17th Regional Training Course on
Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction
^(CBDRR17⁾

21 Jul – 1 Aug 2008
Bangkok, Thailand
Download brochure here

BACKGROUND

The CBDRR course provides an opportunity for practitioners to learn essential skills and knowledge in community based disaster risk management to address implementation challenges in a systematic manner. CBDRR participants acquire tools and obtain knowledge on “how to” design and implement programs for reducing disaster risks and vulnerability and building community capacity to promote a ‘culture of safety.’ Through exercises and simulations participants practice risk assessment and risk management planning.

The participants will have a chance to learn about globally acknowledged programs and projects on community based disaster risk management from leaders of these initiatives, with a particular focus on examples from South and South East Asian and Pacific regions. The CBDRR course tackles the issues in disaster risk management from a developmental perspective, discusses the issues and problems concerning sustainability, replication/ adaptation of CBDRR practice and integration of risk management plans with government and non-government development plans.

OBJECTIVES

The course will train participants to be able to:

• Examine various models of disaster risk management;

• Design and conduct community based disaster risk assessment;

• Identify measures for hazard & vulnerability reduction & community capacity building;

• Prepare a risk reduction plan & understand how to integrate it into development activities;

• Analyze problems in the implementation of community based risk reduction plans;

• Describe areas of professional development to become a good CBDRR practitioner;

CONTENTS

The course is extended over 10 workdays with one weekend off. It is structured around the following modules.

MODULE 1:  CONTEXT OF CBDRR

• Risks and trends: disasters in Asia and Africa

• Understanding terminology and evolving approaches in disaster management

• Linking DRR with development – CBDRR Practitioners Perspectives

MODULE 2: CBDRR Framework

• DRM Models and Approaches Relevant to CBDRR

• CBDRR Features: Elements; Processes and Outcomes

• Values, Ethics and Commitment and Accountability of CBDRR Practitioners

MODULE 3:  Participatory Community Disaster Risk Assessment

• Introduction to Participatory Community Risk Assessment (PCRA)

• Hazard Assessment

• Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment

• Using Results of HVCA- Measuring Disaster Risk

• Tools and Techniques for Participatory Assessments- Introduction and Classroom Practical (Practice on tools)  

• Contextual Application and Use of Tools

MODULE 4:  Participatory Stakeholder and Resource Analysis

• Stakeholder Analysis

• Resource Analysis

MODULE 5:  Participatory Disaster Risk Reduction Planning

• Overview of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

• Participatory Community Risk Reduction Plan

• Building a Community Disaster Risk Organisation (Team)

• Sustaining a Community DRR Organisation

• Community Training

• Partnership for Community Risk Reduction

• Mobilizing Resources for CBDRR Planning and Implementation

• Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation for CBDRR

MODULE 6:  Community Disaster Risk Reduction Implementation

• Risk Reduction Measures

• Preparedness for Community Early Warning

• Preparedness for Community Health Preparedness and Protection in Emergencies

• Preparedness for Community Evacuation and Living in safe areas

• Preparedness for Community Search and Rescue

• Mitigating Geological and Hydrometeorological Hazards

• Strengthening livelihoods through Disaster Resilience

• CBDRR in Recovery- Opportunity to build better and establish Sustainable DRR Organisations

• Gender Sensitive DRR

• Child Focused DRR

• Public Awareness and Disaster Risk Communication

• Advocacy for CBDRR

• Risk Transfer and Insurance for the Poor and Vulnerable

• Habitat Specific Consideration for CBDRR Coping with Droughts

• Habitat Specific Consideration for CBDRR Living with Floods 

MODULE 7:  CBDRR Program Implementation- Challenges and Solutions

• Sustaining CDRR in all At-Risk Communities Nationwide

• Implementing CDRR in Challenging Circumstances CBDRR in Conflict areas and during Complex Emergencies CBDRR in Religious Societies

• Implementing CDRR in Challenging Circumstances CBDRR in Urban Areas

• Linking CBDRR in National and Local Govt. Programs for Disaster Management and Development

• Mainstreaming CBDRR into Community Development Work of Community Development  Organisations    

• Linking CBDRR to Community Based Approaches for Sustainable Livelihoods, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Protection and Wetland and Dry land Management

MODULE 8:  Re-entering the Real World- Making a Difference 

• Finalizing the Project to be undertaken post- course

• Action Plan on Re-Entry to the participants organization

Note: The curriculum shown is for guidance only. ADPC’s ongoing course improvement process may lead tosome changes changes in topics and structure.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

CBDRR provides the participants’ fun filled learning through exercises, simulations, videos, discussion forums and interactive lectures.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The course challenges each participant to:

• Work in a multicultural class with diverse individual experience levels

• Complete group work on selected themes and case studies

• Participate in exercises and simulation

• Develop an individual plan for their organisation or environment

• Participate in active learning events

Certificates will be awarded to participants who complete all of the course components.

