4. Human Resource Development

4-4. Capacity Building in ASEAN region
4-4-1. Capacity Building related to the Use of Satellite
Information(1) Objectives
The purpose of this project is to improve the skills and knowledge of administrative
personnel in charge of disaster mitigation and disaster risk management so they caneffectively use satellite images and data.

(2) Outline
This capacity-building program will include seminars, workshops, and training sessions. It
will target the ASEAN-8, excluding Malaysia and Singapore, and will consist of thefollowing:1)

A survey of users' needs regarding the content of the seminar and training content.

2)

A one-day seminar in each target country3)

A five-day training course in each target country4)

A regional workshop(3) ProgressThis project is being implemented in cooperation with Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)in Bangkok, Thailand.
This year, the seminar and training were conducted in three countries.
1)

Vietnam (Hanoi):

February 2011

2)

Indonesia (Jakarta):

March 2011

3)

Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) :Fig.4-4-1-1 Five-day Training (Vietnam)

May 2011

Fig.4-4-1-2 One-day Seminar (Indonesia)

434-4-2 Development of a Web-Based and GLIDE-AssociatedDisaster Database(1)Objectives
There are many good reasons to develop and maintain disaster databases. Keeping track ofdetails regarding the losses and damage caused by disasters is useful not only for monitoring
the effectiveness of risk reduction measures, but also for gaining a better understanding of risk
trends and patterns. Disaster damage and loss data are essential for conducting accurate risk
assessments, and provide evidence-based knowledge that is crucial for justifying investments
in disaster reduction efforts, prioritizing disaster reduction activities, and measuring the real
impact of disasters on development.
The objectives of this project are (1) to organize and assemble past disaster data and tofurther develop web-based disaster databases using GLIDE (GLobal unique disasterIDEntifier) numbers, (2) to integrate disaster database compilation practices by incorporating
GLIDE numbers into national and regional disaster databases in the ASEAN region, and (3) tobuild regional capacities for disaster risk reduction.

(2)Outline
ADRC launched this project in 2008 targeting all 10 ASEAN member countries. To provide
lessons on how GLIDE works and to enable all ASEAN countries to develop their own
disaster databases using GLIDE numbers, ADRC conducted training for national government
officials in charge of disaster information in the ASEAN countries.

(3)Progress
The government officials of Brunei Darussalam took lectures about the GLIDE system andpracticed using GLIDE numbers by entering disaster records from the country into a template
prepared by ADRC.
Period: 13-14 December 2012
Venue: Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Brunei Darussalam
Participants: 27 officials from National Disaster Management Center, Survey Department, Fire and Relief
Department, Public Works Department and so on.

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4-4-3 Capacity Building for Local Government Officials(1)Objectives
Local government officials play pivotal roles in every phase of disaster management cycle
including preparedness, emergency response, recovery, mitigation and awareness raising.
However, they have limited opportunities to receive relevant training. This project aims toprovide local government officials with opportunities to learn disaster management andtechnologies for further strengthening their capacity to cope with disasters as well as todevelop bases for conducting ongoing training in the ASEAN countries in the future.

(2)Outline
This project consists of three components:
1) Development of a sustainable training system for local officials,
2) Development of training materials and modules based on disaster situation and training
needs of each country, and
3) Organization of training for local officials
ADRC and each National Disaster Management Organization (NDMO) work together ondeveloping training module and materials and nominating experts based on their disasteroccurrences and past training activities. Then based on the training material, training oftrainers (TOT) session is conducted followed by a local workshop targeting local officials on
disaster management.

(3)ProgressIn fiscal year 2011, workshops targeting local officials were conducted in Myanmar andMalaysia. Over eighty local officials participated in the training in their own countries toobtain expertise through actively joining lectures and group work. Thanks to cooperation withcentral and local governments, the training received good reputation from participants and it
was reaffirmed significance of development and continuity of such capacity building
activities.

Fig.4-4-1-3

Local Workshop in Myanmar

Fig.4-4-1-3

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Local Workshop in Malaysia

4-4-4. Promotion of Disaster Education in Schools
4-4-4-1. Outline
ADRC has been training the teachers and develop disaster education materials including
student’s textbook and teacher’s manual for better disaster education in schools. It aims topromote disaster education through the training of school teachers in elementary and juniorhigh schools. After training the teachers, the pilot classes and the seminars will be held withthe education material and teacher’s manual tailored to the each country’s context.

4-4-4-2. Progress
On 27 and 28 March 2012, the ADRC and the Youth and Sports division of the Ministry ofEducation of the Kingdom of Cambodia held a Training of Pilot Teachers (TOT) activity as
part of a project for the "Promotion of Disaster Education in Schools" in Phnom Penh.
Ten teachers from Banteay Primary School and Areiy Ksath Lower Secondary School in
Phnom Penh attended the two-day training.
First, participants attended a lecture on natural disasters and disaster management inCambodia by Mr. Soth Kimkolmony, Deputy Director of the Department of Preparedness andTraining, National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM). Then, Dr. Goto, SeniorResearcher of the National Institute for Educational Policy Research of Japan gave a lectureon "Disaster Education in Japan" during which he introduced various educational materials.
After the lectures, participants discussed ways to integrate disaster topics into the school
curriculum.

Fig. 4-4-4-2 Training of Teachers (Cambodia)

Fig. 4-4-4-1 Training of Teachers (Cambodia)

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