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TRAINING WORKSHOP
DRR Mainstreaming to the Focal Desk of Government of Nepal
OCTOBER 1-2, 2010
GODAVARI VILLAGE RESORT, LALITPUR, NEPAL
ORGANIZED BY
GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (MoHA)
IN COLLABORATION WITH
ACTIONAID NEPAL (AAN)
Surakshit Samudaya II
DIPECHO Project
SUPPORTED BY
EUROPEAN COMMSISSION HUMANITARIAN AID and CIVIL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT
(ECHO)
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
(AusAID)
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Executive Summary
Disaster management and planning needs to be placed in a holistic setting, and new
initiatives found in order to ensure that a disaster is viewed as a shared responsibility.
One area that needs further attention is the enabling DRR policies. Often, disaster is on
such a scale that state leaders need to be consulted during the disaster limitation and
containment stage. However, required additional knowledge and institutional capacities
were mainly built up independently and internally by each organization, and not
through the creation of co-operative partnerships, thus duplicating efforts and
increasing ineffective competition. Based on the realization, on integral model DRR is
introduced which shows how mainstreaming risk reduction could be dealt with in such a
way that it becomes more integrated, inclusive and sustainable within a developmental
context. Focal desks have been appointed in key ministries headed by Ministry of Home
Affairs whereas NSDRM is adopted and has envisaged the capacity building of focal
persons on disaster preparedness and risk reduction. Hence, to acquaint the concept of
DRR, capacitate focal persons and contribute in mainstreaming DRR in development
planning, two days workshop on "Disaster Risk Reduction" was organized on October 1-
2, 2010 on Godavari Resort, Lalitpur lead by Ministry of Home Affairs in the financial
assistance of ActionAid Nepal.
The workshop started with the welcome speech by Mr. Rameshwor Dangal, Under-
Secretary of MoHA. Mr. Dangal welcomed all the participants and express sincere
gratitude for such an overwhelming participation. Thereafter, introduction speech was
given by Mr. Shankar Koirala, Joint-Secretary of MoHA. Mr. Koirala highlighted the
objective of the workshop and emphasized that disaster risk reduction is not possible
through single effort of any stakeholder. He acknowledged that National Strategy on
Disaster Risk Management (NSDRM) has been prepared on the base of HFA which is a
milestone toward building a safer disaster risk resilient society. He expressed to be
indebted to AAN and ECHO for providing financial support for the event. He believed
that the outputs of the workshop will be future guidelines for MoHA. Chief Guest, Dr.
Govinda Prasad ‘Kusum’, Secretary of MoHA prioritized the need to make coordination
effective and efficient. He emphasized that single effort of any Ministry or security
agency or any other national or international non-governmental agency is inadequate to
mitigate the adverse effect of disaster. He stressed this to be the principal reason for
MoHA to appoint focal persons at all the respective Ministries and departments to
synergize the efforts of all line agencies. He also shared that Emergency Operation
Centre has been constructed and will be in operation within a week which will monitor
all the activities and act as focal point for coordination. Lastly, he thanked all the
participants and ActionAid Nepal for their cooperation and coordination.
Throwing light on Nepal's vulnerable geography, Prof. Dr. B.N. Upreti shared the need
for DRR in Nepal initiating the technical session of the workshop. In his following
presentation, he highlighted the disaster management concept and emphasized that
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there should be no confusion in terminologies related to DP and DRR. He opined that
use of several terminologies and formats often confuses both disaster actors and
practitioners hindering immediate response. During the post lunch session, Mr. Shankar
Koirala, Joint-Secretary of MoHA gave his presentation on "Policies Related to Disaster
Management in Nepal" stressing current policies and practices in disaster management.
Subsequently, Mr. R.P. Luetel from UN-OCHA presented on "International Framework
for Emergency Response" elucidating how a nation can fetch assistance from
international communities at the time of emergency. The last paper of the day was
shared by Mr. Shankhar Koirala on "National Strategy on DRM and Adoption of HFA" in
which the initiatives taken by Government in preparing NSDRM adopting HFA and ISDR
were emphasized. The day was wrapped up with concluding words by Mr. Rameshwor
Dangal, Under-Secretary, MoHA on the overall presentation of the day. He thanked all
the facilitators for enlightening session and as well as participants for their patience and
constructive involvement in floor discussions.
