Government of the People s Republic of Bangladesh Ministry of Food and Disaster Management COMPREHENSIVE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME BGD/01/004

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1 Government of the People s Republic of Bangladesh Ministry of Food and Disaster Management COMPREHENSIVE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME BGD/01/004 QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT April - June 2009 Produced By Policy Programme & Partnership Development Unit (PPPDU) July 2009 EUROPEAN UNION

2 Country Bangladesh QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT No. and title of the Programme/project Executing Agency National Project Director Deputy Project Director [BGD/01/004: Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP)] Ministry of Food and Disaster Management Secretary, MoFDM Director General, Disaster Management Bureau Project Period March June 2010 Reporting period April - June 2009 Reporting Agency Programme/Project Goal: MoFDM To strengthen the capacity of the Bangladesh disaster management system to reduce unacceptable risks and improve response and recovery activities Programme/Project Purpose: To achieve a paradigm shift in disaster management from conventional response and relief to a more comprehensive risk reduction culture Geographical Coverage: Contact Person: The programme started with 7 pilot districts namely Cox s Bazar, Faridpur, Lalmonirhat, Rajshahi, Shatkhira, Shirajgonj and Sunamgonj selected on the basis of their vulnerability to different types of hazards. The programme has now expanded to 3 Flood 2007 and 6 cyclone Sidr affected districts (Manikgonj, Tangail, Rajbari, Barguna, Jhalokathi, Pirojpur, Patuakhali, Khulna and Bagerhat) Mr. Ian Rector, Chief Technical Advisor April - June 2009 Progress Report 2

3 CDMP Structure and the Resources Sl. No. Sub- Programme 1. Capacity Building Components a) Establishment of the Policy, Programme and Partnership Development Unit (PPPDU) including TMU b) Professional skilling of MoFDM and key implementing agency staff Implementing and Sub- Implementing Agencies MoFDM, UNOPS, UNDP MoFDM, UNOPS Budget N in US$ Funde d by 4,184,845 UNDP EU 796,019 UNDP Budget for 2009 (revised) 984, Partnership Development 3. Community Empowerment a) Advocacy Programme DMB, UNOPS 273,806 UNDP 92,024 b) Training and Briefings DMB, UNOPS 1,703,139 UNDP 96,524 programmes for Disaster Management Committees a) Programme Gap Analysis MoFDM, 55,976 DFID UNOPS b) Community Risk Reduction Programmes DRR, UNOPS 595,679 DFID 68,498 c) Local Disaster Risk Reduction Fund (LDRRF) MoFDM, UNOPS 4,381,487 DFID 961,517 d) Livelihood Security Hazard Awareness MoFDM, UNDP, FAO 3,726,207 EU & UNDP 1,653, Research Information Management a) Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness b) Capacity building on climate change risk management MoFDM, UNDP DoE, UNOPS, FAO 5,777,008 EU & UNDP 1,974,012 DFID & (UNDP 3,524, , Response Management a) Establish and strengthening the capacity of the DMIC MoFDM, UNOPS 1,385,068 DFID 189,614 b) Disaster Management MoFDM, 1,012,769 EU 564,638 Information Network UNDP Total 25,818,407 8,270,556 April - June 2009 Progress Report 3

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5 Glossary of Terms ADPC Asian Disaster Preparedness Center AFD Armed Forces Division APD Academy for Planning and Development AWP Annual Work Plan BARD Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development BARI Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute BCAS Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies BCS Bangladesh Civil Service BCSAA Bangladesh Civil Services Admin Academy BFRI Bangladesh Forest Research Institute BFSCD Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence BIAM Bangladesh Institute for Administration and Management BLRI Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute BMD Bangladesh Meteorological Department BRRI Bangladesh Rice Research Institute BRTC Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation BUET Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology BUP Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad CCC Climate Change Cell CDMP Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme CLP Char Livelihood Programme CNRS Centre for Natural Resource Studies CTA Chief Technical Advisor CPP Cyclone Preparedness Programme CEGIS Centre for Environmental and Geographic Information System CRA Community Risk Assessment DAE Department of Agricultural Extension DoF Department of Fisheries DFID Department for International Development DMIC Disaster Management Information Centre DMIN Disaster Management Information Network DoE Department of Environment DG Director General DMB Disaster Management Bureau DMC Disaster Management Committee DRR Directorate of Relief and Rehabilitation DRRO District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer EC European Commission FAO Food and Agricultural Organisation GoB Government of Bangladesh HFA Hyogo Framework for Action HZM Hazard Zoning Maps ICM Integrated Crop Management ICT Information and Communications Technology IEC Information Education and Communication IED Institute for Environment & Development IPM Integrated Pest Management IWM Institute of Water Modelling LACC Livelihood Adaptation to Climate Change LDRRF Local Disaster Risk Reduction Fund LGED Local Government Engineering Department LoA Letter of Agreement MDG Millennium Development Goals MoFDM Ministry of Food and Disaster Management April - June 2009 Progress Report 5

6 MTR MoU NAEM NGO NTIWG PIO PWD PWDs RAJUK RDA RRAPs SIA SOD SUST TOT UDMC UN UNDP UNFPA UNISDR UNO UNOPS UTIWG Mid-Term Review Memorandum of Understanding National Academy for Educational Management Non Governmental Organization National Technical Implementation Working Group Project Implementation Officer Public Works Department Persons with Disability Rajdhani Unnayan Katripakhya Rural Development Academy Risk Reduction Action Plans Sub-Implementing Agency Standing Orders on Disaster Shahjalal Science and Technology University Training of Trainers Union Disaster Management Committee United Nations United Nations Development Programme United Nations Population Fund United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Upazila Nirbahi Officer United Nations Office for Project Services Upazila Technical Implementation Working Group April - June 2009 Progress Report 6

7 Table of Contents Executive Summary 8 Section 1: Context...9 Section II: Achievements: Section III: Organization and Management. 36 Section IV: Partnerships Section V: Lessons learnt and Looking toward the Future in April - June 2009 Progress Report 7

8 Executive Summary The process of consolidating Phase I activities and developing the Phase II workplan progressed a little further over the quarter. The Phase II ProDoc was discussed among government and UNDP officials at a meeting at ERD in early July with a number of issues highlighted. In May, Cyclone Aila, a Category 1 storm devastated 10 coastal districts, leaving over 190 dead and destroying the homes and livelihoods of thousands more. CDMP, and the DMIC in particular, supported the Government response and relief activities by disseminating early warning messages received from BMD, producing daily Situation Reports, and developing maps charting the activities of the GoB, UN agencies and NGOs in cyclone affected areas. This greatly helped in the coordination of separate response and relief efforts and the value of this product during future emergencies can only grow as agencies submit increasingly detailed information of their activities to the DMIC. This quarter also coincided with the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2009 in Geneva. CDMP provided a close level of support to the Bangladesh Delegation which was headed by the Minister for Food and Disaster Management. This included the minister s keynote address which was presented at the Opening Ceremony. Programmatically, CDMP is moving toward the conclusion of phase one on the 31 st December, 2009 with most components now in the process of finalizing major outputs which are expected to be completed by the end of September, EU-funded components will be implementing through to November, Some of the key activities completed during the quarter include: The compilation of all sixteen District RRAPs. The final contingency plan template for earthquake hazards in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet. A study tour on urban risk management for senior officials of the Government of Bangladesh in Thailand and the Philippines. An EC Results Oriented Monitoring mission evaluated all EU-funded components and gave a B grade for all evaluation criteria. This means that from the evaluator s perspective, the components are likely to achieve their targets. During the quarter the L version of the budget revision was approved by the GoB and UNDP. A further revision will be undertaken in September to allow for some reconciliation to take place prior to final quarter implementation leading to the preparation of the project financial report in December. Financial delivery for the FY2008/09 was 99.6% and for the 2009 calendar year to date 82% (including encumbrances). Overall project expenditure as at 30 June, 2009 was 94%. As previously reported OVI s for all components have been exceeded. April - June 2009 Progress Report 8

