 | |   | | In the 1990s, more than one billion people worldwide were affected by natural disasters, with direct economic losses of $629 billion. The East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) region are highly vulnerable to the impacts of natural disasters, ranging from earthquakes to floods to drought. Since 1990, natural disasters in the region have caused more than $50 billion in damage and affected more than 2 billion people (CRED – EM-DAT database). From FY04-07, the Bank provided financing (or managed trust fund resources of) about $1.5 billion in the region to support primarily post-disaster interventions in response to floods, typhoons, earthquakes, and the 2004 Asia tsunami. Because natural disasters have a disproportionate impact on the poor, disaster mitigation and management programs are an integral part of poverty alleviation strategies. Back to top
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| As part of the EAP Sector Management Unit Initiatives, which is a program promoting outreach and knowledge-sharing, the East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), has planned a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series to reach counterparts in countries of the region, as well as staff working in country offices. This seminar series will highlight three areas: Post-disaster recovery planning and lessons learned
 Risk financing and the World Bank’s new financial products
 Local approaches to disaster risk management
Within these three areas of focus, this series is comprised of 6 sessions delivered via VC by connecting 5-6 countries in the region starting from December 2008 to June 2009. SESSION 1: December 11, 2008
Lesson learned and knowledge sharing seminar on post-disaster recovery SESSION 2: January/February 2009 (TBD)
Local government approaches to disaster risk management SESSION 3: January/February 2009 (TBD)
Overview of disaster risk financing SESSION 4: February/March 2009 (TBD)
Community approaches to disaster risk management SESSION 5: February/March 2009 (TBD)
World Bank’s new risk financing products SESSION 6: March /April 2009 (TBD)
Emergency preparedness and response. Back to top
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| | INFORMATION ON SESSION ONE |
| This distance learning seminar organized by the World Bank's East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) team, in cooperation with World Bank Offices and GDLN affiliates in these countries: Learning objectives Natural disasters cause severe damages to human, economy, environment and many aspects of the society, and consequent losses. The post-disaster recovery phase requires sensible planning based on an overall assessment of damage and losses, as well as understanding of future development goals. The focus of this session is post-disaster recovery planning, aiming to share country experiences of past recovery programs from severe natural disasters and draw lessons to improve future recovery planning. After attending the session, participants should be able to: Explain post-disaster stages and activities with commonly used terminology Understand the complexity of post-disaster recovery Describe priority tasks in reconstruction and economic recovery based on Japan and Indonesia cases Draw lessons from the real experience to assist in formulation of policy for recovery planning
Agenda and key issues to present and discuss A short opening to introduce participants, program and objectives A brief on post-disaster recovery planning concept and framework Cases and experiences - Kobe-city, Hyogo prefecture, Japan and BRR, Indonesia Q&A and general discussion Conclusions
The following key points will be discussed: Overall recovery plan - what were key areas of focus? What was the timeframe? How were different aspects/sectors prioritized? How were communities engaged in its development? Implementation of the plan - what were the roles and responsibilities of local government and line agencies? How  did the local government finance recovery? What was the role of national government? Build back better approach and quality assurance methods - how did the government ensure that new and repaired structures were resilient to future disasters? What was the approach used for school and hospital reconstruction? What were common problems encountered and how they were dealt with?
Target Audience Central Government officials and professionals from various ministries & agencies of Finance, Planning and DRM, construction and public works, as well as those of provincial and municipal governments who are in charge or and involved in the post-disaster recovery planning and implementation University faculty and students, think tanks, and other academics Civil society groups, NGOs, community leaders World Bank staff in country offices
Resources Japan: Mr. Kazunori Adachi, Director of Reconstruction Support Division, Disaster Management ＆Planning Bureau, Hyogo Prtefectural Government Mr. Yuichi Honjo, Director, Planning and Coordination Bureau (Executive Director, Kobe Institute of Urban Research) (TBC)
Indonesia: Mr. Iwan Gunawan, Disaster Risk Management Adviser, World Bank office, Jakarta Mr. Heru Prasetyo, Director of International Relations, Aceh Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR)
Language and Delivery of program The session will be a 3-hour video conference in English. Simultaneous translation will be arranged if it is requested. Session consists of 2 presentations from Japan and Indonesia followed by Q&A. The session will be chaired and moderated by WB Jakarta office staff. Webcasting (Live Streaming via Internet) will be available at http://vcg01.worldbank.org/TDLC/ To view webcast, participants will need a PC with Internet access, Windows Media Player Version 10.0, and PC speakers. To view a video recording of the proceedings, please visit this website. Back to top
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| | If you would like to register for this event, please send an email to the contact person at the location of your choice by 5th December, 2008. Locations, Time, Contacts
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Aceh, Indonesia: 09:00-12:00
World Bank VC room (TBC) Beijing, China: 10:00-13:00
World Bank Office
Contact: Tianxiu Kang, e-mail tkang1@worldbank.org Hanoi, Vietnam: 09:00-12:00
Vietnam Development Information Center
Contact: Huong Thu Thi Dang, e-mail hdang2@worldbank.org Jakarta, Indonesia: 09:00-12:00
University of Indonesia
Contact: Ameriono Ismangil, e-mail ameriono.ismagil@ui.edu Kobe, Japan: 11:00-14:00
International Recovery Platform
Contact: Yoshihiro Imai, e-mail imai@recoveryplatform.org Manila, Philippines: 10:00-13:00
World Bank-Asian Institute of Management Development Resource Center
Contact: Mel Cledera, e-mail vcledera@aim.edu Tokyo, Japan: 11:00-14:00
Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)
Contact: Yuka Yabashi, e-mail yyabashi@worldbank.org Vientiane, Lao PDR: 09:00-12:00
World Bank Office
Contact: P. Somsanith, e-mail psomsanith@worldbank.org Back to top
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