The second day went on track with the recapitulate of first day facilitated by Mr. Ashok
Raj Pokharel, Project Officer, ActionAid Nepal. A review of the previous day and the
impression was thoroughly reflected hence followed by the short underline on the day's
schedule. The first session of the second day was facilitated by Mr. Surya Narayan
Shrestha, Executive Director of NSET. He acquainted the participants with the disaster
profile of Nepal and its vulnerability. Preventive measures to be taken at the time of
earthquake continued the session whereupon; participants were fashioned to learn Do's
and Don'ts at the time of earthquake. The second session took its pace under the
facilitation of Mr. Vijay Singh, ARR of UNDP. He pointed capacity building to be the
integral component of DRR which is often neglected. He elucidated that there has been
focus on capacity building of technicians but not of decision makers and planners which
has affected the appropriate planning and visioning. Thus, the need of joint and
collaborative effort for effective DRM was illuminated. Shortly, Mr. Jishnu Subedi
presented his paper on "Progress and Challenge on DRR - Mainstreaming of HFA in
Nepal" sharing the achievements fetched till the date in mainstreaming HFA. He also
shed light on details on the facts how progress in mainstreaming HFA is mapped.
As the sharing of knowledge and experiences has been the prime strategy of the
workshop, sectoral presentation from focal persons from different Ministries and
Departments were carried out for better understanding. Mr. Soma Nath Sapkota from
National Seismic Centre gave short presentation on Nepal's geology and its
vulnerability. Brief note on DRM activities practiced by Ministry of Irrigation was given
by Mr. Andy Praksh Bhatt. Mr. Chakra Bahadur Budha Planning Officer of NPC detailed
that NPC has kept DRM on its top priority while planning any development initiatives.
He also notified that NPC is currently exercising and planning on mainstreaming DRM at
regional and local level and has even formed a committee which is working in
mainstreaming DRR in development process. During a brief session, Mr. Tulsi Prasad
Dahal from Ministry of Health and Population elucidated about vulnerability assessment
carried out by Ministry in the entire districts with support of WHO. DIGP of Armed Police
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Force, Mr. Mahabir Gurung acknowledged about the establishment of Disaster Training
School at Kurintar to enhance the capacity of disaster responders. Mr. Upendra Kant
Aryal, DIGP of Nepal Police shared that all the stakeholders should have mutual
understanding for effective DRM and requested MoHA to create an enabling
environment so that Nepal Police can assess equipments and supports from other
concerned stakeholders.
After sectoral presentation, Mr. Dangal, Under-Secretary of MoHA concluded the
workshop. Realizing the workshop itself is the milestone in gathering all the government
focal persons in one place for wider and deeper discussion on the DRR mainstreaming.
The participants shed lighted such type of workshop or meeting should be planned in
quarterly basis. It is also felt presence of women officer in the DRR focal desks is very
low thus, need the MOHA and Department of Women should lead on this regard to
increase women DRR focal persons in the ministries and departments. The workshop
strongly recommended the mechanism to ensure the same person has to attend the
meeting as DRR focal persons at least for two years period and no transfer should be
made without consent of DRR desks and the MOHA.
Thereafter, Joint-Secretary Shankar Koirala forwarded vote of thanks to all the
participants of the workshop, and ActionAid Nepal with ECHO for making it successful.
He pointed on the need for collaborative efforts and assured Government commitment
of mainstreaming DRR in development process and building disaster risk resilient
society.
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INTRODUCTION
The world is facing the risk of disaster every moment. Nepal is no exception to that.
Nepal lies at 11th position in terms of earthquake risk and at 30th position in terms of
water induced disaster risk (UN/BCPR, 2004). Nepal lies in high risk zone, still less
priority has been given in disaster management sector. These days, there has been
increasing concerns over disaster and the nation has also adopted National Strategy for
Disaster Risk Management which emphasis on different priorities for disaster
management according to Hyogo Framework of Action (2005-2015).
