Indicators to measure progress in DRR and HFA implementation HFA Monitoring and Review 2009-2011

1. 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 Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction – Training and Research

2. 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

3. 32 Basic Indicators

4. 118 additional Indicators

5. Level of achievement

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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/

9. Priority for action 1 Ensure that disaster reduction is a national and local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation

10. 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 papers • CCA/ UNDAF

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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 Nocivil society members (in numbers) sectoral organisations (in numbers) women’s organisations participating in national platform (in numbers)

14. Priority for action 2 Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning

15. 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

16. 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 database • Reports generated and used in planning

17. 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 effectively • Local level preparedness • Communication systems and protocols • Active involvement of media in early warning dissemination

18. 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

19. Priority for action 3 Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels

20. 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

21. 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 curriculum • university curriculum • Professional DRR education programmes

22. 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 projects • Studies on the economic costs and benefits of DRR

23. 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 government • Availability of information on DRR practices at the community level

24. Priority for action 4 Reduce the underlying risk factors

25. 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 legislation • Payment for ecosystem services (PES) • Integrated planning (for example coastal zone management) • Environmental impacts assessments (EIAs) • Climate change adaptation projects and programmes

26. 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 insurance • Employment guarantee schemes • Conditional cash transfers • DRR aligned poverty reduction, welfare policy and programmes  • Microfinance • Micro insurance

27. 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

28. 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 areas • Slope stabilisation in landslide prone areas • Training of masons on safe construction technology • Provision of safe land for low income households and communities

29. 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

30. 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)

31. Priority for action 5 Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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 funds • Catastrophic insurance facilities • Catastrophe bonds

35. 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

36. 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.

37. 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