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Disaster Risk Reduction and Management: Addressing the Risk and Vulnerabilities of the Clients. Presented By: Rusty Binas 2012 MCPI Annual Conference July 26-27, 2012| Hyatt Hotel, Manila, Philippines. 80 years emergency aid and structural poverty eradication;
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Management: Addressing the Risk and Vulnerabilities of the Clients Presented By: Rusty Binas 2012 MCPI Annual Conference July 26-27, 2012| Hyatt Hotel, Manila, Philippines
80 years emergency aid and structural poverty eradication; • Almost 1000 partners in 36 countries; • Netherlands based
Addressing the following Questions • What is DRRM? • What are the elements of disaster preparedness? • How should microfinance institutions (MFIs) prepare for potential disasters? How should and how could MFIs respond to disasters? • What are the roles/functions of MFIs during post-disaster recovery? • What are the opportunities for collaboration between MFIs and disaster management organizations with respect to disaster preparedness, disaster response, relief, rehabilitation, mitigation and adaptation?
Damage assessment and needs analysis is a determinant if the situation is to be declared disaster – meaning community needs an outside help because the situation is beyond their capacity Clarifying the dividing line Emergency Response
How should microfinance institutions (MFIs) prepare for potential disasters?
What are the roles/functions of MFIs during post-disaster recovery? is there a law that limit the function of MFIs to execute their development role to the society?
What are the opportunities for collaboration between MFIs and disaster management organizations with respect to disaster preparedness, disaster response, relief, rehabilitation, mitigation and adaptation? Explore, explore, explore ...there is no limit if you are adding value to the work!
The Road to Disaster Resilience is far from over… Thank You Very Much!