Indicators to measure progress in DRR and HFA

implementationHFA Monitoring and Review 2009-2011

The Hyogo Framework for Action Progress Review and Reporting Framework for the Arab States Region

 March 29th - 30th, 2010

Cairo, Egypt at the Regional Centrefor Disaster Risk Reduction – Training and Research

Indicators of progress• Prepared as a first step by the

ISDR System partners, coordinated by the UNISDR Secretariat

• Draws on national and international expert contributions

• to assist States to assess their progress in the implementation of the Framework of Action

32 Basic Indicators

118 additional Indicators

Level of achievement

Indicators in HFA Monitor• 3 strategic goals

• 22 core indicators in 5 priorities for action

• 5 drivers of progress

• 3 future outlook statements

• 5 levels of progress from minor progress to comprehensive achivement

Key Questions and Means of Verifications

• To provide some additional focus to each one of the core indicators.

• Not meant to replace the core indicators

• Focused on the unanswered questions, gaps and challenges identified in the previous HFA review exercise and GAR 2009

Further guidance on indicators

• Explanatory audio guidance and notes on key questions and means of verification

• Indicator of Progress

• Words Into Action

Available at:

http://www.preventionweb.net/english/hyogo/hfa-monitoring/

Priority for action 1

Ensure that disaster reduction is a national and local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation

CI 1: National policy and legal framework for disaster risk reduction exists with decentralised responsibilities and capacities at all levels.

• Is DRR included in development plans and strategies?Yes No National development plan Sector strategies and plans Climate change policy and strategy Poverty reduction strategy papersCCA/ UNDAF

CI 2: Dedicated and adequate resources are available to implement disaster risk reduction plans and activities at all administrative levels.

Is there a specific allocation of budget for DRR in the national budget? Yes No

% allocated from national budget

USD allocated from overseas development assistance fund

USD allocated to hazard proofing sectoral development investments (e.g Transport, agriculture, infrastructure

USD allocated to stand alone DRR investments (e.g. DRR institutions, risk assessments, early warning systems, …)

USD allocated to disaster proofing post disaster reconstruction

CI 3: Community participation and decentralization are ensured through the delegation of authority and resources to local levels.

• Do local governments have legal responsibility and budget allocations for DRR? Yes No Legislation Budget allocations for DRR to local

government

CI 4: A national multi sectoral platform for disaster risk reduction is functioning.

• Are civil society organisations , national planning institutions, key economic and development sector organisations represented in the national platform? Yes No

civil society members (in numbers)

sectoral organisations (in numbers)

women’s organisations participating in national platform (in numbers)

Priority for action 2

Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning

CI 1: National and local risk assessments based on hazard data and vulnerability information are available and include risk

• Is there a national multi-hazard risk assessment available to inform planning and development decisions? Yes No

Multi-hazard risk assessment

% of schools and hospitals assessed 

schools not safe from disasters (in numbers)Gender disaggregated vulnerability and capacity

assessments Agreed national standards for multi hazard risk assessments

CI 2: Systems are in place to monitor, archive and disseminate data on key hazards and vulnerabilities.

• Are disaster losses systematically reported, monitored and analysed?

Yes No Disaster loss databaseReports generated and used in planning

CI 3: Early warning systems are in place for all major hazards, with outreach to communities.

• Do risk prone communities receive timely and understandable warnings of impending hazard events? Yes No Early warnings acted on effectivelyLocal level preparednessCommunication systems and protocolsActive involvement of media in early warning

dissemination

CI 4: National and local risk assessments take account of regional/trans-boundary risks, with a view to regional cooperation on risk reduction.

• Does your country participate in regional or sub-regional DRR programmes or projects? Yes No

Programmes and projects addressing trans-boundary issues

Regional and sub-regional strategies and frameworks

Regional or sub-regional monitoring and reporting mechanisms

Action plans addressing trans-boundary issues

Priority for action 3

Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels

CI 1: Relevant information on disasters is available and accessible at all levels, to all stakeholders (through networks, development of information sharing systems, etc).

• Is there a national disaster information system publicly available? Yes No Web page of national disaster information

system Established mechanisms for accessing DRR

information

CI 2: School curricula, education material and relevant trainings include disaster risk reduction and recovery concepts and practices.

• Is DRR included in the national educational curriculum? Yes No primary school curriculum secondary school curriculumuniversity curriculumProfessional DRR education programmes

CI 3: Research methods and tools for multi-risk assessments and cost benefit analysis are developed and strengthened.

