Views from the Frontline A local perspective of progress towards implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action

Key findings Different perceptions of progress towards HFA priorities for Actions as reported by VFL and GAR

Key informant groups : 1.Local government 2.At-risk Communities Views from the Frontline 2011: Connecting policy aspirations with the realities of policy execution- focusing on local governance for DRR

Objectives of the VFL To provide an overview of HFA progress at the local level within participating countries To strengthen public accountability for DRR policy execution by establishing a local level monitoring system and relevant baselines To enhance civil society monitoring, research, analytical and advocacy capabilities To increase dialogue and understanding between different groups responsible for reducing risk To create a credible baseline information for future monitoring

Why focus on “Local Governance” ? Where national polices are converted into practice – local state/non-state actors are the key implementers for DRR execution Provides “enabling environment” for interaction between state, civil society, private sector, at-risk people Cross-cutting issue across all HFA Priorities for Action Good local governance - underlying risk factor – principle recommendation Global Assessment Report 2009 Capable, accountable and responsive governance.....the single most important factor in determining progress in building resilience

Survey Methodology Quantitative and qualitative survey supported by observations and collection of good practices –Focus groups and face-to-face interviews with key informants – On-line questionnaires – SMS survey via mobile phones – Participatory process is considered as important as the data gathered

Survey Formats

Survey Format

Status of the survey 2011 Data collection in 67 countries (20,290 respondents); VFL countries and 7000 respondents minimum of 200 respondents in most countries; Over 2,000 respondents in Cambodia. Some countries are still collecting data. Analysis in-country and included as country reports Process good, material useful, CSO connections built with governing bodies. Next steps Collecting case studies Data compilation and analysis by GNDR Consultation workshops Reporting

Increasing Stakeholder Utilization of GAR 11 - Preparation Study for Asia

Methodology Literature survey of available documents in all South and South East Asian countries Focused attention on 2 countries – Sri Lanka and Cambodia Stakeholder analysis Stakeholder interviews on perceptions Information collation Analysis of needs/requirements for GAR utilization in the country based on the in-depth study Suggesting recommendations for GAR 11 utilization in the region

Sri LankaCambodia Key documentsHFA Progress Reports, GAR09 background documents, Human Development Reports, MDG Progress Reports, South Asia Disaster Report by Duryog Nivaran, Regional risk and hazard assessment studies, SAARC Road Maps and other documentation, Institutions and policy landscape studies for DRR/CCA, UNDAF, REMAP of the 4th AMCDRR, Draft National Policy on Disaster Management, Road Map for a Safer Sri Lanka, Climate Adaptation Strategy for Sri Lanka , Mahinda Chintana 10 year Horizon Development Framework for Sri Lanka ( ), The National Physical Planning Policy and Plan, the National Environment policy and associated action plan, as well as the principles of the Inter Ministerial Action Plan HFA Progress Reports, GAR9 background documents, Human Development Reports, MDG Progress Reports, National Report in Preparation for World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDR) ‐ 2005, Comprehensive Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA), “Mapping Vulnerability to Natural Disasters in Cambodia”, National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) and World Food Program (WFP), 2003, strategic National Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction in Cambodia 2008 ‐ 2013 (SNAP ‐ DRR), National Adaptation Program of Action to Climate Change (NAPA) Key stakeholders Staff members of Disaster Management Centre; Director, Climate Change Secretariat; Additional Director General, Urban Development Authority; Academia and selected staff of leading NGOs involved in DRR Key persons including Secretary General, National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), Deputy Secretary General, NCDM, Director of Climate Change Department and National Coordinator of Cambodia Climate Change Alliance, and selected staff of stakeholder NGOs.

Key Recommendations for increase utilization of GAR in Sri Lanka/Cambodia 1.Post GAR 11 dialogue with key stakeholders to increase utility value and internalization of GAR 11 by practitioners 2.Post GAR 11 strategy of advocacy for compilation of regional and national case studies to complement global analyses of GAR 11 themes to induce regional and national stakeholders to align regional and national priorities with GAR 11 themes

GAR 11 Launching in countries Integrate GAR 11 awareness into national events as suggested below. Before launch, small group discussions with stakeholders, GAR 11 copies presented to the key government ministers and agencies, presentations in national radio and TV newscasts, Series of Radio and TV programmes, full center page colour newspaper supplements in local languages with content, articles on drought risk, urban risk and CCA National Conference - The themes suggested are –Strengthening DRR and CCA Policy and Institutional Capacity –Integration of DRR and CCA into Development Planning – The Mechanism –Downscaling climate change –Urban Risk Reduction –Drought Mitigation –Cyclone Mitigation (for Sri Lanka)

In Cambodia Integrate GAR 11 awareness into national events: World Environment Day on 5th June 2011 World Disaster Safety Day – 12th October 2011 Target the National Committee for Disaster Management, Disaster Management Working Group, Cambodian Climate Change Office, National Climate Change Committee, Disaster Risk Reduction Forum and the Council for the Development of Cambodia as the lead stakeholders.

In Sri Lanka Integrate GAR 11 awareness into national events as suggested below. World Environment Day on 5th June 2011 Launch of Safe city campaign - July 2011 World Disaster Safety Day – 12th October 2011 National Safety Day- 26th December 2011 Target the Ministry of Home Affairs (for protocol), Ministry of Economic Development (for Development Planning), Ministry of Defense (for Urban Development Planning), Ministry of Environment (for CCA), Ministry of Disaster Management (for DRR), and NDMCC (for partnership) as the lead stakeholders.