DONOR PROPOSAL FOR DISASTER REDUCTION AND RECOVERY. 2009-2010

UNDP’s role in disaster reduction and recovery: UNDP has been active in disaster reduction for over a decade4. More recently, the importance of disaster management was highlighted at the 2005 World Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe, Japan, where 168 governments adopted the Hyogo Framework for Action. UNDP plays an important role within the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) system and works towards implementing the five priority areas of the Hyogo Framework: (1) ensuring that disaster risk reduction is a national and local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation; (2) identifying, assessing and monitoring disaster risks and enhancing early warning; (3) using knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience; (4) reducing the underlying risk factors; and (5) strengthening disaster preparedness for effective response.