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Brief Description
In 2006/7, the Government of Lesotho together with the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) conducted a National Disaster
Risk Reduction Capacity Needs Assessments (CNA). The assessment
identified major resource constraints and capacity gaps in
governance for disaster risk reduction (DRR) (institutional and
legal systems), risk identification, information and knowledge
management, emergency response and preparedness, and risk management
applications.
Following the capacity needs assessment, a National Action Plan for
capacity development in disaster risk reduction was developed by the
Government of Lesotho with UNDP/BCPR financial and technical
support. The national action plan identifies priority activities to
address corresponding capacity (mission & strategy;
culture/structure and competencies; Processes – external and
internal organisational systems; human resources; financial
resources; information resources and infrastructure) gaps. Effective
implementation of the NAP has become a national priority as reducing
risk and increasing community resilience to disasters will help
achieve Lesotho’s Vision 2020, the poverty reduction strategy and
the national Millennium Development Goals.
Consequently this project strategy focuses on strengthening the
disaster management system in Lesotho and effective management of
the impact of disaster risks within the context of sustainable
development.
To achieve the above objective, the
project will aim for the following:
The project will support strengthening
of government and UNDP capacities for
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Disaster risk reduction legal and
institutional systems’ support – including review and development of
DRR policies & legislations, and strengthening of organisational/institutional
structures and systems for DRR;
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Risk identification & assessment as
well as development of user-friendly/people centred early warning
systems;
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Integrating risk reduction in
development initiatives;
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Preparedness and emergence response to
drought, snowfall, localised floods and hailstorms and widespread
fires; and
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Strengthening gender equality in the
implementation of disaster risk reduction.
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Project Period: |
March
2008 – March 2009 |
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Location: |
Lesotho |
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Status |
Ongoing |
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UNDP Programme Officer |
Ms. Mojakisane Mathaha |
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UNDAF Outcome: |
Increased employment, household food security and enhanced
natural resources and environmental management |
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Management Arrangement: |
National Implementation |
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Implementing Partner: |
Disaster Management Authority
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Other Partners: |
Office of the Prime Minister
Lesotho Red Cross |
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Budget and major
sources of funding: |
Estimated Budget $520,000
UNDP/BCPR $340,000
Remaining unfunded
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Delivery: |
2008 financial year not
closed yet |
Contact:
Mr. Mojakisane Mathaha
mojakisane.mathaha@undp.org
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