1. International Food Aid Conference Loss Mitigation Communication Jerry Nelson April 2007

2. Mitigation of Damages Communication SurveyorsUSDA/USAIDPVO/NGOOthers / P&ICarrier

3. Mitigate Damages Triage Reasonable Timely Gap-Free Legal Partnership

4. Mitigate Damages Carriers Must –Take reasonable care to minimize loss (after they are aware) Cargo Receiver Must –Accept cargo –Mitigate loss Surveyors have role in mitigation of loss

5. Communication – Is Not Me-me-me Arguing/Hostility Hand Grenade/Hit & Run Blame / Judging

6. Communication – What it is TWO WAY/CHAIN PARTNERSHIP LEADING-RESPONSIBLE FACT FINDING CONTRIBUTION RESULT FOCUS UNDERSTANDING

7. Mitigation of Damages Summary: Communication Is What Partners Do To Give And Get Understanding

8. Mitigation of Damages Result: –TIMELY FACT CLARITY –RISK TEAM REWARDS –INCREASED FOOD AID REACHES NEEDY