9 Section I: Context (This section should highlight (1) the key developments and issues related to the subject area in Bangladesh and (2) description of the key objectives and outputs of the project.) Bangladesh is recognised as a country at high risk of recurring natural and human induced hazards with on average 10 million people affected every year. Frequent floods, cyclones, river bank erosion, water-logging, drought and tornadoes significantly disrupt Bangladesh s economy and the lives and livelihoods of its population. Climate change is adding a new dimension to the risk environment with global predictions suggesting that the country could expect more intense cyclones, storm surge and flooding and that a rise in sea levels could have a significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of up to 15 million people. Bangladesh has a well established disaster management institutional framework that extends from the highest level of government through to Union and Local Government levels. Although these systems mobilise quite quickly immediately before and after a crisis event, they are not so well energized to undertake a proactive leadership role in driving risk reduction initiatives. Similarly, those officials appointed to leadership roles often lack the professional skills and competencies and are frequently transferred making capacity building a continual challenge. Although many international and national NGO s participate in Community Risk Assessment (CRA) activities there are inconsistencies with the methodologies and scope of the assessments and generally little or no interface with Local Government or government planning. Most lacked the resources to convert risk assessment activities into tangible risk reduction outcomes. Keeping track of activities across multiple organisations is difficult and duplication was often experienced. Urban drift has created significant unemployment challenges within the major cities which inturn has given rise to an increase in unplanned development including encroachment into water ways. Although Earthquakes are not a regular occurrence, three of Bangladesh s largest cities including the capital Dhaka are situated within earthquake risk zones. Though generic earthquake hazard maps are available there are no risk specific maps to guide land use planning or contingency planning at all levels. While Bangladesh is considered to be at low risk of Tsunami, storm surge is on the increase and more needs to be done to map the risks to guide early warning, land-use planning, contingency planning and awareness. Climate change is the unknown factor. While a number of global predictions have been made it is important for Bangladesh to convert these into national impact statements to guide adaptation at the development planning, sector and community levels. Even though Bangladesh has a proven record of being able to respond quickly to crisis events, there is a need to improve response planning at the district and lower levels in addition to increasing operational decision making skills of designated leaders. Communication networks exist however these are generally fragmented and not linked to the official warning centres. Existing community warning systems need also to be aligned with the levels of community risk and provide clearer guidance on actions to be taken relative to risk factors. The Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) is a collaborative effort by the Government of the People s Republic of Bangladesh, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Department for International Development (DFID), and the European April - June 2009 Progress Report 9

10 Commission (EC) which seeks to move the Bangladesh disaster management emphasis from a response and relief focus to a broader and more encompassing risk management framework. This task can only be achieved through a comprehensive approach that unites the Government, Development Partners, NGOs, the community and the private sector in a joint strategy for effective risk reduction. CDMP is a very high profile multi-hazard, multi-sector and multi-stakeholders programme with the Secretary, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management (MoFDM) as the National Programme Director. CDMP was designed in 2002 with an initial 10 components and officially started its implementation with an Inception Workshop on 17 March 2004 to support the Government of Bangladesh s efforts toward achieving MDG and PRSP targets. In August 2006 a contribution agreement between the UNDP EC was signed to include three more components. CDMP introduces the concept of risk reduction as a critical part of development planning and community safety considerations. Generally, CDMP is designed to facilitate the reduction of long-term risk and to strengthen the operational capacity to respond to emergencies and disaster situations including actions to improve recovery from these events. Key benefits associated with this approach are that: The resources and expertise of government, NGO, private sector and the community are deployed according to national priorities and community risk reduction programming needs, not organisational preference. It provides a big picture of what needs to be done and therefore acts as a mechanism for identifying gaps, monitoring and observing achievement. It provides the basis upon which formal collaborating partnerships are developed and nurtured. It facilitates the validation of new projects against country risk reduction needs It serves as a management tool for development partners and regional organisations to guide their inputs. It provides a holistic partnership framework to integrate the Programs, Priorities and Resources of Government, NGO s and Private Sector in one consolidated Risk Reduction Program: April - June 2009 Progress Report 10

11 Section II: Achievements (This section should record key results achieved and major impact or change made by the project during the quarter. It should cover (1) Policy Reform and Development; (2) Institutional Reform or Development (including all initiatives or results related to capacity building); (3) Development Results (as a result of implementing projects at the local level for change in the lives of the people); (4) Networks and Knowledge Sharing.) This section below highlights the key accomplishments for April-June 2009 (Cumulative achievements against the targeted output indicators have been presented in Attachment 1). 1. Key Activities Undertaken 1.1. Cyclone Aila Cyclone Aila struck Bangladesh on the 25 th May killing 190 people and causing significant damage to coastal provinces. CDMP supported preparedness, response and recovery efforts through the following activities: Support given to coordinate response and relief efforts between government and NGOs. 21 Situation reports were released by the DMIC. Maps charting the efforts of separate agencies were developed by DMIC, to aid cooperation and coordination in the field. A field trip to Aila affected areas was also conducted to assess the underlying causes of the devastation as well as to determine both the success of early warning systems. Cyclone resistant housing built since Cyclone Sidr, cyclone shelters and embankments were also assessed. The reports found, in summary, that failure to repair or improve embankments, combined with low levels of community preparedness in some areas, were key to explaining the extent of the damage. Major vulnerabilities in the region include an insufficient number of cyclone shelters, and a lack of functioning water, lighting and sanitation systems in existing shelters. Additionally local governments often found it difficult to determine what the wind speed readings and storm surge heights given by BMD meant for their communities in terms of risk. This indicates that early warning systems must undergo continual refinement to ensure they are relevant for all stakeholders Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2009 The second session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2009 took place in Geneva, Switzerland, during June A 5-member Bangladesh Delegation attended the event. CDMP provided a close level of support to the Bangladesh Delegation which included the following: Prepared the Bangladesh Country Paper. April - June 2009 Progress Report 11

12 Prepared the Minister, MoFDM s keynote address at the Platform. Supported the Minister, MoFDM and DG of DMB during meetings and technical sessions. Produced a series of glossy fact sheets on CDMP, Risk Reduction Action Planning, and lessons from Cyclone Aila as well as a number of posters on earthquake preparedness and contingency planning. These and other materials formed part of an information stall at the platform that was well visited. The theme of the platform was invest today for a safer tomorrow, which drew the attention of platform attendees to issues of building back better. Future platforms could potentially be improved by devoting additional discussion sessions to the theme, allowing participants to engage in more in-depth discussion of what is determined to be a key issue. Under Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr John Holmes praised the keynote address given by the Minister and declared that Bangladesh was very much at the forefront of disaster management CDMP Newsletter The Challenging Times 5 th issue has been published and disseminated to its recipients. The 5 th edition of Challenging Times, the CDMP s quarterly newsletter was published and disseminated among government and NGO counterparts and development partners. Each edition reported on the achievements made by the MoFDM against the 5 priority action areas as set out in the Hyogo Framework for Action of UNISDR. The editorial highlighted the difficulties the revolving door of staff transfers raises for capacity building in the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management. The creation of a dedicated disaster management cadre within the public service is floated as a possible solution. The newsletter has been widely distributed among government ministries and departments, development and NGO partners, private and public training and academic institutions as well as disaster management professionals. The Challenging Times is making a worthy and valuable contribution to the disaster management discourse in Bangladesh EC Results Oriented Monitoring (ROM) mission. From 3 to 6 May 2009, the 2 nd EC Results Oriented Monitoring mission visited CDMP, met CDMP team, and its counterparts. The team made a field visit, met with the BPATC (Savar), RDA (Bogra) officials and the trainees attending the TOT course organized by the respective training institutes under the Component 3d partnership arrangement. The mission also visited Shirajganj to observe the LDRRF activities and meet PIOs connected with the DMIN. The EU-financed components received B grade for all the evaluation criteria (viz. relevance and quality of design / efficiency of implementation to date / effectiveness to date/impact prospects/potential sustainability). The following final key observations and recommendations were made in the ROM mission report: Strengthen actions directed to helping farmers manage disasters. Reconsider (for exclusion) income generating activities in the RRAPs as they have no direct link with DRR. April - June 2009 Progress Report 12

