Background JANI in detail Resources Update on JANI Next steps

1. Joint Advocacy Network Initiative (JANI)? Background JANI in detail Resources Update on JANI Next steps

2. background (why) JANI is a second phase of the previous DANI DANI was set up to increase the linkages and information sharing among NGOs and government agencies working in disaster risk management and advocate for CBDRM

4. At that time, there was: A large group of DRR agencies A large scale of operation (nationwide)? A diverse range of activities (CBDRM, advocacy, awareness raising, etc)? A great pool of experiences, knowledge and resources But a common goal of improving the effectiveness of DRR in Vietnam

5. The question is: how can they share the all the best practices and get the message to the policy makers?

6. background And finally an initiative born to accommodate the goal: advocacy through a network, in addition to normal projects Network is set up among agencies getting funding from DIPECHO, and thus �D� in the title DANI.

7. JANI (what)? Joint advocacy network initiative JANI is the son born to fulfill the rest of the mission that his father has given � DANI was evaluated as a successful model for sharing and advocacy: The goal: improve the effectiveness of DRR in Vietnam Objective: strengthen CBDRM implementation and advocacy through effective networking and joint initiatives

9. 1. Better synergies/information sharing 1.1 Regular coordination meetings 1.2 Online CBDRM repository (www.ccfsc.org.vn/ndm-p) (the website needs upgraded a bit)? 1.3 Conceptualize CBDRM and develop CBDRM framework (what it is, how to do, procedures, target audience, etc)?

10. 1. Better synergies/information sharing 1.4 Disaster tours (for experience sharing, relationship strengthening, human resource building)? 1.5 Good Practices and technical notes (leadership, human resources, means and logistics on the spot)? 1.6 Indigenous knowledge on DM and CC (linking local knowledge and scientific research)? 1.7 Joint innovative IEC materials (leaflets, brochures, articles, etc)?

11. 2. Integration of CBDRM into development 2.1 CBDRM integration training workshops (advocacy skill, integration skill)? 2.2 Integration of DM into school curriculum

12. 2. Integration of CBDRM into development 2.3 Policy dialogue platforms (disaster management legislation, regulations, NDMP, etc)? Law on Dyke, The Guidelines on Flood and Storm Control; Formulation of Disaster Management Law; Integration of disaster management into socio-economic development planning through workshops and researches Support the implementation of the newly approved National Strategy to 2020. 2.4 Technical workshops on the National Strategies and SNAP

13. 3. Public awareness raising 3.1 Media campaigns for DRR at national and local levels (engagement of the media into DRR, joint TV and radio broadcasts, etc)? 3.2 Advocacy on the National and International Disaster Days (22 May and 2 October)?

14. RESOURCES (with what)? Budget: 301.336 EUR Human resource: CARE (1 DM coordinator, 1 project manager, 1 project officer, 1 international volunteer: Partners: DM staff and delegates, volunteers Time: 15 months, till end of Nov 2009.

15. Management (how)? Centrally managed budget by CARE Work decentralized to partners in various packages (led by specific partner)? (work packages, costs, schedule, procurement, quality, risks)? Discussions in coordination meetings, emails, phones, face-to-face, etc.

16. Anything special about JANI? It takes a horizontal approach, not a vertical approach: looking at what your neighbors are doing, can I share with them, can they join us, etc? ? a lot on sharing It has no specific project locations: unlike your projects where you work side by side with beneficiaries. ? it will be hard to measure impact on beneficiaries A developing approach to advocacy: consortium/network, not an individual approach ? is it a trend?

17. Anything special about JANI? A developing approach to advocacy: consortium/network, not an individual approach ? is it a trend? JANI, and now the Recent Emergency capacity building project.

18. So what can you contribute to/benefit from JANI? Sharing information: do share with us information on tools, techniques, best practices on CBDRM, and visit our website to get interesting information Join with us in different workshops, trainings and awareness raising activities Support us in getting the CBDRM institutionalised in the Gov legal documents, legislations, policies. Get the message across to a wide audience: CBDRM is cheap, easy but still can save lives.

19. Update on JANI Final grant contract received on Thursday 25 September MOU content agreed on, Workplan revised Chart of accounts done Individual project implementation agreement done Staff recruitment done

20. Next steps Signing the MOU Revising the workplan again and send to DIPECHO.

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