Final Presentation( Findings of Study in Japan)

Dilli Prasad Shiwakoti(Visiting Researcher, January-June 2003)
Director

Ministry of Home
Department of Narcotics Control and Disaster Management
Nepal
30 June 2003

1Contents
Part-1
Brief Introduction of Nepal
Part-2
Methodology of Study and Achievements

Part-3Gaps between Japan and Nepal
Strategy of Gaps Fulfillment
Action PlanConclusion
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Nepal:Religion• 86.2% Hindus• 7.8% Buddhists• 3.8% Islam• 2.2% Others•South Asian Country, between India andChina. 147,181Sq.kms of area covered.
•Lowest elevation 70 meters and highest
8,848 meters from the sea level.
•Population 23 million•Growth rate 2.24%•Literacy 47%

India(West)
China (North)
Kathmandu
Mount Everest(Pick of the world)
8848mts

Administratively Divided• 5 Development Regions

India (North)• 14 Zones

India (East)• 75 Districts• 58 Municipalities• 3,914 VDCs (Village
Development Committees)

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Disaster Types in Nepal:
FloodLandslideFire
Earthquake
Windstorm
Hailstorm
Lightning
Drought Epidemic
Avalanche a Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)
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Main and Regular Disaster Types:
Flood

Landslide

5 3Main Achievement of Study in Japan
January-June 2003

Knowledge Increasement

Skill Development643

Methods of Knowledge Increasement
andSkill Development:• Experiences Shared• Visit and Observation• Lectures• Practices• Self-Study75

Areas Covered by the Study:•

Theoretical Aspect of Disaster Management•

Legislative Framework•

Organizational Setup•

Role and Activities of Center / Local Government and Resident Level•

Role of Learning Center, Private Company, Community, NPO and Media•

Role of Research and Development•International DM Cooperation•Lesson of GHAE-1995•

Landslide, Flood Control and Sabo System so on.

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Experiences Shared:

JICA Seminar JFY 2003

Country Report
Presentation
Questions
Discussion
JICA Disaster Seminar JFY 2003

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Disaster Management
OfJapanese CenterGovernment:
Cabinet OfficeCabinet Office
Ministry of Land Infrastructure
and Transport

Tachikawa Fire Rescue Taskforce

Japan Meteorological Agency
Ministry of Health, Labor andWelfare
Tachikawa Disaster
Prevention Base1085

Disaster Management

Kobe MunicipalityofJapanese Local Government:• Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake Kobe Earthquake)• Disaster Reduction & Human Renovation Institute (DRI)DM Activities of High School• Disaster Management Center-Hyogo Prefecture• Kobe City Municipal Government• DM in High School (Maiko)• DM in Elementary School (Ashiya)Store of Relief Materials of Elementary School

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Landslide and Flood Control System:• Erosion Control in Hyogo Prefecture• River Control System in “Waju”• Flood Countermeasures(Case Study:Lake Biwa)

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Disaster Info. and Communication Mgmt. in Tokyo

Role of Private Sector andMass Media• Radio• Newspaper• Television• P & G Japan• Co-ops• Nagata Community

Nagata Community

International Disaster ManagementCooperation• JICA• ADRC• UNCRD

Japanese Red Cross Society• UNOCHA• Japan Red Cross Society
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Learning Centers:
Earthquake Simulation RoomRoom• Kyoto Learning Center

Fire Fighting Training Room• DRIDi
sast erEducationVideo• Nojima Fault

Nojima Fault
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PracticeHazards

Mapping

This technology is very
importantfor
themitigation of human loss
and suffering in the timeof disaster.

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Lessons Learnt from the Study in Japan
Jan.-June 2003
Essential of an appropriate Law and effective enforcement of it.
Essential of accountable organizational set up.
Work of Disaster Management is not possible from only Government.
Learning Organization should be necessary.
Effective Information System should be necessary.
“Harmonious Coexistence between People and Nature, People andPeople and People and Society” should be the main theme forDisaster Management.
Effective Coordination is Essential Among the Actors of Disaster
Management.
16148Gaps ?

1. Lack of clear and practicable law as well as clear roles and responsibility ofstakeholders;
2. Lack of the role of local government in disaster management;
3. Lack of citizen participation and initiation in disaster management;
4. Lack of learning and training center;
5. Lack of effective information, communication and coordination system and6. Lack of sufficient budget for total disaster risk management.
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How to Fulfill the Gaps ?
First (First Phase);
1.

To improve existing basic disaster law:Law should be;- Practicable, proactive and concrete- Clear the Responsibility and Accountability- Participatory and Sustainable

2.To improve organizational setup:
Organizations should be;- Knowledgeable- Skillful- Participatory- Coordinative- Informative (vertically and horizontally)- Accountable
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Second (Second Phase);
1.

To manage learning and training center as well
as schooling program;

2. To allocate sufficient budget for disastermanagement;
3. To deploy awareness and demonstration programs
as close as to people;
4. To improve information, communication andcoordination
system;5. To mobilize socio-economic fund;

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Third (Continuous Phase);
1. Periodic exercise in every phase of disaster management.
2. Provision of equipment for getting better achievements in disastermanagement.
3. Continuous public extension in every phase of disaster management.
4. Monitor and evaluation on the effectiveness of the Law and promptnessof forwarded activities in every phase of disaster management.
5. Emphasis on people participation;
6. “Disaster Management is not only the government business it is thebusiness of all people.”

201810Conclusion:
Natural hazards are the phenomenon of earth and nature.
Disaster is the result of hazard.
RRRR are the part of humanitarian assistance.
Human control is possible for disaster control but not natural hazard.
Preparedness & Prevention is the major part of mitigation of hazard.
All efforts should be integrated for the mitigation of hazard.
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For the better
Achievement

FAll Levels

ORTFocus

Preparedness&Prevention

S-To Increase the Effectiveness of Information, Coordination, Participation and Cooperation,-To Strengthen the Local Capabilities,-To Enable the Local Community,-To Provide Essential Support for Citizen’s Initiative
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Other Observations:•High technological advancement,•Ultra-chic fashion sense,•Shinto Shrines,•Ancient tombs,•Buddhist Temples,•Castles• Famous gardens,•Theatres,•Tea ceremony,•Flower arrangements,•Martial arts,•Kimono-clad beauties,•Social discipline and•Generating respect for their heart-winning courtesy and hospitality
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Suggestions for Previous and Future VRs
Reduce the period of study & Increase the number of VRs
Establish the network among the VRs
Utilize the knowledge and services of VRs
Rethink about course of study of VRs

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