BACKGROUND 

The CBDRR course provides an opportunity for practitioners to learn essential skills and knowledge in community based disaster risk reduction to address implementation challenges in a systematic manner. CBDRR participants acquire tools and obtain knowledge on “how to” design and implement programs for reducing disaster risks and vulnerability and building community capacity to promote a ‘culture of safety.’ Through exercises and simulations participants practice risk assessment and risk reduction planning. The participants will have a chance to learn about globally acknowledged programs and projects on community based disaster risk reduction from leaders of these initiatives, with a particular focus on examples from South and South East Asian regions. The CBDRR course tackles the issues in disaster risk reduction from a developmental perspective, discusses the issues and problems concerning sustainability, replication/ adaptation of CBDRR practice and integration of risk reduction plans with government and non-government development plans.

OBJECTIVES 

The course will train participants to be able to:

• Examine various models of disaster risk management;

• Design and conduct community based disaster risk assessment;

• Identify measures for hazard & vulnerability reduction & community capacity building;

• Prepare a risk reduction plan & understand how to integrate it into development activities;

• Analyze problems in the implementation of community based risk reduction plans;

• Describe areas of professional development to become a good CBDRR practitioner; 

COURSE CONTENTS 

Module–I: Context of CBDRR

• Risks and trends: disasters in Asia

• Understanding terminologies and evolving approaches in disaster management

• Linking DRR with development – CBDRR Practitioners Perspectives 

Module–II: CBDRR Framework

• DRM Models and Approaches Relevant to CBDRR

• CBDRR Features: Elements; Processes and Outcomes

• Values, Ethics and Commitment and Accountability of CBDRR Practitioners

Module–III: Participatory Community Disaster Risk Assessment

• Introduction to Participatory Community Risk Assessment (PCRA)
  Hazard Assessment

• Vulnerability Assessment

• Capacity Assessment

• Using Results of HVCA Measuring Disaster Risk

• Tools and Techniques for PCRA-Introduction and Classroom Practical (Practice on tools)

• Contextual Application and Use of Tools

Module–IV: Participatory Stakeholder and Resource Analysis

• Stakeholder Analysis

• Resource Analysis

Module–V: Participatory Disaster Risk Reduction Planning

• Overview of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

• Participatory Community Risk Reduction Plan

• Building a Community Disaster Risk Organization (Team)

• Sustaining a Community DRR Organization

• Community Training

• Partnership for Community Risk Reduction

• Mobilizing Resources for CBDRR Planning and Implementation

• Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation for CBDRR 

Module–VI: Community Disaster Risk Reduction Implementation

• Risk Reduction Measures

• Preparedness for Community Early Warning

• Preparedness for Community Health Preparedness and Protection in Emergencies

• Preparedness for Community Evacuation and Living in safe areas

• Preparedness for Community Search and Rescue

• Mitigating Geological and Hydrometeorological Hazards

• Strengthening livelihoods through Disaster Resilience

• CBDRR in Recovery Opportunity to build better and establish Sustainable DRR Organizations

• Gender Sensitive DRR

• Child Focused DRR

• Public Awareness and Disaster Risk Communication

• Advocacy for CBDRR

• Risk Transfer and Insurance for the Poor and Vulnerable

• Habitat Specific Consideration for CBDRR Coping with Droughts

• Habitat Specific Consideration for CBDRR Living with Floods 

Module–VII: CBDRR Program Implementation Challenges and Solutions

• Sustaining CBDRR in all At Risk Communities Nationwide

• Implementing CBDRR in Challenging Circumstances CBDRR in Conflict areas and during Complex Emergencies CBDRR in Religious Societies

• Implementing CBDRR in Challenging Circumstances

• CBDRR in urban areas

• Linking CBDRR in National and Local Govt. Programs for Disaster Management and Development

• Mainstreaming CBDRR into Community Development Work

• Linking CBDRR to Community Based Approaches for Sustainable Livelihoods, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Protection and Wetland and Dry land Management

Module–VIII: Re-entering the Real World Making a Difference

• Finalizing the Project to be undertaken post course

• Action Plan on Re-Entry to the participants organization

Note: The curriculum shown is for guidance only. ADPC’s ongoing course improvement process may lead to some changes in topics and structure. 

