37th Regional training course on disaster management (DMC 37)
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to provide comprehensive disaster management knowledge and skills to enhance the capabilities of executive managers who have key disaster management responsibilities. It is designed to enable professionals working in disaster management, development and donor agencies to effectively integrate disaster management into their development programs and policies. Participants will be encouraged to develop key skills and adopt proactive attitudes through participation in interactive lectures and reflection on a range of key issues raised during discussions and practical activities.
Objective
By completing the DMC course, the participants will learn how to: develop effective strategies and systems for disaster prevention, mitigation, response and recovery; apply risk management processes in order to identify, assess and deal with disaster risk assessment; utilize an emergency coordination center to manage disaster events; assess key implementation issues and requirements in disaster management
Course delivery strategy
The course will promote the sharing of relevant technical and managerial skills and knowledge and will equip participants with appropriate decision making, strategic and analytical processes. It will encourage participants to think creatively and will utilize contemporary adult learning methodologies, including: Interactive lectures, Classroom exercises, Work sheets, Discussions, Research, Group work, Exercise/Simulation activities, Presentation, Video shows and instructional games.
Participants are asked to participate fully in all of the above course activities. Certificates will only be awarded to participants who complete all course requirements.
Course curriculum
Module 1: Defining the Problem
This introductory module is designed to inform participants of the:
Global Disaster Risk Situation
Basic Concepts and Terminologies in Disaster Management
Disaster and Development
Comparison of Urban and Rural Development Characteristics
Introduction to Disaster Risk Management Process
Hazard Assessment
Vulnerability, Capacity and Risk Assessment
This module concludes with simulation exercise on Risk Assessment.
Module 2: Preparedness Planning
Overview of Preparedness Planning and Concepts
Preparedness for Water and Sanitation in Emergencies
Preparedness for Emergency Health
Mental Health and Disaster Preparedness
Role of Media in Emergencies
Preparedness Considerations in Organizing Relief Delivery and Logistics
Planning for Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis
Evacuation Planning Considerations
Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction: Concepts, Practice and Guidelines for Preparedness
Damage and Loss Estimation Assessment in Recovery Planning
Importance of Gender Aspects in Recovery Planning
Establishing End to End Early Warning Systems
Mainstreaming Disaster Management in Development Planning
Prevention and Mitigation Implementation Framework
This module includes exercises on DANA and Preparedness Planning.
Module 3: Emergency Response
Emergency Response Management: Principles and Concepts
Response Case Studies
Emergency Coordination Center: Information Recording and Documentation
Information Management
Emergency Coordination Centre Roles and Responsibilities, Layout and Equipment
This module concludes with simulation exercise on Response Management.
Module 4: Making Disaster Management Work
Leadership, Decision Making and Change Management
People Management: Working in Multi-Agency Teams
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Social Issues in Response and Recovery
Climate Change, Population Growth and Energy Trends in the Context of Sustainable Development
Adopting a Strategic Approach to Disaster Management
This module includes discussion and exercise on development of strategic approaches and case studies on Different Natural Disasters; and concludes with simulation exercise on Recovery Planning.
Note: The curriculum shown is for guidance only. ADPC’s ongoing course improvement process may lead to some changes in topics and structure.