13 Pursue awareness campaigns on the consequences of not observing safety regulations, especially building codes. Better embed CDMP to institutional structures which will remain after the end of the project. Introduce in training greater familiarization with the CDMP system. Introduce a systematic maintenance policy for the DMIN. Initiate actions to mainstream new electronic communication forms into GoB communication practices. Assess current status of information technology knowledge at upazila level government officials and possibly extend relevant training CRAs and RRAPs CRA is a participatory process for assessing hazards, vulnerabilities, risks, ability to cope, preparing coping strategies and finally preparing implementation plans concerning risk reduction options. The method recognizes that vulnerabilities, strategies and coping mechanisms needed to mitigate them vary from community to community and group to group i.e. women, persons with disabilities, fishermen and farmers of a same community. The following Community Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Action Plan activities have been completed over the quarter: Held validation workshops in the remaining 3 pilot districts. Compilation of all the 7 pilot District RRAPs completed by CEGIS and 100% payment disbursed. Printing of the district RRAPs in the process. Received the CRA reports of all the 111 unions conducted by 6 partner NGOs under component 3d in the 6 SIDR and 3 Flood 2007 affected districts. An experience sharing workshop with CDMP strategic partners was held to obtain feedback to help refine the CRA Guidelines. Printing of Gender & Social Inclusion Analysis Framework is underway LDRRF LDRRF Component (3c) under CDMP is a funding mechanism that addresses interventions against RRAPs to reduce community risks at the local level. During April to June 2009, this component was involved in implementing projects mainly by UDMCs with local NGOs as their technical partner. A total of 27 risk reduction interventions were implemented during the reporting period by UDMCs and PNGOs (Attachment 2). 2 lessons learnt workshops were organised by partner NGOs SAMADHAN and CNRS on completion of their activities. A DFID Mission visited a number of projects implemented with LDRRF support in Sunamganj district between 2 to 05 May 2009 The EC Results Oriented Monitoring mission has visited Sirajganj district to see risk reduction intervention projects implemented with LDRRF support on 06 May 2009 A 25-member GoB senior officials (BPATC Training participants) visited LDRRF interventions of RIC at Ramu Upazila, CODEC & RDF at Sadar Upazila and Hitoishi Bangladesh of Ukhya Upazila under Cox s Bazar district in May 2009 April - June 2009 Progress Report 13

14 A 11-member team from Afghanistan UNDP and Afghanistan Government visited DRR initiatives at Sirajgonj in June Develop Hazard Zoning Maps HZM is an effective tool for planning and decision making for hazard management. The HZM gives a composite picture of different hazard related information reflecting variations in magnitude, frequency and spatial vulnerability. CEGIS was awarded the contract to execute the assignment to develop the HZM based on CRA process to cover 64 unions and 4 pourashava under 7 vulnerable upazilas belongs to 7 pilot districts. The GIS based hazard zoning maps containing union wise basic information, livelihood pattern and different hazards vulnerable areas are developed incorporating the comments of CDMP. In the reporting period, the maps along with final report were submitted to CDMP and accordingly all corresponding payments have been made. The maps will have to be shared with the CRA implementing partners and relevant stakeholders working in the respective areas. The major results/ outputs of HZM are summaries as follows: Results: Department of Geography and Environment of Jahangir Nagar University has started using the maps for post graduate research purpose Implementation of Household Risk Reduction Plan The Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad (BUP) as per contract has completed the community level awareness activities. They have also developed and submitted a consolidated module for community and household level awareness on early warning and disaster preparedness for better livelihood security. This has been reviewed and shared with 5 existing CDMP partner NGOs working in the SIDR and flood 2007 affected areas for use in their existing awareness campaigns Completed implementation of the remaining 155 (out of 555) household level demonstration schemes Signed new contracts with 5 out of 6 CRA implementing partner entities to implement risk awareness, preparedness and risk mitigation schemes at the community and household levels in 24 unions from 16 Upazilas (Details on Schemes in Attachment 3). Results: A 262 meter canal embankment protection scheme in Tangail has been accomplished with voluntary involvement of the community people which is expected to protect around five thousand families and 1,500 hectares crop land from flooding. A total of 16 RRAP schemes have been approved till date. All the approved schemes April - June 2009 Progress Report 14

15 are under construction and comprise around 20 km of Brick Flat Soling (BFS) roads with a total budget of BDT 1,33,11,374. These roads are linking the settlements with either cyclone shelters or other safer places. There are 15 more RRAP schemes in pipeline for approval at the moment. Three schemes on embankment raising of government ponds have been approved in Morelganj Upazila of Bagerhat district to support five to ten thousand families, ensuring their access to safe drinking water. Community people were motivated to mobilize their own resources to construct pond sand filters (PSF). A design for cyclone and flood resilient low cost housing has been developed with support from CDMP expert professionals, partner entities and experts of BUET. A pilot construction of 5 houses in 5 unions of 5 districts is ongoing which are now closely monitored to a) have an estimation of cost and b) fine tune the design Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness (Component 4a) Contingency Planning for Earthquake Hazards of Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet City Corporation Risk based contingency plans for earthquake hazards are being prepared in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet city corporation areas by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC). The overall goal of this activity is to develop a comprehensive geo hazard risk reduction contingency planning strategy. This strategy is designed to address the current needs and issues at national, city and agency levels, and cover all aspects of disaster risk management from preparedness to response. In the reporting period the final contingency plan template has been developed for national, city corporations and agency levels. The template contains the tasks and responsibilities of the first responding organizations. National, city corporations and agency levels contingency plans have been planned with the direct consultation of the agencies gap and needs analyses. Draft scenario based spatial contingency plans has been developed which needs further updating. The training on contingency plans to the managers of first responding organizations such as FS&CD, CC and BMD is in progress, which will be completed by July Results: Template of contingency plans at national, city corporations and agency levels. Buildings (Dhaka 316,000 Chittagong 180,000 Sylhet 52,000), critical infrastructures and life lines in three cities are developed in GIS platform. Template and database for scenario based contingency plan in all sectors are developed. Inventories of the first and second responding organizations. April - June 2009 Progress Report 15

16 Organizations are aware of their current capacity and how to practice urban risk management through their direct participation in preparing the contingency plan Assess state of information systems and facilitate geo-hazard information sharing among GoB and NGO s GIS platforms The overall aim of this activity is to assess the state of information systems, including national meta data standards and GIS compatibility issues, and to facilitate geo hazard information sharing between GoB and NGO platforms. CEGIS has been engaged to carry out this assignment under which existing heterogeneous GIS data formats are to be converted to a standardised form for stakeholders. In the reporting period, the final report on GIS data sets and data sharing protocols has been prepared, maintaining international standards with due consideration of Bangladesh s unique risk environment. The implementation plan and guidelines finalized in April 2009 are currently being shared between stakeholders. The soft copy of GIS data sets was provided to CDMP in June Results: All the organizations in Bangladesh have agreed to follow a common metadata standard, (ISO 19115:2003) and harmonized GIS data registration system (common projection system). Geographic Metadata Standard has been recommended as national metadata standard. Data sharing policy and implementation procedures has been agreed between GIS organizations. Every GIS user organization should have a web based metadata system, which will reduce the duplication of data. GIS data is stored in DMIC under CDMP. Data will be disseminated under data sharing policy/protocol Inventory and Cataloguing of geological data The overall objective of this activity is to enrich and strengthen the DMIC database to facilitate geo hazard assessment through the collection of existing scattered geological and associate data from different organisations. Where necessary the data will be transferred into standard GIS format. This GIS data can then be used by stakeholders to manage and mitigate the impact of geo hazards. Both hard and soft copies of data inventory along with report have been prepared in the reporting period. The final report on geological data cataloguing has been prepared. April - June 2009 Progress Report 16