TRAINING METHODOLOGY 

CBDRR provides participatory learning through exercises, simulations, videos, discussion forums and interactive lectures. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS 

The course challenges each participant to:

• Pre-course readings, which would be provide to the participants before the start of the course and would provide the participants with a better understanding on the subject during the course

• Work in a multicultural class with diverse individual experience levels

• Complete group work on selected themes and case studies

• Participate in exercises and simulation

• Develop an individual plan for their organization or environment

• Participate in active learning events

• Post course assignment

Certificates will be awarded to participants who complete all of the course components. Upon successful completion of the CBDRR course, the participants will be allowed for claiming of 3 - credits against the Asian Institute of Technology Master program on “Disaster Preparedness Mitigation and Management” as per AIT Policy / Guidelines 

PARTICIPANTS 

CBDRR is a specialized course catering to the competency and knowledge needs of operation level people who are or would be involved in designing and implementing CBDRR projects and programs in their organizations. Participants come from many sectors including, local government departments, NGOs, INGOs, UN, IFRC, emergency response agencies and the private sector. Participants from policy and senior management levels of government, UN, donor organizations and INGOs are welcome if they are interested in learning to learn about how CBDRR is operationalised. As course participants come from a diverse range of countries and organizations, and the class size is limited to thirty persons, ADPC accepts nominations from Asia and the Pacific on a “first come, first served” basis, provided the applicant meets the requirements. A limited number of participants from other regions will also be accepted, on a case by case and "first come first served" basis. 

LANGUAGE 

All teaching and course materials are in English, so it is essential that participants are fully conversant in English. 

RESOURCE PERSONS 

Regionally experienced practitioners and experts from APDC and its partner organizations such as Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP), The Philippines and All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI), India conduct and facilitate the CBDRR course. 

COURSE FEE 

The tuition fee is US$2,240 including a registration fee of US$40. This package is inclusive of training course materials, refreshments and lunch during the course. Travel and accommodation cost are not included in the course fee. All participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and visa expenses, including transportation from and to airport, and also for health/accident insurance and personal expenses. 

ACCOMMODATION 

Participants are required to stay at the Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel (http://www.imperialhotels.com), where the training will hold. The hotel offers special rate for the participants and the amount of the accommodation will be settled down by the participants directly with the hotel cashier. Room rate for single type cost Baht 1,600 (approximately US$48) per room per night and twin shared room costs Baht 1,800 (approximately US$55) per room per night. Room rate during field exercise is Baht 2,500 (US$76) for both single and twin shared type. 

GROUP DISCOUNT 

ADPC has established an arrangement which recognizes the special needs of sponsoring organizations who wish to send large groups to the course. This operates when one single organization decides to send a group of five persons to the course, in which case the tuition fee US$ 2,200 will be waived for the sixth participant from that organization. Therefore, the sixth participant needs to pay only the registration fee of US$40. 

PAYMENT 

If you are selected to attend the course, the payment should be transferred to ADPC account through bank or international demand draft (DD) not later than 30 June 2010. Otherwise, your participation will be cancelled. Please note that personal checks are not acceptable. 

REGISTRATION 

Interested persons can apply as individuals although preference will be given to those sponsored by the organizations. Those applicants who are sponsored by their organizations, a letter of endorsement/sponsorship from their organizations is required to be submitted. An application form is available on ADPC website http://www.adpc.net/v2007/, and can be submitted by 20 June 2010 through email, fax or mail by post. (See contact details below). Pre course information will be provided once you have received the acceptance for the course. 

CANCELLATION 

If you are unable to attend, a substitute applicant is welcome to attend in your place. Cancellation of attendance should be notified at least 3 weeks prior to course commencement; in which case, a full refund less 15% of course fee for banking charges and administrative costs will be made. No refunds are available for cancellation within 3 weeks prior to course commencement. 

ADPC ALUMNI LEAGUE 

ADPC Alumni occupy leadership positions across numerous sectors in at least 50 countries of the Asia-Pacific Region. Many of them play pioneering and institution building roles, and have contributed significantly to the enhancement of disaster management capabilities in the region. They retain their links with ADPC and many are actively involved in partnerships facilitated by ADPC at the regional and national levels. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to join in this distinguished and rich heritage, which is continually enriched by new inductees. We look forward to welcoming you to this league. 

CONTACT ADDRESS 

Mr. Sisira Kumara
Project Manager
Disaster Management System
Email: sisira@adpc.net

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
979/66-70, 24th Floor SM Tower
Paholyothin Road, Samsen Nai
Phayathai Bangkok, 10400
Tel: +66 (02) 2980681-92

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