• Is DRR included in the national scientific applied-research agenda/budget? Yes No Research outputs, products or studies Research programmes and projectsStudies on the economic costs and benefits of

DRR

CI 4: Countrywide public awareness strategy exists to stimulate a culture of disaster resilience, with outreach to urban and rural communities.

• Do public education campaigns on DRR reach risk-prone communities? Yes No Public education campaigns.Training of local governmentAvailability of information on DRR practices at

the community level

Priority for action 4

Reduce the underlying risk factors

CI 1: Disaster risk reduction is an integral objective of environment related policies and plans, including for land use, natural resource management and adaptation to climate change.

• Is there a mechanism in place to protect and restore regulatory ecosystem services? (associated with wet lands, mangroves, forests etc) Yes No

Protected areas legislationPayment for ecosystem services (PES)Integrated planning (for example coastal zone

management)Environmental impacts assessments (EIAs)Climate change adaptation projects and programmes

CI 2: Social development policies and plans are being implemented to reduce the vulnerability of populations most at risk.

• Do social safety nets exist to increase the resilience of risk prone households and communities? Yes No Crop and property insuranceEmployment guarantee schemesConditional cash transfersDRR aligned poverty reduction, welfare policy and

programmes Microfinance

Micro insurance

CI 3: Economic and productive sectorial policies and plans have been implemented to reduce the vulnerability of economic activities.

• Are the costs and benefits of DRR incorporated into the planning of public investment? Yes No National and sectoral public investment

systems incorporating DRR.Investments in retrofitting infrastructures

including schools and hospitals

CI 4: Planning and management of human settlements incorporate disaster risk reduction elements, including enforcement of building codes.

• Is there investment to reduce the risk of vulnerable urban settlements? Yes No Investment in drainage infrastructure in flood prone

areasSlope stabilisation in landslide prone areasTraining of masons on safe construction technology Provision of safe land for low income households and

communities

CI 5: Disaster risk reduction measures are integrated into post disaster recovery and rehabilitation processes.

• Do post-disaster recovery programmes explicitly incorporate and budget for DRR? Yes No

% of recovery and reconstruction funds assigned to DRR

Measures taken to address gender based issues in recovery

CI 6: Procedures are in place to assess the disaster risk impacts of major development projects, especially infrastructure.

• Are the impacts of major development projects on disaster risk assessed? Yes No Assessments of impact of projects such as

dams, irrigation schemes, highways, mining, tourist developments etc on disaster risk

Impacts of disaster risk taken account in Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)

Priority for action 5

Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels

CI 1: Strong policy, technical and institutional capacities and mechanisms for disaster risk management, with a disaster risk reduction perspective are in place.

• Are there national programmes or policies to make schools and health facilities safe in emergencies? Yes No Policies and programmes for school and

hospital safety Training and mock drills in school and hospitals

for emergency preparedness

CI 2: Disaster preparedness plans and contingency plans are in place at all administrative levels, and regular training drills and rehearsals are held to test and develop disaster response programmes.

• Are the contingency plans, procedures and resources in place to deal with a major disaster? Yes No Contingency plans with gender sensitivities Operations and communications centre Search and rescue teams Stockpiles of relief supplies Shelters Secure medical facilities Dedicated provision for women in relief, shelter and emergency

medical facilities

CI 3: Financial reserves and contingency mechanisms are in place to support effective response and recovery when required.

• Are financial arrangements in place to deal with major disaster? Yes No National contingency fundsCatastrophic insurance facilitiesCatastrophe bonds

CI 4: Procedures are in place to exchange relevant information during hazard events and disasters, and to undertake post-event reviews.

• Has an agreed method and procedure been adopted to assess damage, loss and needs when disasters occur? Yes No Damage and loss assessment methodologies and

capacities available Post disaster need assessment methodologies Post disaster needs assessment methodologies include

guidance on gender aspects

Identified and trained human resources

Drivers of progress

• ‘Drivers of progress’ refer to factors which act as drivers or catalysts for achieving substantial progress in disaster risk reduction and sustainable recovery from disasters.

Drivers of progress• Multi-hazard integrated approach to disaster risk

reduction and development• Gender perspectives on risk reduction and recovery

adopted and institutionalized• Capacities for risk reduction and recovery identified and

strengthened• Human security and social equity approaches integrated

into disaster risk reduction and recovery activities• Engagement and partnerships with non-governmental

actors; civil society, private sector, amongst others, have been fostered at all levels