17 Results: Digital (GIS) list of available geological data includes: geological data, geomorphological data, borehole data, gravity and anomaly data, lineament data, hydro geological maps, structural geological maps, quaternary geological maps, digitally elevation, existing river bank erosion data, flood maps, active fault maps, seismic hazard maps, vulnerability maps, life line maps, building and infrastructure maps. The web enabled GIS based geological data catalogue software developed under the activity is a common platform of standard GIS data sets for geologists, disaster managers and planners for research and planning purposes in the field of disaster management and risk reduction Preparation of Seismic Hazard, Vulnerability and Risks Maps ADPC is executing the assignment. The objective of the activity is to develop seismic hazard, vulnerability and risk maps for critical infrastructure and building stocks of Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet city corporation areas. Under the present assignment, the seismic hazard map will be prepared based on geological engineering and fault maps. The vulnerability maps will be prepared based on the building survey, categorising buildings as per HAZUS methodology. The risk maps will be prepared based on seismic hazard and vulnerability maps following probabilistic scenario earthquakes. The risk maps will be used for the generation of final contingency plans to assist in preparedness planning of earthquake hazards. Results: Engineering geological maps of Dhaka, Chitagong and Sylhet reflect the soil behaviour in different dynamic forces. The ground of the city has been characterized with respect to shear wave velocity. Scenario based seismic hazard maps have been developed representing Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) of the city areas for Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet. Chittagong appears more hazard prone with respect to Dhaka, and Sylhet. Building inventory maps of three cities have been developed. In Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet total number of different types of buildings are mapped around 32700, and respectively. The vulnerability factor which is the most common in Dhaka city is soft story (53%). The common vulnerability factor in both Chittagong and Sylhet city is heavy overhang (38% and 36%, respectively). Among occupancy classes in all city corporation areas, residential class is the major proportion. Their proportions are 81.3%, 81.7% and 85.2% in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet, respectively. Among structural type of non-engineered building, brick in cement mortar masonry with flexible roof is the most common type in all cities. The percentage of this type is equal to April - June 2009 Progress Report 17

18 42.9, 38.5 and 59.2 in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet. For engineered building, C3 (concrete frame with masonry infill walls) is the most common class. The percentage of this type is about 27 in all three city corporation areas. From the survey results, age of buildings has been related to structural types. For example, it was found that most buildings with concrete slab-column frames (C4) are constructed less than 10 years. On the other hand, most masonry buildings with concrete floors (BC) are older than 10 years. Also, light reinforced concrete buildings (LC) have been found to be older than reinforced concrete buildings (RC). By defining road blockade potential as the building density (number of building per area) dividing by the total length in each ward. In Dhaka, this value is found to be the highest in southern part of Dhaka which is the old city. The highest values are found in wards 64 and 80, respectively. In addition, the road blockade potential in Dhaka is the highest comparing to the other city corporation areas. In Chittagong, the ratio is found to be the highest in ward 33, 34 and 20 which is the old port area. In Sylhet, the highest ratio is found in ward 11, 12 and 13 which is also the old city of Sylhet city corporation area. About 67% of road in Dhaka, 79% of road in Chittagong and 51% of road in Sylhet is located in the soil with very high liquefaction susceptibility. It is noted that the liquefaction susceptibility depends on only geological characteristic and does not consider the effect of earthquake hazard, yet. Most highway bridges in 3 city corporation areas are non-seismic design. The overlay map between liquefaction susceptibility and location of the bridge showed that there are 6 major highway bridges in Dhaka, 4 Bridges in Chittagong and 2 bridges in Sylhet which are located in moderate to very high liquefaction susceptibility areas. Two components of railway transportation system which are railway track and railway facilities were found in 3 city corporation areas. 58% of railway track in Dhaka, 99% of railway track in Chittagong and 100% of railway track in Sylhet are located in the moderate to very high liquefaction potential areas. From interviewing and expert judgment, it was found that most structure and its facility do not have a seismic design. Most of potable water pipelines in 3 city corporation areas are ductile pipe. This ductile material includes galvanized iron (GI), ductile iron (DI), mild steel (MS), PVC and steel. isles common is brittle pipe which consists of Asbestos cement (AC), cast iron (CI) and reinforced concrete (RCC). It was found that 59% in Dhaka, 86% in Chittagong and 36% in Sylhet of potable water pipeline is in the moderate to very high liquefaction potential area. From survey result, waste water treatment pipeline was found to be brittle pipe. Most of the pipe is located in very low liquefaction susceptibility area. Most natural gas pipeline in the 3 city corporation areas is arc-welded join steel pipe. 58% in Dhaka, 89% in Chittagong and 50% in Sylhet of this pipe is located in the moderate to very high liquefaction potential area. April - June 2009 Progress Report 18

19 Preparation of Tsunami and Storm Surge Inundation Risk Maps IWM is executing the assignment. The objective of this activity was to prepare inundation risk maps for tsunami using modelling techniques to predict the impact of a wave on the coast of Bangladesh. Digital Elevation Model, land use and geomorphology maps will be used to develop a complex tsunami and storm surge inundation model. This model will determine what zones are potentially at risk from storm surge and tsunami inundation events. The results will be used to guide the construction of infrastructure at coastal regions with due consideration of plinth level heights. Results: Inundation risk maps for tsunami and storm surges (maps were updated after cyclone AILA). 3 sources out of the 11 identified in the Bay of Bengal were acknowledged as tsunamigenic. Strength analysis of the cyclone shelters are conducted based on tsunami and storm surge inundation risk maps. Proposal is placed to build the future shelters following strength analysis. Proceedings on Tsunami and storm surges hazard assessment for Bangladesh published and disseminated among the national and international participants and key stakeholders. Vulnerability of cyclone shelters and coastal infrastructures is analyzed based on inundation risk maps (prepared by CEGIS and including formal and informal shelters). Those people without access to cyclone shelters have been identified based on inundation risk maps. Economic appraisals of coastal industries and livelihoods have been conducted based on inundation risk maps Update available information for cyclone shelter management for tsunami and storm surge preparedness CEGIS is executing the task. The overall objective of the activity is to update current information on the state of cyclone shelters for tsunami and storm surge preparedness. Under the present study, the structural appropriateness and operating condition of cyclone shelters are being assessed. The study will assist cyclone shelter management during cyclone and earthquake induced surges. In the reporting period, the GIS maps locating cyclone shelter distribution along with attribute data were prepared. The strength analysis, catchment area delineation and management guideline reports for the located cyclone shelter have also been prepared in reporting period. April - June 2009 Progress Report 19

20 Results: GIS maps locating formal cyclone shelters distribution developed with attributes. Mock drill regarding search and rescue operations having CPP on board is in process based on catchments area of cyclone shelters Identify Tsunami and Storm Surge Vulnerable Schools / Hospitals/ Emergency Response and Control Buildings in the Coastal Region and Evaluate the Adaptation Capacity IWM is being assigned the task. Under this assignment, the local infrastructure in coastal regions has been investigated to determine its state and potential for use as a temporary cyclone shelter. In the reporting period, GIS based maps locating coastal infrastructures with attribute data were prepared. Results: Spatial distribution maps of tsunami vulnerable school/hospital/emergency response and control buildings (informal shelters) have prepared in GIS format with their attributes. Structural strength of these buildings has been analysed and appropriate shelters identified. The database of coastal infrastructure is ready to be distributed to the stakeholders to use for taking further development work. Guidelines to improve the adaptation capacity of the tsunami/storm surge vulnerable buildings/infrastructures (including schools, hospitals, district headquarters, fire services, CPP offices, Red Crescent Offices and other emergency response buildings) have been developed. The guidelines will be used by government agencies and NGOs to inform the people taking shelter in the identified buildings during emergency. Training for CPP volunteers is in process for search, rescue and evacuation of people, using the infrastructure database Identify and appraise economic risk to the coastal livelihoods to tsunami/ cyclone event ECOMAC has been awarded the assignment. The activity aims to identify the economic risk tsunami and cyclone events pose to coastal industry and the livelihoods that such industries support. In the reporting period, the contribution made by coastal industries in supporting livelihoods has been prepared. The report on economic risk analysis of coastal industries due to storm surge and tsunami was prepared during April April - June 2009 Progress Report 20