DRR focal person is established in 12 line ministries, parliamentarian office and national
planning commission so as to ensure disaster risk reduction initiatives in each sector.
However, that is not much effective and functional as the government officials transfer
and the new comers are less aware of this and what is exactly happening. Thus, it is
really necessary to provide continuous knowledge of DRR concept for them to bring
better effectives in DRR.
RESULTS ENVISAGED:
• 35 government officers from DRR Focal Desk of 12 Key ministries and agencies
including the cluster heads of GON, across the ministry, are oriented in HFA and
DRR
• All the DRR focal desk high official will have clarity and understanding HFA and
DRR that will reflect the implementation of NSDRM through respective agencies
• Focal Desk person are well informed about mainstream DRR into development
works
• Focal desk personnel transfer the knowledge of DRR in their planning
• Focal desk person build strong linkages with DRR stakeholders in Nepal and
contribute to disaster management in Nepal.
CONTEXT:
Focal desks have been appointed in key ministries headed by Ministry of Home Affairs.
NSDRM adopted and envisaged the capacity building of five development regions on
disaster preparedness and risk reduction. It mentions that for an effective DRR, the
Focal desks are fully functional. Building capacities of Focal desks is crucial to achieve
this. At the national level, there is an increasing awareness on DRR. However, the
development work happens through these Ministries and Ministries levels Focal desks
officers are not oriented or sensitized on the need for DRR in development planning.
STRATEGY
Most of the DRR mainstreaming in development work happens through key ministries
and their regional and district administration office and at grassroots level through the
DDC/Municipalities and VDCs. Thus, DRR can be mainstreamed by building capacities of
the DRR Focal Desk of 12 Key ministries and agencies including the cluster heads of
GON, across the ministry, are oriented in HFA and DRR.
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This has to be done by involving the Disaster Management Section in the Ministry of
Home Affairs, or through the National Plat Form on DRR convened under the Secretary
of Ministry of Home Nepal. The work has to happen through the Ministry of Home
Affairs to ensure official recognition as well as sustainability.
The DRR Focal Desk capacity building across the Ministries will also prepare the
government officers towards the five flagship DRR program approved by cabinet and
expected to commence on confirmation of funding.
OBJECTIVES
• The main purpose of this workshop is to contribute to mainstream DRR. The
specific purposes are:
o To acquaint DRR focal desk personnel about the concept of DRR
o To contribute in mainstreaming DRR into regular work by all focal desk
person
o To build capacity of the government officers in mainstreaming disaster.
KEY DELIBEATIONS
• Introduction of Disaster Management and DRR, Concepts and Context of Nepal
• International frameworks on DRR – IDNDR, ISDR, WCDR, HFA …
• National framework on DRR – NCRA, DM Action Plan, DRR in 5 year planning
• Mechanism of International Assistance in Emergency and Disaster
• NSDRM: Adoption of HFA in Nepal
• Progress and challenge on DRR mainstreaming
• Action Plan, way forward
APPROACH AND METHODOLOGIES
The workshop has been facilitated by the senior resource person (an expert on DRR &
HFA) and moderated by Joint secretary of MOHA. A task group includes MOHA, AAN,
UN OCHA and National Platform member worked on the session plan and content.
• Participatory reflection and individual presentation of the Desks
• Lecture, power point presentation
• Brain storming, Group work, Plenary discussion
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SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDINGS
<<Day One>>
Welcome speech by Rameshwor Dangal, Under-Secretary of MoHA
Mr. Dangal welcomed all the participants and express sincere gratitude for such an
overwhelming participation. He opined that the two days workshop will develop
intellectual understanding among the disaster focal persons of line Ministries and
Departments.
Introduction speech by Shankhar Koirala, Joint-Secretary of MoHA
Mr. Koirala highlighted the objective of the workshop and emphasized that disaster risk
reduction is not possible through single effort of any stakeholder. Need of combined
collaborative effort was prioritized and suggested that efforts of all the Ministries and
Departments should be synergized. He further added that only through better
coordination, DRR issues can be better addressed and for this the focal persons should
be theoretically and practically educated and trained.