PARTICIPANTS

CBDRR is a specialized course catering to the competency and knowledge needs of operation level people who are or would be involved in designing and implementing CBDRR projects and programs in their organizations. Participants come from many sectors including, local government departments, NGOs, INGOs, UN, IFRC, emergency response agencies and the private sector. Participants from policy and senior management levels of government, UN, donor organizations and INGOs are welcome if they are interested in learning to learn about how CBDRR is operationalised.  

 

As course participants come from a diverse range of countries and organizations, and the class size is limited to thirty persons, ADPC accepts nominations from Asia and the Pacific on a “first come, first served” basis, provided the applicant meets the requirements. A limited number of participants from other regions will also be accepted, on a case by case and "first come first served" basis.

LANGUAGE

All teaching and course materials are in English, so it is essential that participants are fully conversant in English.

RESOURCE PERSONS

Internationally experienced practitioners and experts from APDC and its partner organizations conduct and facilitate the CBDRR course.

COURSE FEE

The tuition fee is US$  2000 with a registration fee of US$40. For the convenience of participants, ADPC provides a Full Package Course Fee which includes tuition fee, registration fee, 13 days (20 July – 1^st Aug) for all meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with a choice of alternative accommodation. A Full Package of Course Fee with a twin-share accommodation is at US$ 2820 per participant while a Full Package with a single accommodation is at US$ 3140 per participant. ADPC will try to fulfill all participants’ accommodation requests but cannot guarantee providing a twin-share accommodation package if there are no partners available or willing to share a room. In such a case, we will inform the participant in advance that he or she is required to pay for the course fee with single accommodation package.

Travel cost is not included in the course fee. All participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and visa expenses, including transportation from and to airport, and also for health/accident insurance and personal expenses.

GROUP DISCOUNT

ADPC has established an arrangement which recognizes the special needs of sponsoring organizations who wish to send large groups to the course. This operates when one single organization decides to send a group of five persons to the course, in which case the tuition fee US$ 2000 will be waived for the sixth participant from that organization. Therefore, the sixth participant needs to pay only the rest of amount after deducing US$ 2000 tuition fee from the full package of his choice.

PAYMENT

If you are selected to attend the course, the payment should be transferred to ADPC account through bank or international demand draft (DD) not later than 20 June 2008. Otherwise, your participation will be cancelled. Please note that personal checks are not acceptable.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation will be arranged at the same hotel where the training will be held.  The room will be arranged from 20^th July to 1^st Aug. Please note that if participant wants to stay a few more days in Bangkok prior to and after the course, all arrangement and expenses for the extra days will be born by the participants.

REGISTRATION

Interested persons can apply as individuals although preference will be given to those sponsored by the organizations.
Those participants who come as individuals and are not sponsored by their organizations, details of these requirements will be sent to person in this category as part of the course nomination procedure.
Those applicants who are sponsored by their organizations, a letter of endorsement/sponsorship from their organizations is required to be submitted.
An application Form is available on ADPC website http://www.adpc.net/v2007/TRG/DOWNLOAD/trgappliform.doc, and can be submitted by 15 June 2008 through email, fax or mail by post. (See contact details below).
Pre-course information will be provided once you have received the acceptance for the course.

CANCELLATION

If you are unable to attend, a substitute applicant is welcome to attend in your place. Cancellation of attendance should be notified at least 3 weeks prior to course commencement; in which case, a full refund less 15% of course fee for banking charges and administrative costs will be made. No refunds are available for cancellation within 3 weeks prior to course commencement.

ADPC ALUMNI LEAGUE

ADPC Alumni occupy leadership positions across numerous sectors in at least 50 countries of the Asia-Pacific Region. Many of them play pioneering and institution-building roles, and have contributed significantly to the enhancement of disaster management capabilities in the region. They retain their links with ADPC and many are actively involved in partnerships facilitated by ADPC at the regional and national levels. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to join in this distinguished and rich heritage, which is continually enriched by new inductees. We look forward to welcoming you to this league!

ASIAN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS CENTER

Established in 1986, ADPC is the lead regional resource center dedicated to disaster risk reduction in Asia and the Pacific. ADPC works with governments, NGOs and communities of the Asia and Pacific region to strengthen their capacities in disaster preparedness, mitigation and response through professional training, technical assistance, regional program management and information and research.

CONTACT ADDRESS

Mr. Falak Nawaz
Manager
Training Resource Group
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)
979/66-70, 24th Floor
SM Tower, Paholyothin Road
Samsen Nai, Phayathai
Bangkok, 10400
Tel : (66-2) 298 0681-92
Fax : (66-2) 298 0012-13

Email: tedadpc@adpc.net
Website: http://www.adpc.net