Final Presentation on VR Program
July-December,2008

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Shambhu Prasad Marasini
Visiting Researcher ( Nepal)
Asian Disaster Reduction CenterKobe Japan
17 December,2008

Outline• Background: ADRC,VRprogram• Research methodology• Activities• SWOT analysis of DRM ofNepal & Japan• Suggestion for ADRC andVRP• Acknowledgement

Himalayan Range of Nepal

Background• ADRC was established in 1998
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AD.
To enhance disaster resilienceof the member countries
To build safe communities
To create a society wheresustainable development ispossible
ADRC is a inter-governmental
Regional organization

Members
Member countries: 27
Advisor countries;5Observer: 1

VR Program• Started in 1999 AD• To share information

between Japan andmember countries• To expansion human
networking among
member countries• To enhance capacity

First VR MR. Shimkee-oh
1999-07-23 to 1999-10-11
Korea

My objectives• To build capacity• To Contribute for newpolicy formulation• To increase the level ofunderstanding on DRM• To share knowledge
and experiences

Research Methodology• Literature review•Lectures• Conference andSeminars• Field Visits•Collection of secondary
Information and data

What Did I ?
• Preparation ofcountry paper• Presentation ofcountry reportStudy on disaster situation ofmember countries

Shichuan earthquake, China
May 12, 2008

Flood in Nepal,2008

Study about Various disasters

Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, 1995

Flood in Nepal

Tsunami,2004

Active Volcano Crater, Kumamoto,JapanParticipated on conference,seminars etc.

Visited Disaster Related historicaland cultural places

Tshunami memorial Temple,
Sendai(Jogan Tsunami, 869) Japan

Stone Irrigation Bridge Against Famine,built in 1854
Kumamoto, JapanKobe earthquake memorial park,
Kobe port

Visited Universities, ResearchInstitutes etc.

Kyoto University

DRI KobeTohoku University

Kobe University• Prepared Research/Study

Report: Background, Naturalhazards in Nepal & Japan,
Present statues, Lesson
learned from Field visit,Problems & issues, Summary,Conclusion and Suggestion,
Bibliography• Final presentation

SWOT Analysis of Nepal’s DRM

Strength: Response mechanism:
central to local

Rescue effort, Sunsari Flood,2008

Relief Item for Victims,2008

Conti………
• Local knowledge: Snake& river don’t run straight,
River change its courseevery 12 years• Coping capacity ofcommunity:• National commitment on
HFA, MDG and others• New policy initiation:
policy, Law, Strategy,Independent organization,National platform

Weakness• No comprehensive Law: Rescue and Relief only
• No independent institution: MOHA is a National

Focal Point/Nodal Agency• Lack of professionalism: Frequently change ofstaff• Lack of resources: Direct fund is only 50 million
Nepali rupees per year from national budget• Coordination: Many organization, national andInternational but No role define• Information system: No computer base datasystemOpportunity• New political scenario• Initiation for Reform:

New policy, Law, Strategy,
Independent organization,
National platform etc.
• Global Partnership:Attention of Internationalcommunity
CDF, Singapore

Threat• Political crisis• Climate change• Resources

Effect of CC

SWOT Analysis of Japan’s DRM

Strength•• Strong framework:• Policy:4 level: Basic plan, operation•

plan, local plan and BCP
Structure: center, prefecture,municipality, community• Legal: BasicActs-7,Prevention &Preparedness Acts-18,Emergency
Response Acts-3, Recovery –Reconstruction and Financial Measures
Acts-23• Resources: Approximately 5% of

National expenditure( national budget),Local and other resources• Public-private-partnership• Total disaster management• Active participation and strong

commitment on international forumand documents

Weakness• Scatters of resources and data:
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JICA,JAVA, JAXA, DMC, etc..
Earthquake prediction: even
early warning started
since,2007
Tsunami warning cancellation
Risk transfer: insurance policy
is not sufficientSocial inclusion: Elderly people,
women and children weremost affected( Death/injured) ,kobe earthquake; 50% wereabove sixty and 60% werewomen
Coordination: Even thoughcabinet office and DMC, Manyorganizations

opportunity• Extensive researches• Political commitment• Modern technology• Adequate resources• International creditThreat• Confidence: Technology,Resource, Specialist:
River control,
Construction on sea ;Airport, high-raisingbuildings• Climate change: Could
increase water level• Global economic crisis

Suggestion For ADRC
• Separate ACDR

and Steeringcommittee Meeting• More efforts isneeded to collectmembership fee: 15
out of 27

ACDR,2008

Conti……….
• Conduct your projectin coordination ofmember countrycounterpart• Staff Meeting• Appoint Expert/ staff
from member
countries also:

Suggestion for VR Program• Reform selection

process: Syndicate
system with basiccriteria• Simplify application form
• Reduce durationincrease number ofparticipation- 3 isenough• Develop various
training programs under
this programIndicator for Evaluation
Outcome evaluation: a component of evaluation:long term:Impact• Number of participants: 38
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from 20 member countries
Progress on implementationof HFA
Reform initiation by
respective country
Number of projects
supported by ADRC
Participation on ADRCactivities
Collection of membership fee

Pictures of Ex-VR, ADRC

About Multi-language
Dictionary……..
• Concept is good and appreciable• But need language Expert• Language is a complex and some time

controversial also
• Develop as a project and use language
expert with collaboration of member
country's counterpart: Run project in all
27 member countries at a timeMy observation about officeenvironment
OFFICE:
 Good layout
 Open But No chair forchairman
COLLEAGUES: Polite Friendly
 Always busy

I would like to express gratitude toSUZUKI San• Thank you verymuch SUZUKI San
for inviting me andguardianship during
my stayThanks………….
•Thank you very much
OHORI San for yoursincere guidance,
coordination andsupport during mytenureThank you Vu San•Being a good friend &cooperation

ACDR,2008

I would like to Thank……….
• I would like tothank all of you(ADRC&IRP
colleagues andmembers) for
providing me
homely and friendly
environment,

Thank You Very Much !!!
Arigato GozaiMaShiTa
DHANYABAD!!!
!!!