He acknowledged that National Strategy on Disaster Risk Management (NSDRM) has
been prepared on the base of HFA which is a milestone toward building a safer disaster
risk resilient society. He expressed to be indebted to AAN for providing financial support
for the event. He believed that the outputs of the workshop will be future guidelines for
MoHA.
Speech by Chief Guest, Govinda Kusum, Secretary, MoHA
The chief guest prioritized the need to make coordination effective and efficient. He
emphasized that single effort of any Ministry or security agency or any other national or
international non-governmental agency is inadequate to mitigate the adverse effect of
disaster. Giving example of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which role seems passive during
emergency response but is prime in fetching assistance from diplomatic agencies,
international communities, bilateral and multilateral donors, he stressed this to be the
principal reason for MoHA to appoint focal persons at all the respective Ministries and
departments to synergize the efforts of all line agencies.
He shared that information resource is very important for preparedness and response.
Acknowledging that MoHA has identified high disaster risk areas in all the five
development regions, he informed about planning of MoHA to construct warehouses in
respective regions. He also shared that Emergency Operation Centre has been
constructed and will be in operation within a week which will monitor all the activities
and act as focal point for coordination. Lastly, he thanked all the participants and
ActionAid Nepal for their cooperation and coordination.
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TECHINCAL SESSION
"Need for Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal" by Prof. Bishal Nath Upreti
The first session of the day was facilitated by Prof. Bishal Nath Upreti on the disaster
related vulnerability of Nepal urging the need for immediate risk reduction initiatives. He
accounted the participants on the historical scenario of disaster occurrence in the world.
The fact that most of the disasters of World occur in Asia affecting very high number of
population than rest of the world was notified. Throwing light on the reality that
although less number of people dies in Nepal, the situation is very critical and alarming;
he highlighted the fact that one people die when 10,000 are affected in India, 6,000
affected in China but just when 100 affected in Nepal and raised the concern that 5-7%
GDP is lost due to damage cause by disaster every year.
The participants raised the apprehension on how adverse effect of development can be
mitigated. Prof. Upreti suggested that Disaster Impact Assessment (DIA) should be
conducted compulsorily before launching any development activities to better address
future consequences.
"Disaster Management Concept" by Prof. B.N. Upreti
The second session, "Disaster Management Concept" was also facilitated by Prof. Upreti
illuminating the major terminologies and definitions related with disaster. Prof. Upreti
elucidated that the use of different terminologies and definitions by different disaster
actors and practitioners has caused problem in having similar understanding in disaster.
Urging the need of common understanding of terminologies, definitions and formats to
be used for data collection, he further clarified relative practice in DRR.
The participants were keen to know about the cycle of disaster and accordingly
information on different cycles of disaster, i.e. pre, during and post-disaster was
provided by Prof. Upreti. Similarly, the difference between crisis management and
emergency management; and of resilience, recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
was shared to participants satisfying their queries.
"Policies Related to Disaster Management in Nepal" by Shankhar Koirala
During the post lunch session, Mr. Koirala gave his presentation on "Policies Related to
Disaster Management in Nepal". He shared that MoHA has taken disaster issues very
seriously, informing that NSDRM has been already prepared, and the Disaster Act is
under process and shortly will be formulated. Similarly, the role of CNDRC and
measures taken to mainstream disaster was notified to the participants. Mr. Koirala
proudly announced that among 7 major thrust prioritized by MoHA, disaster has been
key one. Major interventions in disaster risk reduction have been in rescue and relief
but now will be equally shifted to preparedness, response and recovery. He also
highlighted that only after mainstreaming disaster in development; a resilient Nepal can
be prepared. Five flagship program endorsed in October 2009 was shared at the same.
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He believed that the ongoing program will yield as milestone in building a safer Nepal
and informed that Government is allocating adequate budget for DRM.
The participants discussed about the cluster approach of UN and Nepal. The
representatives from security agencies suggested introducing search and rescue
training in curriculum of security training, every year thousands of trained human
resource in search and rescue would be developed.
