Projects Database / Support to PM Office - Strengthening Disaster Risk Management Capacities in Lebanon
Project ID
00071806
Background
Scope of the project: to help the Lebanese Government develop its disaster management and corresponding risk reduction strategy. The creation of an inter-ministerial Disaster Risk Reduction Unit which sets the Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy with clear, measurable and time bound objectives, a National Plan to achieve those objectives and performance measures to assess the successful achievements of the objectives (a national strategy for risk reduction).
Management Arrangement of the Project: UNDP will appoint a Project Manager with experience in the field of hazard management and risk reduction to ensure that the expected results are achieved through the effective and efficient use of UNDP resources and global experience. A mechanism and corresponding performance measures will be developed to track progress towards established objectives.
Achievements & Expected Results
UNDAF Outcome: By 2014, good governance reforms, with specific focus on national dialogue and inclusive participation, and government effectiveness and accountability, are institutionalized at all levels.
Expected Outcomes:
1- Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Unit established
2- National DRR strategy and systems developed and implemented
3- Building national capacities at central and regional levels
4- Public Awarness on DRR raised
5- Gender equality initiatives integrated into DRR Institutional Framework and Regional and Local plans
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Lebanon
