to contribute towards a more coordinated and efficient response in the interest of the affected populations? However, the real test is on the ground – are we able to contribute towards a more coordinated and efficient response in the interest of the affected populations?

Thank you!