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Transcript of Government of Viet Nam and One UN
GOVERNMENT OF VIET NAM AND ONE UN
Working together to reduce disaster risk in Viet Nam
Save the Children
Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva, 16-19 June 2009
Disaster snapshot in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is a disaster prone country with 3,200 km. of coastline and around 80% of the population living in rural areas
Recurrent disasters every year In 2007 alone, 462 people died, 33
are missing and 856 were injured. Total damage in 2007 estimated in
US$ 720 millions
CARE international Viet Nam
Climate Change pose a clear threat for the development of the country
Source: Care International Viet Nam
Relative Frequency
High Medium Low
Flood Hail rain EarthquakeTyphoon DroughtAccident (technology)Inundation Landslide Frost Fire
Deforestation
Disaster snapshot in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is currently expanding the scope of its disaster preparedness measures to cope with all type of hazards, including non-water
related events
How we work together...
Viet Nam is a One UN pilot country Through the Programme Coordination Group (PCG 10) on natural
disasters and emergencies, all UN agencies work together to ensure that the UN in Vietnam has a comprehensive and coherent plan regarding all disaster-related activities. This group serves as the focal point for the government, donors, NGOs and other disaster practitioners.
The Disaster Management Working Group of which PCG 10 and the government of Vietnam are members regroups NGOs working in the disaster sector to cooperate on joint initiatives and projects.
The Natural Disaster Mitigation partnership allows all donors to work together and better respond to the needs of the Government of Vietnam
Efficient coordination of disaster initiatives is a must to ensure cost-
effective use of resources and adequate support to national efforts
ONE UN project
Timeframe: Oct. 2008-Dec. 2011 Budget: US$ 4.25 million Aimed at strengthening institutional capacity for disaster risk
management and its links with climate change Different UN agencies contribute their expertise to the project
A concrete example of how UN agencies work together with the Government of Viet Nam towards a common goal
Source: Save the Children
For more information:
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development: http://xttmnew.agroviet.gov.vn/TestE/
Natural Disasters Mitigation Partnership: http://www.ccfsc.org.vn/ndmp/
Disaster Management Working Group: http://www.ngocentre.org.vn/?q=node/104
One UN: http://www.un.org.vn/Government of Viet Nam and ONE UN
working together to reduce disaster risks