1. The World Bank and Building Codes: Challenges and Opportunities Sanjaya Bhatia GFDRR, World Bank

2. What is the true challenge? Governance? OR ….. OR

3. World Bank Experience Mexico Earthquake 1985 damage - based on codes assuming ground motion assessment which was exceeded Inappropriate knowledge of seismic risk as well as inappropriate building techniques

4. World Bank Experience Disaster Risk Mitigation and Adaptation Project ALBANIA To invest in the protection of vital infrastructure adaptation measures include revisions of building codes and land use plans, etc. Component 3: Development of Building Codes The component objective is to –reduce risks from seismic activities through development of improved building codes –mechanisms for introduction of improved standards The activities include: –development of a national building code; –train engineers in new design standards; and –developing a mechanism for licensing of engineers

5. World Bank Experience Mainstreaming Climate and Disaster Risk Management into Economic Development MADAGASCAR Up gradation and Adoption of cyclone-proof norms and standards for public infrastructure– roads, schools and health centers. –Updating and adoption of cyclone proof standards –Awareness –Training on norms - Ministries, Academia, Private sector - Construction companies, Technicians, Rural builders Workshops to disseminate new norms Simple brochures/posters distributed strategically to region and local level

6. World Bank Experience Uganda: Refurbishment of health facilities in projects directly managed by communities. Government and donor have stipulated key conditions which the communities must meet – including use of standard plans and specifications. Direct community participation can work if special structures are created in the project design - Ugandan experience supports this assertion. A guide-book following these lines has been developed by the Ministry of Health in Mozambique Building for health care : a guide for planners and architects of first and second level facilities; Michael Hopkinson, Kees Kostermans

7. World Bank Experience Insurance sector can reduce vulnerability: 1960 Agadir EQ Morocco the only 29 high rise buildings that resisted the EQ were those that were insured Insurance ensures compliance - Ensure to Insure Public awareness Training / Capacity development