4. Human Resource Development
4-1. Human Resource Development through theVisiting Researcher(VR)4-1-1. Background
The ADRC has been hosting Visiting Researchers (VR) from member countries since 1999.
To date, 55 officials from its member countries have taken part in this program.
Every visiting researcher has learnt about the Japan’s advanced knowledge and technology
on disaster risk reduction.
The Visiting Researchers are expected not only to contribute to strengthening the capacity
on Disaster Risk Reduction (hereafter, named DRR) in their own countries, but also to further
promote cooperation between their countries and the ADRC. After finishing the program, they
are expected to contribute to developing and improving the capacity on DRR in theircountries.

4-1-2. Objective
The objectives are as follows: To review the capacity on DRR of the ADRC member countries based on the Hyogo
Framework for Action by accumulating the latest data on the organizations, thenational budget, the national plans, disaster event database, and the relevant laws, act,and regulations for DRR.
 To examine the policies through the collection and the analysis of Good Practice ofthe disaster prevention measures of the member country.
 To improve the Visiting Researcher program based on their advice such as usefulnessof sharing information and exchange opinions among the visiting researchers whostayed in the same period.

4-1-3. Activities of Visiting Researchers in FY2010
In fiscal year 2010, the following 8 researchers have joined the program (2 researchers in
the first half year and 6 researchers in the latter half year).

4-1-3-1. Sri Lanka□Mr. Chinthaka D. HEMACHANDRA□Job Title at the time of visit: Scientist / Geologist, Landslide Studies & Services
Division, National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Ministry of Disaster
Management, Sri Lanka

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4. Human Resource Development□He conducted research activities for improvement of sediment disaster measures inSri Lanka - especially focusing on dissemination of early warning information andsoil control-. Under the guidance and advice of Prof. Hiroshi Fukuoka, ResearchCenter on Landslides, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, helearned sediment disaster management in Japan and the world through somelectures, field visits, and conducting experiments.

4-1-3-2. Philippines□Ms. Carmelita A. LAVERINTO□Job Title at the time of visit：Accountant, Office of Civil Defense(OCD) Region 3,Department of National Defense, Philippines□She conducted comparative study on Flood disaster risk management between
Japan and the Philippines towards creation of flood resilient city by effective
disaster risk management policy. She learned through the visits to and the lectures
by Urban Development Management Department of Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Meteorological Agency, Kobe Marine Observatory, and Disaster Management
Division of Fukuoka City which recently experienced urban flood.

Fig.4-1-3-1 [Sri Lanka] Experiments on thecorrelation of rainfall and soils

Fig.4-1-3-2 [Philippines] Visit to Japan
Meteorological Agency

4-1-3-3. Armenia□Mr. Ara GHONYAN□

Job Title at the time of visit：Leading Specialist, Seismology Division, National
Survey for Seismic Protection, Ministry of Emergency Situations, Armenia□

He learned about Japanese earthquake information dissemination for improving
Armenian earthquake information. He participated in a training course,“Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management”, which the ADRC organized incollaboration with JICA for the central and local government officials, and learned
lessons and experiences of the Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake and others.

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Ms. A.M.J.D.K MUDALIGE□

Job Title at the time of visit：District Disaster Management Coordinator, DisasterManagement Centre, Ministry of Disaster Management□

She made a research on the establishment of sustainable flood early warning system
for the rivers in the Kegalle district by learning Japanese methodologies for flood
early warning system. She visited Hyogo Prefectural Government and Japan
Meteorological Agency as well as the Togagawa River which caused severe flood
disaster in 2008 to learn Japanese flood warning system.

4-1-3-5. Thailand□

Ms. Amornthip PAKSUCHON□Job Title at the time of visit：Human Resource Development Officer, Bureau ofDisaster Prevention Promotion, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(DDPM)□She studied about Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) toolsof Japan to actively mobilize community people to the disaster management
activities. She joined some of public awareness events for disaster risk reduction
during her visit. She especially learned details about “Iza! Kaeru Caravan!”activities as a good tool for CBDRM activities.

4-1-3-6. Nepal□Ms. Maiya KADEL□Job Title at the time of visit：Section Officer, Disaster Management Section,
Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA)□She made a research for improving disaster preparedness planning in Nepal andmaking a guideline to get involvement of local community in the process of policy
planning. She learned through the lectures by Kobe municipality government andHyogo prefectural government and visits to some community events, and others.

4-1-3-7. Bangladesh□

Mr. Mohiuddin Ahmed KHAN□

Job Title at the time of visit：Deputy Secretary (Administration and Service),
Disaster Management and Relief Division, Ministry of Food and DisasterManagement□

He conducted comparative study of disaster risk reduction measures in Japan andBangladesh for improving community mobilization for disaster risk management inBangladesh. He focused on public awareness through disaster education andlearned Japanese good practices through some field visits and literature research.

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4-1-3-8. Mongolia□Mr. Baasansuren DEMBERELYNAM□

Job Title at the time of visit：Foreign Relation Officer, National Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA), Mongolia□

He participated in a training course, “Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management”,
which the ADRC in collaboration with JICA organizes for the central and local
government officials to generally understand Japanese disaster reduction measures.

Fig.4-1-3-3 [Armenia] Learning
Community-based Hazard Mapping

Fig.4-1-3-4 [Sri Lanka] Learning Disaster
Education used Games

Fig.4-1-3-5 [Thailand] Learning Disaster
Management Educational Tools

Fig.4-1-3-6 [Nepal] Experience of Earthquakeby Earthquake Shaking Table

Fig.4-1-3-7-1 [Bangladesh] Learning DRM
maps in Geographical Survey InstituteFig.4-1-3-8-1 [Mongolia] Learning Emergency
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