FINAL PRESENTATION ON
VISITING RESEARCHERPROGRAMBy Ms. Philomena Miria
Training/Education Officer
National Disaster ManagementOffice
Papua New Guinea

INTRODUCTION
WelcomeOutline of presentation- Purpose of V.R.Program- Methodology- Findings- Recommendations- Conclusion- Action Plan

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PURPOSE OF VISITINGRESEARCHER PROGRAM
Strengthening of Relationship withmember countries through accumulationand provision of information on Natural
disasters and disaster reduction.
Capacity Building for member countries2

THEORITICALLectures
Research using ADRC
resources such as materials & Database.

EMPIRICAL
FieldtripsParticipating in ADRC
activites.

3Number of Disasters in Oceania(1900-2001)

Solomon Is
4%
Samoa
1%

Tonga
10%

Vanuatu
7%

Australia
41%

Australia
Cook IsFiji
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Samoa

Papua New Guinea
8%

New Zealand New Caledonia
19%
2%

Fiji
7%

Cook Is
1%

Solomon Is
Tonga
Vanuatu4

Number of People Killed in Oceania(1900-2001)

Solomon Is
3%
Samoa
2%

Vanuatu
2%

American Samoa
1%

Australia
13%
Fiji
4%

New Zealand
3%

American Samoa
Australia
Fiji
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Samoa

Papua New Guinea
72%

Solomon IsVanuatu

REASONS
Literacy rate 72.2%- Male 49.5%- Female 40.3%
High unemployment rate for women – Female
32%
Male 68%
Less attention paid to disaster management byGovernment.
Out dated policies on disasters.

5WHAT CAN PNG DO?
More emphasis on public awareness andeducation on natural disasters.
More capacity building for DisasterManagers.
Incooperating disaster management into
the school curriculum
Strengthening of policies

Updated ADRC database
PNG Country report for ADRC homepage
Secretariat for ADRC monthly meetings
Edited articles for the Newsletter
Drafted the Forwading address for publicationof the book on “Information Technology forDisaster Management”
Drafted the concluding recommendation for theInternational Symposium on Information
Technology.
Drafted the Visiting Researcher Handbook
Provided advice on PNG situation for theProject Proposal for Tsunami Prevention

6TOKYO CABINET OFFICEHONJO CENTER (FIRE FIGHTING DRILLS)HYOGO DISASTER PREVENTION DRILLSWATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENTHIMEJI KOTANI DAM
FUTATSI WATER PURIFICATION FACILITIESHYOGO DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTER
AWAJI NOJIMA FAULTWORLD CHILDREN’SSUMMIT ON VOLCANOES

7LESSONS LEARNT
Education on hazards is vital for children.
It is a fuel for change in the Prevention ofNatural Disasters.
Inspired by the summit to conduct a
similar summit for children in thehazardous areas of PNG.

IWATE TSUNAMI
COUNTERMEASURES

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LESSON LEARNT
Facilities – very complex & of hightechnology but simple examples such as
putting up signs for evacuation can beimplemented.
Continuation of education and awarenessprograms.
Evacuation drills to be used as part of mytraining program.

JICA OFFICE

9IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Vulnerable communities become poorer
when disasters occur therefore in dealing
with disaster reduction issues disastermanagers should look at setting up little
projects for the vulnerable communities.
Community –based approach is the key
to success in dealing with hazard
mitigation and disaster prevention.

ATAMI DISASTER
PREVENTION DRILLS

10LESSONS LEARNTBuild disaster culture within the attitudesof the people by putting more emphasison education or awareness programs.
Disaster drills are vital for disasterprevention.
PNG government need to declare a day
as national disaster reduction day.

RED CROSS

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LESSON LEARNT
Government alone cannot managedisasters.
NGO’s play a vital role in disastermanagement particularly in relief efforts
therefore collaboration and cooperation
between the Government & NGOs is vitalfor disaster reduction efforts.

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LESSON LEARNTMedia becomes the center of focus when adisaster occurs and it also plays a vital role inpreparing the public to manage disasters.
It plays a vital role for disaster management bykeeping the public informed of the disastersituation, creating public awareness, provide
early warning & providing direction for thepublic for evacuation.
Cooperation between disaster managers & themedia need to be strengthened

Emphasis on discussions for V.R. withexperts/professionals
Encourage V.R. to participate in ADRC
activities.
Collaboration of NGO, Private companies &Media for Disaster Reduction.
Introduce some projects where member
countries can use to generate income.

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CONCLUSION
The Visiting Researcher Program is an
excellent strategy for disaster reduction in theAsian Region.
Capacity building, relationship between
member countries is strenghtened, knowledge
and undestanding on disasters is improved.
Findings from this program reveal that
Disaster preparedness and prevention starts
with improving our understanding of risks
based on assessments of natural disasters. And
Education & Awareness is vital and cheap toolsin achievieng the aim of Disaster Reduction inth A i R i thh ADRC

PLAN OF ACTION
Implement the plan of establishing theinformation center for PNGNDMOPNGNDMO database standard to be raised tomeet the International standard like ADRC’s
Database.
Improve on the Disaster Management Training
Manual.
Strengthen network with NGOs, media andother disaster related organization.
Pursue on strengthening of policies on disastermanagement.

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