Governance

The institutional structures and processes that drive decision-making and management of DRR programs at regional, national and local level. This theme also includes institutions, legislations, policies and coordination mechanisms such as regional and national platforms.

Latest Governance additions in the Knowledge Base

Documents and publications

3 September 2007

Legal and institutional aspects of integrated flood management

This publication examines the role of (water) law in the context of Integrated Flood Management. The result is a panoramic study of the necessary interfaces in this subject area, with a view to identifying best practices that might be studied in more

Documents and publications

30 August 2007

A preliminary assessment of the agricultural sector in the aftermath of Hurricane Dean

This final report provides a breakdown of damages per parish and by industry. The preliminary assessments, as well as the responses from International Development Partners were instrumental in crafting strategies to respond appropriately to the crisis.

Policies and plans

3 June 2007

Burkina Faso: Decree No. 2007-740 / PRES / PM / MECV / MEF adopting the National Adaptation and Climate Change Adaptation Program of Action

This Decree adopts the National Climate Change Adaptation Program of November 2007.

Policies and plans

21 March 2007

Vietnam: National strategy for natural disaster prevention, response and mitigation to 2020

The general goal of the national strategy for natural disaster prevention, response and mitigation to 2020 is to mobilize all resources to effectively implement disaster prevention, response and mitigation from now up to 2020.

Policies and plans

1 January 2006

Saint Lucia hazard mitigation policy and natural hazard mitigation plan

The Hazard Mitigation Policy (HMP) has been designed to reinforce the institutional and popular hazards mitigation. The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) details the HMP orientations with more specific measures.

Earthquake and Tsunami 2004 Indonesia Preliminary Damage and Loss Assessment

Documents and publications

12 November 2005

Indonesia Preliminary Damage and Loss Assessment: the December 26, 2004 Natural Disaster

This document represents a preliminary assessment of damages and losses in Indonesia due to the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami.

Documents and publications

19 October 2005

Focus on recovery: A holistic framework for recovery in New Zealand

Focus on Recovery provides a framework for recovery planning and management in New Zealand for local government, Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups and government departments.

Documents and publications

10 August 2005

Indonesia, notes on reconstruction, the December 26, 2004 natural disaster: the Consultative Group on Indonesia, January 19-20, 2005

This report, Indonesia: Preliminary Notes on Reconstruction sets the groundwork by highlighting a range of possible responses based on existing domestic programs and borrowing from global best practices.