"International Framework for Emergency Response" by R.P. Luitel
Mr. R.P. Luitel from UN-OCHA presented his paper on "International Framework for
Emergency Response". In his presentation, he shared how a nation can achieve
assistance from international communities during the time of emergency. In additional,
the framework for response stressing pillar of humanitarian reforms, i.e. cluster
approach, humanitarian coordinators and humanitarian relief were other key issues
highlighted.
The discussion floor was based on the ways to tackle the emergency as enquired by the
participants. The participants also discussed how to avoid confusion that is generated
because of division of too many clusters. They agreed to share information and make
decision on one window system and response in cluster system.
"National Strategy on DRM and Adoption of HFA" by Shankhar Koirala
Thereafter, Mr. Koirala facilitated presentation on "National Strategy on DRM and
Adoption of HFA" in which the initiatives taken by Government in preparing NSDRM
adopting HFA and ISDR were emphasized. He told that New Disaster Management Act
in line with NSDRM will be shortly enacted developing scientific and comprehensive
Relief Standard and mainstreaming DRR into national and local level planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
The participants showed their concern that since Act is coming after Strategy, it may be
guided by Strategy and there remains the chance of conflict between Strategy and Act.
In the response, Mr. Koirala assured that both Strategy and Act are aligned with
international and national priorities and would complement each other rather than
conflict each other. The participants also had thorough discussion on allocating budget
by all respective line Ministries for DRM. The participants concluded that trend of
seeking financial aid from MoHA or MoF at the time of need is not a solution so they
agreed on having annual budget. This way, the entire Ministries and Departments will
have well defined budget for DRM.
The day was wrapped up with concluding words by Mr. Rameshwor Dangal on the
overall presentation of the day. He thanked all the facilitators for enlightening session
and as well as participants for their patience and constructive involvement in floor
discussions.
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<<Day Two>>
The second day went on track with the recapitulate of first day facilitated by Mr. Ashok
Raj Pokharel, Project Officer, ActionAid Nepal. A review of the previous day and the
impression was thoroughly reflected hence followed by the short underline on the day's
schedule.
"Hazard/Disaster Profile of Nepal, Emergency Preparedness and Earthquake
Safety"
The first session of the second day was facilitated by Mr. Surya Narayan Shrestha,
Executive Director of NSET. He acquainted the participants with the disaster profile of
Nepal and its vulnerability. The facts like loss of lives of 2 people everyday, damaged of
10,000 houses every year affecting more than 1,00,000 people was shared. Mr.
Shrestha stressed the ground reality that we always neglect low intensity disasters but
they are actually taking lives of more people than the high intensity ones. Among the
total of 15380 disasters that occurred in Nepal in between 1971-2004, only 39 of them
have been of intensive intensity. The truth that there has been loss of 5 trillion 31
billion worth property in that period was highlighted. Participants were amazed to know
that Nepal is one of the top countries, losing its significant GDP every year due to
consequences caused by disaster. Preventive measures to be taken at the time of
earthquake continued the session whereupon; participants were fashioned to learn Do's
and Don'ts at the time of earthquake.
Participants were keen to know how to address human factor at the time of disaster.
Mr. Shrestha shared that there is no acute method and only practice and rehearsals
make one confident to act strong at the time of disaster. He further emphasized on
giving counseling afterwards to treat trauma to people who have been involved in
search and rescue. The participants also urged on identifying lead and support agencies
for clear role and responsibilities.
A Journey Towards Risk Resilient Society by Vijay Singh, UNDP
The second session took its pace under the facilitation of Mr. Vijay Singh, Assistant
Resident Representative of UNDP. His method of not using any data or diagram or
pictorial chart fascinated the participants. He praised the recent measures taken by
MoHA in mainstreaming DRM and shared that short term vision and planning in DRR
has hindered the efforts in achieving sustainability. He pointed capacity building to be
the integral component of DRR which is often neglected. He elucidated that there has
been focus on capacity building of technicians but not of decision makers and planners
which has affected the appropriate planning and visioning. Thus, the need of joint and
collaborative effort for effective DRM was illuminated.