21 Results: Analysis of the contribution of the coastal industries to support livelihood. Economic risk analysis of the coastal industries/livelihood due to storm surge and tsunami. Guideline development to reduce the risk to coastal livelihood and national economy. Key livelihood generation industries of the coastal areas mapped and analysed for their economic contribution to GDP Training, Advocacy and Awareness for Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards ADPC has made partnership agreements with the National Earthquake Society for Earthquake Technology, Nepal and Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Centre to assist in training and advocacy interventions. These include, school evacuation drills, fire safety and evacuation training for managers, training for decision makers, engineers, managers on tsunami and storm surge preparedness documentary production and materials development for training and awareness raising School safety and evacuation drills: The school evacuation drills were held in 28 schools at Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong with the direct participation of around 1500 students and 56 teachers. The objective of the training was to educate participants about earthquake preparedness activities before, during and after an earthquake. The training consisted of three phases: evaluate the school structure and develop evacuation paths with the participation of school teachers and students, organize safety and evacuation training and drills, and develop participants first aid and communication skills. Results: Students and teachers are aware of evacuation paths. Students and teachers are trained on safety, evacuation and first aid. Communities are increasingly aware of the part schools play in community preparedness Fire safety and Evacuation: Training of the Managers of Critical Infrastructure With an objective of training life-line utility and safety managers of public and private critical infrastructure, CDMP organized three different training sessions conducted by thetraining and Advocacy team of ADPC along with the assistance from Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), during the reporting period of April June, With all these three training around 90 mid and April - June 2009 Progress Report 21

22 high level managers were trained selected from more than 40 different public and private organizations working with Life line utilities. The main purpose of this training was to equip the managers intellectually on fire safety and evacuation process. The scope of the events covered preparedness, emergency planning, incident prevention and incident response, particularly in an earthquake scenario. Results: Infrastructure managers assessed the safety of their own organization and are aware what to do regarding fire safety and evacuations Preparing the Managers of Coastal Infrastructure on Tsunami Hazards and Vulnerability To familiarise policy makers with tsunami hazard in Bangladesh, a very technical type of training was organized titled as Tsunami Hazards and Vulnerability for Decision Makers/planners and Managers of Coastal infrastructure by the joint effort of ADPC, IWM and CDMP during May 19- May 21, This training was offered solely for government officials from three different departments i.e. CPP, LGED and local level admin professionals. 35 officials attended this training. Results: Managers and planners of coastal areas are aware of the physical threat of tsunami and storm surges. Managers and planners of the coastal areas are educated on the level of preparedness of the Government and how to utilize existing resources for risk reductions and risk transfer in coastal area Training of Trainers: Urban Volunteer Development In order to perform search and rescue activities, offer first aid during disaster and provide comprehensive support to emergency forces, Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) directorate with the help of CDMP, organized two Training of Trainers (ToT) to develop trainers for the urban volunteer development programme for three city corporations of Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong. With two ToTs, organized by FSCD and conducted at FSCD training complex, Mirpur a total of 48 mid and junior level fire fighting officials were trained. As per the programme details designed beforehand, these trained fire fighting officials will select a heterogeneous group from respective community, to train up as urban volunteer so that they can extend their able hand of assistance, while disaster strikes. April - June 2009 Progress Report 22

23 Results: ToT participants are trained on urban search and rescue and first aids with the senior official of FSCD ToT participants are providing training to develop community level urban volunteers Community Level Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CLCSSR): Urban Volunteer Development ( MoU with Fire Service and Civil Defence) A programme has been launched to develop Urban Volunteers with the technical assistance of Fire Service & Civil Defence Directorate. In Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet, FSCD has planned to develop 600 volunteers with the support of city corporations to provide elementary training on search and rescue and first aid. The objective of the training is to train the community people to support the regular forces of the government during a period of emergency. In order to accomplish this project FSCD personnel already conducted eight training sesssions in Chittagong and Sylhet. With this training a total number of 320 community people were trained on performing search and rescue activities, offering first aid during disaster and providing comprehensive support to emergency forces. As per program design, these urban volunteers are expected to extend assistance when disaster strikes. Results: Community level volunteers are trained on search and rescue as well as first aid. Mayors and councillors of city corporations are aware of the community level training. Communities understand the importance of urban volunteers assistance to the government in periods of emergency. Sylhet City Corporation will develop volunteers with their own resources. Chittagong City Corporation will provide computer support to the FSCD office in Chittagong to develop a small Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) for urban disaster preparedness Time-predictable fault modelling and quaternary geological mapping Dr. Michio Morino has been appointed to delineate active faults and to prepare a timepredictable model. He has analyzed satellite images, conducted field investigations and developed geological trench works in 7 locations. Based on the investigations, three major fault lines have been identified in Bangladesh: the plate boundary fault (PBF) in the eastern periphery of the country, Dauki fault in the north-eastern part of the country and Madhupur fault (blind fault) in the central part of the country. The recurrence period of these faults was also estimated using C14 dating data and behaviour of the near-surface quaternary geological layers. In order to support active fault mapping and modelling activities, a national expert to delineate the quaternary geological maps of the trench area has been recruited and he has submitted reports on the quaternary geomorphology and geology of the trench sites. April - June 2009 Progress Report 23

24 Results: Seismic microzonation maps were developed based on time-predictable fault modelling. Data and information are completely new for the country and are used for academic research. Quaternary geomorphology and geology is available of the trench area. Active fault mapping and modelling is used as an awareness tools for decision makers Climate Change Cell Climate Change Modelling Climate Change Cell initiated modelling activities to improve the capacity in the arena of climate change modelling. All the commissioned studies (under prediction modelling and economic modelling) have been completed. Title of Project Climate Impact Scenarios for Bangladesh (Generation of PRECIS scenarios for Bangladesh) Characterizing long term changes of Bangladesh Impact Assessment of Climate Change Environment Cost of the Climate Change Implementing Org. BRTC-BUET BRTC-BUET IWM CNRS Key result/outcome Projection of Climatic parameters (rainfall, temperature) for 2030, 2050 & 2070 including projection maps. Evaluated & characterized long-term changes in rainfalls, air temperatures evaporation and solar radiation at different stations of the BMD. Assessed possible impacts of climate changes on agriculture and irrigation water demand. Increased flooding area due to climate change, inundation depth and duration map for each Upazilla, combined effect of increased precipitation and SLR on flooding in the coastal area, frequency of severe flood following climate change and Sea Level Rise scenario. Framework for assessing and estimating environmental cost (value) of the climate change scenario. April - June 2009 Progress Report 24

25 Work order for printing the final documents has been issued and the final copies of the reports have been handed over to the vendor for print. It is expected that by July 2009 the printed copy of the reports will be available Awareness Campaign Development of awareness toolkits on climate risks and adaptation for different level and stakeholders has been completed. The toolkits include: IEC kit for national level government officers. IEC kit for local level government officers. IEC kit for schools. Compilation of good practices in climate risk management and adaptation. The materials that have been produced under the IEC Toolkit include: Comic book and games for children featuring climate change. Fact sheets featuring climate challenges (MDGs, health, food, water, livelihood etc.). Briefing guides on understanding and communicating climate risks and management. Booklets, multimedia clips, documentary, addressing climate change. Ninety (90) sets of awareness materials have been sent to the member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). Initiatives to reprint some of the IEC materials have been taken in view of the demands from the stakeholders. The reprinted materials will be available for dissemination by July Adaptation Research All the adaptation research projects have been completed. Work order for printing the final documents has been issued and the final copies of the reports have been handed over to the vendor for print. It is expected that by July 2009 the printed copy of the reports will be available. April - June 2009 Progress Report 25

