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THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007

THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007. Assessment Introduction. In your groups, you have 20 minutes to, Do an assessment of the area around the hotel Return to this room and each group will have 5 minutes to present your conclusion and the problems faced. NO.

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THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007

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  1. THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction • In your groups, you have 20 minutes to, • Do an assessment of the area around the hotel • Return to this room and each group will have 5 minutes to present your conclusion and the problems faced

  2. NO Terminate process Preliminary review of information Is an assessment needed? YES Office-based tasks Terms of reference – coordination Assessment team – secondary information review Selection of areas Field work Interviews with groups and individuals Collection of sector-specific information Observation Review by sector specialists Analysis Possible assessment outcomes Requirements for programmes (Yes or No)? Requirement for sector assessment (Yes or No)? THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction Assessment Process • The importance of preparation • What to do in the field • Undertaking analysis • What happens after your assessment

  3. THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction • What is assessment means ? • Information gathering exercise …………… • A diagnosis to determine vulnerabilities • To inquire, investigate, examine what is going on, what the change are and in what direction it may develop ………….

  4. THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction • Why do assessment ? • Assist in the planning process • Provides information to make decision • We need to know : • Whether or not an emergency exist • The demographic numbers of affected populations • The details of the emergency (causes, location, magnitude of disaster etc) • The conditions of the affected populations (mortality, morbidity rates) • The local response capacities and available resources, including organizational and logistical capabilities • The immediate life-saving priorities • The likelihood of additional future problem or needs

  5. THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction • When we should undertake an assessment ? • A shock, or sudden change has occurred (e.g. volcanic eruption, earthquake) • You think that an emergency may occur in the future (e.g. increasing political instability, drought) • You need more information about an existing emergency • When we should not undertake an assessment ? • Access to the affected areas is impossible • Existing information (other agency reports, etc) is adequate, so you do nor need to do an assessment • Many agencies are already doing assessment in the affected area and there is danger of “assessment fatigue” amongst the population

  6. THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction In your groups, discuss 10 minutes : What information do you need on the first day after a flood How do you collect this information

  7. Disaster Rapid assessment Detailed assessment THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction Assessment types and cycle : Continual assessment

  8. THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction Assessment types : • Rapid • After major change • Needs intervention, resources • 1 week or less • Detailed • After rapid assessment • Slow onset emergency • 1 month • Continual • Stable situation • During operations • ongoing

  9. THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction Comparison of assessment types

  10. THAI RED CROSS SOCIETY Assessment Workshop, Bangkok, 21 - 23 May 2007 Assessment Introduction Comparison of assessment types

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