Implementation of the Sendai Framework: Development of Risk Reduction Strategies and Plans - Philippines

This workshop is the third in a series of three, supported by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs project for capacity building of Philippine Government on implementation of the Sendai Framework.

Workshop Aim

The Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop aims at supporting the capacity development and pilot testing of draft Sendai Framework indicators at a national level by the Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) members.

Day one:

• Introduced innovations of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction including, in particular, target (e) on the development of national strategies by 2020
• Took stock of existing Philippines disaster risk reduction plans and strategies
• Introduced and testd the draft Sendai Framework Monitor Phase 1 against the Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan by identifying any gaps or opportunities to strengthen the NDRRM plan

Day two:

• Presented Sendai Framework priorities for action via case studies to inspire potential solutions and options for implementation
• Introduce to the national resilience planning tools and use the outcomes of day one to identify objectives and actions that could be taken to address gaps and challenges in the NDRRM Plan

Day three:

• Introduced good practice in the development of SMART indicators for monitoring and evaluation
• Participants selected some of identified objectives during the previous day to develop indicators, with timeframes and responsibility, for implementation.

Outcomes

Overall, participants’ improved their knowledge of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction innovations, including the shift from disaster management to disaster risk management, the role of States, the activities required at national and local level and corresponding Sendai Monitor Phase 1 indicators for its implementation. Through participation in the training, participants were also introduced to the modules and tools for implementing their own capacity development initiatives with other national sectoral focal points and other relevant stakeholders. Future replication of the training programme within the Philippines, including among local authorities, is anticipated.