26 Project Initiative Climate Change, Gender and Vulnerable Groups in Bangladesh Adaptive Crop Agriculture Including Innovative Farming Practices in the Haor Basin Crop Insurance as a Risk Management Strategy in Bangladesh Climate Change and Health Impacts in Bangladesh Adaptive Crop Agriculture Including Innovative Farming Practices in the Coastal zone Climate change and its impact on transmission dynamics of cholera Key result or outcome Identified the gender specific impacts of climate change and examples of climate change adaptation measures. Impacts on some specific vulnerable groups were also identified. Barriers of the adaptation measures implementation were also identified with recommendations to overcome the barriers. Short duration Boro rice, different appropriate technologies, more feasible cropping pattern, more profitable cash crops. Actual demand for crop insurance in project areas identified as well as the obstacles to the introduction of crop insurance and how these obstacles could be addressed. Co-relation between climate induced extreme events (weather variability, floods, drought and salinity) and the health problems of community established as well as recommendations for coping. Adaptive salt tolerant feasible crops and technologies under different climate change scenarios. Co-relation between climatic variables and occurrence of cholera identified. Development of a model that describes climate change impacts on cholera transmission in Bangladesh. A National Workshop will be organized by August 2009 to launch the published reports Supports for Disaster Management Information Network (Component 5b) Design, test and demonstrate a DMIN down to household level Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) has signed a contract agreement with CDMP for a professional consulting service to design, test and demonstrate a DMIN down to household level under component 5b. ADPC has made an internal arrangement to implement the work jointly with a local organization named Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS). In the reporting period, the draft report on communication mapping and planning at community levels was submitted by the SIA, which is currently under review at CDMP. The SIA has started preparatory works for piloting the local level information flow network for three prominent disasters i.e. cyclone, flood and river erosion in three most vulnerable districts identified through results of field study and secondary documents Design, develop and implement the DMIN portal The Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) in association with BDCOM Online limited is implementing the activity of component 5b to developing a disaster management web portal. In the reporting period, the test run of the software has been completed. The final version of the software together with all relevant documents was submitted to CDMP. The DMIN portal has April - June 2009 Progress Report 26

27 been uploaded and is now online, with a new domain purchased. It is accessible at The DMIN portal is expected to be launched during next quarter. The PIOs received ICT training to use the DMIN portal to receive information on disasters like flood and cyclone. The extend to which, the DMIN portal is used by PIOs, DDRROs and other stakeholders for relevant disaster information will be studied in the next quarter to assess the usability of the software Operation and maintenance of ICT equipments in PIO offices A questionnaire survey of the PIOs who attended the ICT training course from 89 Upazilas enquired into the availability, functioning and usage of the equipment provided by CDMP. It also sought to determine the reasons if the equipment is not usuable. The equipment provided to PIOs includes a desktop computer, printer, photocopier, ups, scanner, fax and edge modem. The analysis showed that all the PIOs (235 Upazila) received all the equipments mentioned above and most of the equipments are in place and functional. Many PIOs are yet to learn how to operate the fax machines and thus, in 50 % of the Upazilas, fax is not in use although the devices are there. In some of the places there are issues with the photocopy machines. This is likely due to PIOs not using the recommended papers as per machine requirements resulting in 37% of the photocopy machines being inoperable. Some printers are not in use for want of cartridges. Papers and toners are required approximately in 60% of the upazilas under the survey. The CDMP monitoring Team together with ICT staff is visiting PIO offices to solve the problems preventing the equipment from functioning properly. A follow up study will be conducted in the next quarter Internet connection in PIO offices In the reporting period, a total of 200 edge modems were installed in upazila PIO offices to provide internet connection. This activity was aimed to strengthen the information flow network from CDMP to upazila levels for better information management for disaster preparedness as well as post disaster activities. All the PIOs have received on the job training by the CDMP IT experts at their own working stations. A total 235 PIO offices will be under internet connection by end of July Through the field study it was observed that 48 % of the PIOs are browsing the internet from the edge modem given by CDMP and mostly they are using internet for ing Livelihood Adaptation to Climate Change (LACC) II The Livelihood Adaptation to Climate Change Project phase II (LACC-II), a subcomponent (SC) of CDMP was launched in the month of February The project is a continuation of LACC-I which concluded in the month of September The project has successfully mobilized the local community and has brought the project activities at the farmers field in close collaboration with number of other stakeholders. In comparison to LACC-I, the innovative features of LACC-II include: (i) More emphasis on a systematic process of integrating additional allied livelihood sectors, i.e. fisheries, livestock and forestry; (ii) Enhanced outreach, as part of the institutionalization of the learning process; (iii) Integration of the livelihood adaptation April - June 2009 Progress Report 27

28 learning process in the DAE s IPM/ICM schools to promote the replication and dissemination of successfully tested good adaptation practices; (iv) More emphasis on analysis and recommendations regarding the potential for up-scaling and mainstreaming the successfully pilot tested livelihood adaptation options into development planning and policy decisions. Activities over the quarter The main activities during the quarter (April-June) included the implementation of the adaptation technologies at the farmers field, institutionalization at the local levels, meetings with the concerned departments/organizations, local government authorities, disaster management committees at upazilas and union levels and mobilizing the local community. Farmers of the project villages have been provided with the field technical and operational guidance in implementation of the adaptation demonstrations at their fields. The project has provided the monitoring process and tools to the field level officers and farmers so that the outputs, results and impacts of the project interventions are timely and appropriately captured, documented and analysed. Strengthening of the institutional mechanism has been regular process as vehicle for providing up to date and coherent technical and other necessary guidance to the project. National Technical Implementation Working Group (NTIWG) and Upazila Technical Implementation Working Group (UTIWG) have been serving as a vital link among the farmers, local representatives, extension staff, officers, experts and scientists. These groups conduct meetings at national and upazila levels to review and validate the adaptation activities proposed by the farmers and community, based on its socio-economic suitability, technical and environmental feasibility etc. The groups also facilitate the implementation of adaptation option demonstrations by providing technical inputs to farmers and other DAE / FAO staff. One of the major roles of the UTIWG in this quarter has been to review and validate the adaptation options proposed by the farmers and UDMC members for the Kharif-I season. During the quarter, the collaborative process with relevant line departments and specialized research institutes has been strengthened through meetings with the heads of the departments/institutes, including the DGs of DAE, DoL, DoF, and technical counterparts in BARI, BRRI, BFRI and ADPC. Formal collaboration with the Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) has been set off by signing letter of agreement (LoA). BLRI has prepared and shared their plan with the project and has participated, along with other institutes, in project coordination meeting and NTIWG workshop. The project has also successfully completed the collection and documentation of the Kharif-II 2008 and Rabi adaptation demonstration monitoring results, initiated the analysis of the data and results. The implementation of the Kharif-I 2009 season adaptation option demonstrations are underway at the farmers fields at all upazilas. These are being continually supported and monitored. In order to comply with the seasonal requirement the preparation for Kharif-II 2009 has been undertaken. The learning process of Climate Field School is improving in the existing DAE Farmers Field Schools. The community farmers are introduced to the learning process through demonstration of the project promoted adaptation practices and social mobilization programmes. April - June 2009 Progress Report 28

29 Visit by Agriculture Department from Government of Nepal A team from the Agriculture Department, Government of Nepal visited the project activities during this quarter. The visit created an opportunity for sharing the lessons and experiences of each other in the field of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation in agriculture. The project has been benefited by the acknowledgement and appreciation of the good works and recommendations for improvement in the areas of more women involvement, greater incorporation of livestock and poultry in the adaptation practices. Extension to project The project has requested a no cost extension to UNDP up to December The extension is being granted and the underlying reasons and justifications are being prepared, along with the details of the activities carried out against original work plan, and the ones to be implemented during the remaining six months. 2. Policy Reform and Development 2.1. Climate Change Cell Cell drafted answers to the climate change related questions to the prime minister and the state minister for Environment to be asked in the parliamentary session. Meeting with Clinton Climate Foundation (21 April 09) about introducing Emission Tracker Software in Bangladesh through Department of Environment. Prepared first draft of concept note for DoE on Climate Change Project (for proposed CDMP phase II) Contribution of CCC expert in various events: - Steering committee meeting on 07 April Keynote paper in the Modelling workshop organized jointly by Hadley Centre and British High commission (21 April 09). - Workshop on climate change project screening tools at DPHE (05 May 09). - Discussion meeting on addressing climate change in ICZMP (II) project (17 May 09). - Attended the Leadership Orientation Programme for the Members of Parliament on Climate Change as a panel discussant held on 10 June 2009, jointly organized by All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and People s Empowerment Trust (PET). - Attended the discussion meeting on Climate Change and the Budget organized by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and People s Empowerment Trust (PET) on 16 June Keynote paper in the Seminar on Climate Change: Effect, Mitigation and Adaptation organized by the Civil Engineering Division of the Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) held on June 27, Honorable Minister, April - June 2009 Progress Report 29