At the end, participants conferred how DRM can be mainstreamed at National and local
level policy planning. Since most of the initiatives have been response motivated,
achievement in DRM has not been observed. Hence, they concluded that preparedness
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and overall DRM should be prioritized. Confessing their initiatives have been either
project driven or budget driven, they have not been able to address DRM issues. Weak
financial management and technical backstopping were identified to be the major gaps
for sustainable DRM. Concerning the weak status of search and rescue, they urged the
need to train and equip security personnel for effective and efficient outputs. Joint
Secretary, Mr. Koirala assured the participants that MoHA has kept capacity building of
security personnel as its top priority. He shared that Government is in process of
bringing search and rescue equipment worth $0.65 million in the aid of World Bank.
"Progress and Challenge on DRR - Mainstreaming of HFA in Nepal" by Jishnu
Subedi
Mr. Subedi put in the picture on the progress and challenges on mainstreaming HFA in
Nepal in his presentation. He shared that 32 indicators have been identified to measure
the progress. He discussed on the achievements fetched till the date in mainstreaming
HFA. Elucidating Nepal has secured level of progress of 2.6 out of 5 giving minor details
on the facts how progress in mainstreaming HFA is mapped; he believed that goals and
priority areas figured by HFA will be fetched till 2015 as per the commitment of
Government. On the other hand, he criticized the wait-and-see approach and suggested
that every concerned stakeholder should spend some budget in preparedness and risk
reduction. Highlighted that mass awareness is an important component of DRR, he
appealed focal persons to emphasize on awareness-raising activities.
Sectoral Presentation: Focal Desk from different Ministries and Departments
National Seismic Centre
Mr. Som Nath Sapkota from National Seismic Centre gave a short presentation on Nepal
Geology and its vulnerability. Lights were shed on activities of the centre and its key
measures taken for DP and DRR.
Ministry of Irrigation
Mr. Andy Praksh Bhatt gave a short brief on DRM activities practiced by water
department. He stressed on need of proper data base management and opined that
there should be vulnerability mapping based on GIS method. Need for establishment of
systematic DRR planning and enhancement of in-house capacity building of disaster
actors and practitioners with life saving skill was prioritized.
National Planning Commission
Mr. Chakra Bahadur Budha Planning Officer of NPC detailed that NPC has kept DRM on
its top priority while planning any development initiatives. Since adverse effect of
disaster and climate change has affected all the sectors, he raised concern to take the
matter with gravity. He notified that NPC is currently exercising and planning on
mainstreaming DRM at regional and local level and has even formed a committee which
is working in mainstreaming DRR in development process. However, he was discontent
in acknowledging that more than 80% of the budget is sought only for infrastructural
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development. Hence, advocacy for wider replication and sustainability of the DRM
initiatives must be accountable.
DWIP, Irrigation
Mr. Rajendra Bhandari of DWIP from Ministry of Irrigation shared the department
ongoing and completed activities on DRM. He detailed that department is under process
of mapping of water induced hazards.
Ministry of Health and Population
During a brief session, Mr. Tulsi Prasad Dahal from Ministry of Health and Population
elucidated about vulnerability assessment carried out by Ministry in the entire districts
with support of WHO. He also shared that assessment of hospitals of Kathmandu Valley
is under process and the details of ambulances are being regulated. As preparedness,
medicines have been stocked at all District Public Health Offices and RRT has been
managed in all respective DPHO with allocation of one focal person for the time of
emergency. Mock drill and simulation exercises have been practiced in hospitals.
Armed Police Force
DIGP of Armed Police Force, Mr. Mahabir Gurung acquainted that previously force had
taken search and rescue just as a first responder but now have considered it as one of
the major mandate of force. He acknowledged about the establishment of Disaster
Training School at Kurintar to enhance the capacity of disaster responders sharing that
first batch has passed out producing 56 trained personnel in search and rescue. The
plan of Force to prepare a platoon (40-50 personnel) in each district for disaster
response was informed. He reported that although there is no question on
performance, traditional search and rescue equipments has affected search and rescue.
