INTRODUCTION

Disaster risk within a country has its roots in development decisions that do not adequately address disaster concerns, and the resulting disasters are coming at the cost of development and poverty reduction. By not considering disaster risk in development planning, new risks could be unintentionally created or existing ones exacerbated through investments in infrastructure and public services, and through improper planning and regulation.

Thus it is essential that the process of development planning identifies and analyzes the underlying causes of risk, and factors in measures for risk reduction. By mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into national development processes, disaster risk considerations can be made an integral part of development processes, especially in priority sectors such as agriculture, education, health, housing and roads.

This course has been developed to enhance the capacity of government officials, development partners and stakeholders involved in development planning to mainstream disaster risk reduction into development activities and practices.

DURATION

5 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for audiences who form disaster management teams working in government agencies, NGOs, and Community Members working in governments, funding agencies, and research and non-government organizations for Emergency response and other Development programmes.

PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will:

• Gain practical experience in using GIS for disaster risk mapping and analysis.
• Enhance analytical capabilities through hands-on exercises and case studies.
• Improve career prospects with specialized knowledge in GIS for emergency management.
• Develop confidence in utilizing GIS tools for real-time decision-making.
• Network with experts and peers in disaster management and GIS fields.

ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations will benefit from:

• Improved disaster preparedness and response capabilities through enhanced GIS-based early warning systems.
• Enhanced decision-making processes with real-time spatial data analysis.
• Cost savings in emergency response and resource allocation.
• Increased efficiency in disaster risk mitigation and management.
• Alignment with international standards and best practices in GIS for disaster resilience.