30 ministry of Food and Disaster Management was present as the chief guest. 3. Institutional Reform and Development (Including all initiatives or results related to capacity building) 3.1. Capacity Strengthening of DMCs Component 2b improved the capacity of Disaster Management Committees with the following activities: Prepared the outline for a training curriculum on early warning systems, cyclone and flood. Organised comprehensive Disaster Management Follow up training for Upazila level DMC in 9 upazilas of the programme districts. 319 participants attended the courses. Prepared further schedule for Comprehensive Disaster Management Follow up training at upazila and district levels ICT training for PIOs by Component 5b In the reporting period, a total 89 PIOs attended a 5 day ICT training course in Dhaka. The course was aimed to develop the knowledge and skills of the PIOs in the field of ICT. Through the evaluation it was observed that 85% of the participants improved their ICT knowledge in attending the course. The remaining 15% could not improve their knowledge very much. The main reasons for not improvement were found age barrier and difficulty in becoming acquainted with the technology. A follow up field study will be conducted in the next quarter to observe the application of the acquired knowledge through utilization of the provided ICT equipments in the PIO offices Implementation of the National Disaster Management Training and Education Strategies Signed MoU with 12 organizations including public universities and government institutions to implement the DMT strategies. Under the signed MoU three field trips were held for 146 government high officials to get practical experiences about cyclone Sidr affected areas. Total 8 workshops were held for 230 professionals and students working in the DM field. Total 5 ToT courses were organized for 132 professionals working in the DM field in different GoB organizations and academic institutions. Details on the TOT Courses are described below: Training of Trainers (ToT): Capacity building of service providers at RDA: Three ToT (Training of the trainers) were organized by Rural Development Academy during the months of April- June, 2009 for distinguished academicians, with an expectation that this knowledge will help April - June 2009 Progress Report 30

31 them design the Disaster Management Training course at their respective universities. It is to be noted that Rural Development Academy (RDA) is one of the most reputed public training institutes and this is the first time that they have organised these types of courses themselves. The objective of organizing these events was to streamline DM into the regular academic exposures to ensure reduced income loss due to Disaster, and enhancing community resilience through knowledge improvement. With this main objective, these ToTs were organized to foster collaboration with the interested parties (public and private academic institutions) to revisit and update the existing Disaster related training course(s) module by incorporating the best practices or international knowledge on disaster risk reduction and emergency response management. Till date, with these ToTs, a total of 82 faculty members (lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors and professors) from different public and private institutes providing tertiary level education, have been trained. Training of Trainers (ToT): Capacity building of service providers at BARD: Two ToTs were also organized by Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development during the reporting period (April- June, 2009) for distinguished faculty members (lecturers, assistant professors, associate professors and professors) with an expectation that this knowledge will help them designing the Disaster Management Training course at their respective universities more effectively. BARD is another state-owned training institute with a diversified trainers pool. These ToTs were organized to foster collaboration with the interested parties (public and private academic institutions) to revisit and update the existing Disaster related training course(s) module by incorporating the best practices or international knowledge on disaster risk reduction and emergency response management. Till date, with these ToTs, a total of 50 faculty members from different public and Private institutes, have been reached/ trained Signed an MoU with NCTB to facilitate Revisiting Disaster Curricula inclusion process in primary to higher secondary level. A day long workshop, organized by National Curricula & Text book Board (NCTB) and sponsored by CDMP was held on April 29, 2009 to revisit the national academic curricula for primary, secondary and higher secondary students. Around 60 academic experts attended the event that took place at the National Academy for Education Management (NAEM) auditorium. The primary objective of organizing the event was to stream-line disaster education. One key issue the National Academic System is currently facing is a lack of updated knowledge and limited sharing of modern development on disaster management concepts and practices. Keeping this hurdle in mind, CDMP is trying to bring about the policy changes so that the overall academic environment is improved with current disaster management information. In the reporting period, all 12 public universities and government institutions were engaged to finalize the course curricula for the diploma and professional courses on disaster management under the signed financial contracts. Details are as follows: April - June 2009 Progress Report 31

32 Looking into what we have and what else needs to be achieved: Disaster Management Workshops at Jahangirnagar University. Department of Geography & Environment (DoGE) and Department of Environmental Sciences (DES) of Jahangirnagar University arranged day long workshops on April 05, 2009 and April 16, 2009 respectively, at university premises. These CDMP sponsored programmes were attended by a number of faculty members from different public and private institutes, engaged in tertiary level education. At the workshop, current graduate and undergraduate curricula were presented to see at what extent disaster related info has already been incorporated. The objective of this exercise was to find scope to further enrich the academic syllabi. Apart from syllabus enriching, another goal was to design five day disaster training programmes, with an objective of professionalizing disaster management Revisiting resources: Disaster Management Workshops at Dhaka University. Department of Sociology (DoS) and Institute of Social Welfare & Research (ISWR) under University of Dhaka, organized day long Expert Consultation Workshops on Disaster Management Curriculum for Post-Graduate Diploma and Professional Training Programme on June 03 and June 21 respectively at the Center for Excellence, University of Dhaka. Both the workshops were attended by a number of renowned academicians, invited from numerous public and private institutes offering tertiary level academic programmes and inaugurated by Vice Chancellor, University of Dhaka. The three objectives included - i) Updating the existing curricula on Disaster Management at graduate and post graduate level. ii) Developing a module on Disaster Management for the post graduate diploma by sharing knowledge and information from participants. iii) Finalize topics to be incorporated in the proposed 5-day-long training course on Disaster Management with an overall objective of professionalizing disaster management Khulna University: National level Expert Consultation workshops By the end of reporting period (April-June, 2009) three national level expert consultation workshops were organized by Bio-technology & Genetic Engineering (BGE) discipline on June 28, Urban & Rural Planning (URP) on June 29 and Environmental Science Discipline (ESD) on June 29, All the consultation workshops were inaugurated by the honourable Vice Chancellor of Khulna University and attended by numerous nationally recognized academicians from lecturer of professor level. At the workshop, current graduate and undergraduate curricula were presented to see at what extent disaster related info has already been incorporated. The objective of this exercise was to find scope to further enrich the academic syllabi. Apart from syllabus enriching, another goal was to design five day disaster training programmes, with an objective of professionalizing disaster management Exposure to Government Officials: CDMP activities - visited and reviewed by Admin experts April - June 2009 Progress Report 32