Hence, suggested that sophisticated and modern equipments will increase the efficiency
and effectiveness of the team.
Nepal Police
Representative from Nepal Police, DIGP Mr. Upendra Kant Aryal clued-up that Nepal
Police has been taking active part in information collection from its 2000 units across
the country. He shared that all the stakeholders should have mutual understanding for
effective DRM and requested MoHA to create an enabling environment so that Nepal
Police can assess equipments and supports from other concerned stakeholders.
Ministry of Physical Planning and Works
Mr. Suresh Prasad Acharya pointed out that road have been extended every year and
subsequently vulnerability is increased but Department does not posse adequate heavy
equipments for immediate operation. Hence, Department has been keeping records of
all the private heavy equipments so that they can be located and used at the time of
need.
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Way Forward:
The participants were asked to make comment and feedback to the workshop at the
end of workshop as way forward actions. The highlights of the comment and feedback
are:
• The workshop itself is the milestone in gathering all the government focal
persons in one place for wider and deeper discussion on the DRR mainstreaming.
• Such type of workshop or meeting has to be held in quarterly basis.
• Currently, the presence of women in the DRR focal desks is very low.
Department of Women has to lead on this regard to increase the presence of
women DRR focal persons.
• Same person has to attend the meeting of DRR focal persons at least for two
years period.
Conclusion Session:
After sectoral presentation, Mr. Dangal, Under-Secretary of MoHA concluded the
workshop expressing gratitude to all the participants for their overwhelming
involvement and interaction. He believed that the workshop has provided a new zeal
among the disaster focal officers and motivated them for even more dedication and
commitment. Thereafter, Joint-Secretary Mr. Shankar Koirala expressed vote of thanks
to supporting organization-ActionAid and ECHO. He also thanked to all the participants
of the workshop for making it successful. He pointed on the need for collaborative
efforts and assured Government commitment of mainstreaming DRR in development
process and building disaster risk resilient society. He urged all the focal officers to
advocate for their own budget to act for disaster management.
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Annex -1
Participants Details
1. Dr. Govinda Kusum, Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Shankar Prasad Koirala, Joint-Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs
3. Rameshwar Dangal, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs
4. Bishal Nath Upreti, Professor, Tribhuvan University
5. Janardan Gautam, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Industry
6. Suresh Prasad Acharya, Joint-Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Works
7. Jeewan Kumar Shrestha, SDE, DoLIDAR, Ministry of Local Development
8. Suresh Maskey, Hydrologist, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology
9. Prabin Rokaya, Consultant, ActionAid Nepal
10. Hem Raj Regmi, Senior Section Officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative
11. Ram Prasad Luitel, National Disaster Reduction Advisor, UNOCHA
12. Dhan Bahadur Oli, Deputy Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
13. Andy Praksh Bhatt, Senior Geologist, M and E section, Ministry of Irrigation
14. Mahabir Gurung, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Armed Police Force
15. Sainik Raj Singh, Section Head, Lalitpur Sub-Metropolitan City
16. Chakra Bahadur Budha, Planning Officer, National Planning Commission
17. Naresh Subba, Planning Officer, Directorate of Military Operation, Nepalese Army
18. Lokendra Malla, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nepal Police
19. Thakur Prasad Pandit, Senior Division Engineer, Department of Water Supply and
Sewage
20. Mahendra Bilash Bajracharya, Engineer, Ministry of Energy
21. Arjun Kumar Thapa, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Environment
22. Sanu Kaji Desar, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology
