Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for DRM
Richard Thompson ODPEM, Jamaica March 8, 2018
Outline
1. DRM Challenges
2. Role/Benefits of PPPs
3. Strategic Projects
4. Selected Partnership Initiatives
5. Way Forward
DRM Challenges
TECHNOLOGICAL
– Hazardous Material release, Epidemics, Plant and animal diseases,
Fires
DRM Challenges
1. Lack of or insufficient documented data to inform processes
2. Lack of Resources to support implementation programmes, projects and activities
3. Leadership & Ownership
4. Having a Plan does not mainstream CDRM
5. Translating Mainstreaming to targeted practical approaches to reduce risk and strengthen response capabilities
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DRM Challenges
6. Shrinking Budgets – DRR & Sectors
7. Shrinking & Regionalize DRR Funding
8. DRM Systems and structures must be sustainable, functional and accessible
9. Need for more detailed HVRAs – National, Parish & Community levels
10. Need more systematic and inclusive approach to building a culture of resilience/safety/Preparedness
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DRM Challenges
Role/Benefits of PPPs
1. Ensuring the necessary investment on a wider scale in DRM
2. Building a greater culture of disaster management across sectors
3. Lead to improve decision making
4. Enhance situational awareness in CDRM
5. Greater access to resources
6. Improve coordination
7. Create more resilient communities
Early Warning and Public Alerting
Current Initiative underway with 2 Major Telecoms Provider and broadcast radio and tv stations
Other partners ODPEM
Ministry of Telecoms
Focus on SMS facilitation for public alerting for Telecos
Focus of broadcast tone, display and annoucements (Radio & TV)
Commitment for proposal for medium to long term planning and implementation
Future projects and partnerships
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Selected Projects/PPPs
Portmore For the Disabled
Selected Projects/PPPs
Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine Tsunami Impact Zone
Selected Projects/PPPs
1. Establish Greater Synergies & PPPs with DRM, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Agenda
2. Research (Technologies, Techniques)
3. Development of specific sector mainstreaming tools (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery)
4. Stronger emphasis on Mitigation and Prevention driven by research and good practices
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WAY FORWARD
5. Strengthen Emergency Response & Coordination
Systems
6. Establish Information and Evidence based systems to
advance priority actions
7. Comprehensive HVCA
8. Strengthened monitoring and EWS
9. Continued Public Education & Awareness
10. Climate Smarting of the CDRM CWP
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WAY FORWARD
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