33 An exposure visit organized by Bangladesh Civil Services Admin Academy (BCSAA) and sponsored by CDMP was held during April 20-23, Assistant Commissioners of Government of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, lead by BCSAA faculty members and headed by Director of Admin, BCSAA were taken to visit CDMP program areas in the southern areas (Patuakhali, Barguna and Jhalokathi) of Bangladesh. Participants of 65 th and 66 th min academy regular courses (ACAAA) were also taken on this visit. The objective of the program was to familiarise GoB administration experts with formulating and implementing community based risk reduction action plans facilitated by implementing partner organizations with the help of members of local government. Two special exposure visits for high level GoB officials (deputy secretaries and joint secretaries) were arranged during the reporting period (April-June, 2009) so that these key implementing partners of GoB can benefit from an overall image of impacts CDMP activities are attributed for. This specific exposure visit was arranged for Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) participants from 64 th and 65 th ACAD course and was facilitated by CDMP monitoring professionals. CDMP facilitated these 'visiting programmes' to orient high level GOB officials with CDMP activities and modalities that ensures local participation and, to get informally assessed by the experienced eyes of government representatives with administrative expertise. The focus of the event was set on 'sharing the procedure and functionality of formulating and implementing community based Risk Reduction Action Plan (RRAP) facilitated by private partners through ensuring participation and ownership of the serving community. Apart from achieving these stated objectives, this activity of orienting admin cadres officials, was rationalized as an immediate response from CDMP to Government s Standing Order on Disaster (SOD 1 st Draft). According to this order, every government sponsored training program must have a provision to discuss disaster management. CDMP met this provision by offering practical exposure to disaster management at the field level Study tour in the Philippines on Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness The Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness component of CDMP (4a) organized a study tour programme for one week in the period during 9-15 April, 2009 to Thailand and the Philippines. The objective of the tour was to familiarize senior officials of the GoB with the measures taken in both countries for urban disaster risk management. The team making the study tour consisted of nine members headed by the secretary, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management (MoFDM). In Thailand, the team learnt of the provisions of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act 2007, the countries foremost piece of legislation on this issue. Moreover, representatives of the Department of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources were provided with presentations on landslides and earthquake hazard management in Thailand. In Philippines, Bangladesh team visited three city corporations, Dagupan, Marikana and Makati city, to observe their initiatives for urban risk reduction. Moreover, the team visited the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Education, Office of Civil Defence (OCD) and Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (PHIVOLCS) to learn from their disaster management strategies. National Disaster Management Center is the nodal point for implementing disaster risk reduction activities with the coordination of Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Education and other scientific organizations. Emergence Operations Centers (EOC) are found available in all the city corporations of April - June 2009 Progress Report 33

34 Philippines visited. Moreover, Government has taken initiatives to mainstreaming disaster management in local development plans. City corporations ability to manage disasters in Bangladesh can be strengthened by hosting EOC in their compounds. The Ministry of Food and Disaster Management (MoFDM) with the assistance of Local Government Ministry can work together in this end. After the study tour, a debriefing meeting took place in the MoFDM conference room with the tour participants. It was decided that the experiences of the tours will be shared with the line ministries with some recommendations. Recommendations mainly focused on the reinforcement of the implementation of the building code, and segmentation of Dhaka City Corporation into a number of City Corporations like Metro-Menila to improve management. Results: A report has been prepared on the study tour. Secretary, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management has taken the initiative enforce of building code implementation through RAJUK and City Corporations. Armed Force Division (AFD) has taken the initiative to conduct school safety and evacuation training as seen in the Philippines. A recommendation will be forwarded to line ministries on urban risk reduction through MoFDM Procurement of fire fighting and search and rescue equipments for the Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence (BFSCD), Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB), and Public Works Department (PWD) CDMP has been processing the documents to procure fire fighting and search and rescue equipments for BFSCD following earthquake contingency plans and the need assessment of BFSCD. Equipments for BFSCD include, four wheeler water mist system, pump driven water mist system, two wheeler water mist system, air ventilator/confined space rescue system, cold cut system, come along / ratchet cable puller, air lifting bag, search camera, thermal image camera, wood circular saw, rotary hammer drill and rescue jack. Procurement of geotechnical and geophysical equipments for the Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB), Public Works Department (PWD), and some academic institutions is also in process. Soil testing equipment for geotechnical and geophysical investigations include, normal shear, normal triaxial, cyclic triaxial, consolidation, PS logging, ferroscan and shake table. CDMP developed the technical specifications and estimated budget of the equipments and forwarded to UNDP to organize procurement procedures. In May, 2009 both the technical and financial proposal received from the vendors fire fighting/search and rescue and geotechnical/geophysical equipments. The technical proposals for both types of equipment have been evaluated in the reporting periods. April - June 2009 Progress Report 34

35 4. Development Results (as a result of implementing projects at the local level for change in the lives of the people) Direct: The development and implementation of Household Risk Reduction Plan allows for peoples vulnerability to different types of hazards and options for their mitigation to be identified both the household and community levels. The 27 risk reduction interventions made in this quarter under the LDRRF have reduced the vulnerabilities of communities in 24 unions. These vulnerabilities were identified by the respective communities themselves, and implemented by the UDMCs that represent them acting to mainstream DRR at the local level. Indirect: The DMIC s role as a coordination focal point between government, international organizations and NGOs during Cyclone Aila, helped to reduce replication and delivery gaps in relief. The precedents established during Aila have formed a solid foundation to further develop cooperation between stakeholders ensuring that no community goes unassisted during a disaster. District coordination meetings have created an effective platform for open discussion on risk reduction issues at the district level. Through these meetings, partner NGOs and UDMCs are held accountable for their activities to DMCs and other stakeholders. 5. Networks and Knowledge Sharing 5.1. Component 2A The component has completed the following knowledge sharing activities over the quarter: To mark the UN declared World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June 2009, CDMP Advocacy Component organized a national seminar on the theme of day in RDEC Conference Room with Secretary, MoFDM as Chief Guest. Renowned Environmental Scientist Dr. Ainun Nishat presented the key note paper while 150 representatives from different scientific, agricultural, environmental and other relevant Govt. and Non-Government organizations participated in the seminar. A workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Media was held on 18 April 2009 at BIAM Hall Room with the participation of 40 journalists from electronic and print media. The participants learned information and report writing techniques on earthquake preparedness, climate risk adaptation and early warning. The Director General, Disaster Management Bureau inaugurated the workshop and resource persons from UNDP, Bangladesh Metrological Department and CDMP facilitated the working sessions. Finalised the text and edition of the Disaster Dictionary (Bangla Version) and prepared the text for CDMP Newsletter, 6 th Issue scheduled to be published in July April - June 2009 Progress Report 35

36 5.2. LDRRF A total of 24 Inception Workshops were held at Union level on risk reduction interventions implemented by Union Disaster Management Committees (UDMCs) with technical support from a local NGO. All members of the UDMCs including UNOs and representatives of local NGOs were present in the workshops Climate Change Cell The cell has completed the following knowledge sharing activities over the quarter: The Climate Change Database in the Climate Change Cell has been installed and is fully functional. The database has more than 200 data layers under ten datasets: Natural & geographic, Physical/infrastructure, Socio-economic, Hydro meteorological, Agriculture, Emission, Causative factors, CC impact & disaster, Adaptation & intervention, Mitigation, Institution, International context. Various institutions and personnel have accessed the database and make use of data and information from the Climate Change Database regularly. Climate Change website has been fully functional and being updated regularly. Visit for resources and news on events 5.4. Training and knowledge sharing network A training and knowledge sharing network has been established with a number of Universities, e.g. University of Dhaka, Khulna University, Jahangirnagar University, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, University of Rajshahi, Shahjalal University of Science and technology, Sylhet, Maolana Bhashani University of Science and Technology, Chittagong University of Engineering and technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, BRAC university, Independent University, Internal University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka. Similarly training network has been developed with Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development, Comilla, Rural Development Academy (RDA), National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM), Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC), BCS Administration Academy, Dhaka, Academy for Planning and Development (APD), Defence Service Command and Staff College (DSCSC) and Armed Forces Division. Section III: Organisation and Management (This section should record key results in (1) organization structure and management arrangements; (2) Staffing or Specialized Capacities and (3) Budget and Delivery by major outputs.) April - June 2009 Progress Report 36

37 Organization and Management Structure of CDMP Comprehensive Disaster Comprehensive Management Disaster Programme Management (CDMP) Programme (CDMP) NPD CTA MoFDM NPME 3c 5a DGDMB T&AS DGDRR EC-TM DGDoE No structure established to date??? T&PS Advocacy CM 2a CM 2b TE 2b RRS 3b CM 3b 3d 4a 5b CCC CM 4b DoE Staff Regional (SAARC/ASEAN/ISDR) and National Level Regional Cooperation/Capacity Building/Advocacy Programmes Urban/District/Upazila/Union and Community programmes Field Service Delivery Incorporating 3c and 5a Climate Change Research/Modeling/Ca pacity Building/Awareness Integrated Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting System CDMP Management Structure CDMP Experts/Advisors April - June 2009 Progress Report 37