1. Risk Reduction Management Centres a South-South cooperation intiatiive Havana, February 2012

2. Objectives Overall: to enhance capacity for local risk management and decision-making through south- south cooperation initiative To build local capacity for risk assessment, analysis and management for the purpose of informed local decision making and improved coordination with national authorities To strengthen use of risk management tools such as hazard and risk studies, vulnerability assessments, GIS mapping and data base management To strengthen community-based early warning systems To strengthen south-south cooperation mechanisms

3. What is transferable? Articulation and coordination between actors Priority on identification of vulnerabilities, hazards and risks Use of appropriate technology Support to systematic public education campaigns Development and use of instruments positioned at territorial levels - as tools for local decision-making Mainstreaming of DRR

4. Seven Components Early Warning Points Early Warning Points Multi-Disciplinary Group Multi-Disciplinary Group Risk and Vulnerability Studies Risk and Vulnerability Studies Use of Data Bases Use of Data Bases Use of GIS Use of GIS Communication Communication Public Awareness and Community Public Awareness and Community Preparation Preparation

5. Process Systematization (2009-2010) Systematization (2009-2010) National Workshop (2010) National Workshop (2010) Guide and Fact Sheet (2010) Guide and Fact Sheet (2010) Selection of Pilot Countries (2010) Selection of Pilot Countries (2010) Initial Study Tour (2010) Initial Study Tour (2010) Identification of Roles and Responsibilities (2012) Identification of Roles and Responsibilities (2012) Information and Support Missions (2012 – 2013) Information and Support Missions (2012 – 2013) Development of Concept Note (Feb 2013) Development of Concept Note (Feb 2013) Sensitization Workshop (2013) Sensitization Workshop (2013) Implementation Plan (March 2013) Implementation Plan (March 2013) Technical Training (April 2013) Technical Training (April 2013) Specific Technical Assistance (May – Dec 2013) Specific Technical Assistance (May – Dec 2013) Documentation and Systematization of Process (May – Dec 2013) Documentation and Systematization of Process (May – Dec 2013) Lessons Learned Meeting (Dec 2013) Lessons Learned Meeting (Dec 2013)

6. Timeline ActivitiesResponsible2013 Q1Q2Q3Q4 Development of Concept Note (Feb 2013)National and Local Counterparts X Sensibilization Workshop UNDP Cuba X Cuban Civil Defense Implementation Plan (activities, cost-sharing, budget)National and Local counterparts X Technical Training for personnel applying RRMC UNDP Cuba X Cuban Civil Defense Implementation of specific RRMC activities and toolsNational and Local counterparts XXX Technical Assistance Cuban Civil Defense XXX UNDP- CRMI Systemization and documentation of lessons learned UNDP-CRMI XXX National and local Actors Cuban Civil Defense & counterparts UNDP CO Pilot feedback and sharing meetingUNDP-CRMI XXX

7. Immediate Next Steps  Receive feedback on concept note  Communicate results of workshop to UNDP CO  Develop implementation plan: mid-March submission  Select individuals for April Training (April 8 th – 18 th )