23. Tulsi Prasad Dahal, Section Officer, Ministry of Health and Population
24. Soma Nath Sapkota, Senior Division Seismologist, National Seismic Centre
25. Binod Prakash Singh, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Local Development
26. Mohan Prasad Wagle, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs
27. Jeev Raj Ghimire, Under-Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Supplies
28. Ram Prasad Pathak, Senior Division Engineer, GESU
29. Ramkrishna Tamang, Finance Supporter, ActionAid Nepal
30. Suresh Thapa, Program Officer, ActionAid Nepal
31. Ashok Raj Pokhrel, Project Officer, ActionAid Nepal
32. Bighyan Sharma, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Nepal Police
33. Shyam Sundar Jnavaly, Project Manager, DIPECHO, ActionAid Nepal
34. Ram Govinda Shrestha, Architect, Bhaktapur Municipality
35. Deepak Neupane, Section-Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs
36. Ghanashyam Chhetri, Librarian, ActionAid Nepal
37. Dr. Rajendra Bhandari, Senior Division Hydrologist, DWIDP
38. Upendra Kant Aryal, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Nepal Police
39. Surya Naraya Shrestha, Executive Director, NSET
40. Jishnu Subedi, Consultant, IOE, TU Nepal
41. Shaurab Sharma, Finance Officer, DIPECHO, ActionAid Nepal
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Annex -2
Program schedule:
Time Particulars Facilitation
1800 hrs Participants arrival on Sept 30, 2010 Action Aid Nepal and
registration Ministry of Home
Affairs (AAN/MOHA)
1930 hrs Welcome Dinner
Day One
0800 hrs Objectives of the Workshop and sharing the agenda for 2 days MoHA
Participants Introduction
0830 hrs • Introduction of Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management Prof. Bishal Nath
Concepts and Nepal’s Stake Upreti
1115 Tea Break
1130 hrs • International Framework on DRR-(IDNDR, ISDR, WCDR, HFA… Mr. Vijaya Singh,
UNDP
1230 hrs Lunch
1330 hrs • National Policies and Institutional Framework on Disaster Management Mr. Shanker P.
• Current Disaster Preparedness Planning initiatives at central, regional and Koirala, MOHA
district levels
1430 hrs • International Framework of Emergencies Response (Humanitarian reform Mr. Ram Luetel, UN
and coordination mechanisms), OCHA (UN RCHC
Office)
1530 hrs Tea Break
1545 hrs • National Strategy on Disaster Risk Management and Adoption of HFA Mr. Shanker P.
Koirala, MOHA
1645 hrs Plenary Discussion
1715 hrs • Closing the daylong session MoHA
Day Two
0800 hrs • Recap of Day I AAN
0830 hrs • Hazard profile of Nepal, Emergency Preparedness and Earthquake Safety Dr. Surya Narayan
Shrestha, NSET
1030 hrs Tea Break
1045 hrs • Progress and Challenge on DRR, mainstreaming of HFA in Nepal Mr. Jishnu Subedi
1130 hrs • Sectoral Presentation: Focal Desk from different ministries and Focal desk
departments
1230 hrs • Action Plan, Way Forward of Focal Desk & MOHA Mr. Rameshwor
Dangal MOHA
1330 hrs • Closing Ceremony and closing remarks MOHA
1400 hrs • Lunch and Departure
Note: Workshop is organized by Disaster Management Section/MOHA, GoN in collaboration with AAN.
It is also requested with Line Ministries for 5 min presentation on current Challenges,
Opportunities, Gaps, and forward planning on Disaster Risk Reduction measures within their
working environment.
Please contact Mr. Rameshwor Dangal, Dy. Secretary, MOHA at 9841364009 or Mr. Shyam
Jnavaly, ActionAid Nepal at 9851049221 if further information required.
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Annex 3:
Power Point Presentations:
1. "Need for Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal" by Prof. Dr. Bishal Nath
Upreti
2. "Disaster Management Concept" by Prof. Dr. Bishal Nath Upreti
3. "Policies Related to Disaster Management in Nepal" by Mr. Shankhar
Koirala, MOHA
4. "International Framework for Emergency Response" by Mr. Ram
Luitel, UN OCHA
5. "National Strategy on DRM and Adoption of HFA" by Mr. Shankar
Koirala
6. "Hazard/Disaster Profile of Nepal, Emergency Preparedness and
Earthquake Safety" by Mr. Surya Narayan Shrestha, NSET
7. A Journey Towards Risk Resilient Society by Vijay Singh, UNDP
8. "Progress and Challenge on DRR - Mainstreaming of HFA in Nepal"
by Dr. Jishnu Subedi, IOE, TU
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