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PROGRAM FOR ENHANCEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE (PEER)
Enhancing Emergency Response Enhancing Emergency Response Capacity in Asia since 1998Capacity in Asia since 1998
FREDERICK JOHN ABODeputy Chief of Party & Training Manager
Program for Enhancement of Emergency Response
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Background (1)Background (1)Background (1)Background (1)• In 1997, Office for Foreign Disaster Assistance
(OFDA) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) initiated an Urban Search and Rescue program in Asia
• Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFRD) provided technical inputs in developing the program.
• In 1997, Office for Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) initiated an Urban Search and Rescue program in Asia
• Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFRD) provided technical inputs in developing the program.
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BackgroundBackground (2)(2)BackgroundBackground (2)(2)• Urban Search and Rescue Capacity Enhancement
Program was established in October 1998. • Similar training programs in Latin America (1983),
the Caribbean and South Pacific (1990s)• The program was renamed Program for
Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER) in 1999
• Urban Search and Rescue Capacity Enhancement Program was established in October 1998. • Similar training programs in Latin America (1983),
the Caribbean and South Pacific (1990s)• The program was renamed Program for
Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER) in 1999
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Background (3)Background (3)Background (3)Background (3)• Initial 4 project countries (Philippines, Indonesia,
Nepal and India)
• In October 2000, ADPC, OFDA and MDFRD visited response agencies in the target countries during a program design mission and baseline data gathering.
• Initial 4 project countries (Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal and India)
• In October 2000, ADPC, OFDA and MDFRD visited response agencies in the target countries during a program design mission and baseline data gathering.
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Program GoalProgram GoalProgram GoalProgram Goal
• Promote sustainable national capacity building programs to enhance emergency preparedness & response that will contribute in achieving the country’s targets in the Hyogo Framework for Action to build resilience of the nation and communities to disasters.
• Promote sustainable national capacity building programs to enhance emergency preparedness & response that will contribute in achieving the country’s targets in the Hyogo Framework for Action to build resilience of the nation and communities to disasters.
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Program ObjectivesProgram ObjectivesProgram ObjectivesProgram Objectives• To develop an integrated knowledge To develop an integrated knowledge
based preparedness program that based preparedness program that includes:includes:
1.1.Current and relevant standardized curriculum Current and relevant standardized curriculum package and inter-disciplinary preparedness package and inter-disciplinary preparedness strategies to develop the core capability and strategies to develop the core capability and competencies of lay and professional response competencies of lay and professional response personnel in the communities and health personnel in the communities and health facilitiesfacilities
• To develop an integrated knowledge To develop an integrated knowledge based preparedness program that based preparedness program that includes:includes:
1.1.Current and relevant standardized curriculum Current and relevant standardized curriculum package and inter-disciplinary preparedness package and inter-disciplinary preparedness strategies to develop the core capability and strategies to develop the core capability and competencies of lay and professional response competencies of lay and professional response personnel in the communities and health personnel in the communities and health facilitiesfacilities
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2.2. Adult learning methodology and processes to Adult learning methodology and processes to effectively deliver a comprehensive skills and effectively deliver a comprehensive skills and knowledge based training programsknowledge based training programs
3.3. Establishment of a core group of qualified Establishment of a core group of qualified regional and national instructors to deliver regional and national instructors to deliver standard training material; sequential training standard training material; sequential training of new instructors; undertaking self evaluation; of new instructors; undertaking self evaluation; and updating the training materials and and updating the training materials and processes based from developmental processes based from developmental evaluation and lessons from recent incidentsevaluation and lessons from recent incidents
2.2. Adult learning methodology and processes to Adult learning methodology and processes to effectively deliver a comprehensive skills and effectively deliver a comprehensive skills and knowledge based training programsknowledge based training programs
3.3. Establishment of a core group of qualified Establishment of a core group of qualified regional and national instructors to deliver regional and national instructors to deliver standard training material; sequential training standard training material; sequential training of new instructors; undertaking self evaluation; of new instructors; undertaking self evaluation; and updating the training materials and and updating the training materials and processes based from developmental processes based from developmental evaluation and lessons from recent incidentsevaluation and lessons from recent incidents
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4.4. Advocacy programs directed at policy makers, Advocacy programs directed at policy makers, the public and donors tothe public and donors to communicate and communicate and demonstrate the value of the emergency demonstrate the value of the emergency preparedness training and best practices, using preparedness training and best practices, using case studies and demonstration sites that will case studies and demonstration sites that will be disseminated through innovative be disseminated through innovative communication channelscommunication channels
4.4. Advocacy programs directed at policy makers, Advocacy programs directed at policy makers, the public and donors tothe public and donors to communicate and communicate and demonstrate the value of the emergency demonstrate the value of the emergency preparedness training and best practices, using preparedness training and best practices, using case studies and demonstration sites that will case studies and demonstration sites that will be disseminated through innovative be disseminated through innovative communication channelscommunication channels
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PEER Instructors Development ProcessPEER Instructors Development ProcessPEER Instructors Development ProcessPEER Instructors Development Process
Training for Training for Instructors (TFI)Instructors (TFI)
Training for Training for Instructors (TFI)Instructors (TFI)
Instructors Instructors Workshop (IW)Workshop (IW)
Instructors Instructors Workshop (IW)Workshop (IW)
Master Instructors Master Instructors Workshop (MIW)Workshop (MIW)
Master Instructors Master Instructors Workshop (MIW)Workshop (MIW)
MAIN INSTRUCTOR
MAIN INSTRUCTOR
COURSE COORDINATOR &
MONITOR
ASST. INSTRUCTOR
ASST. INSTRUCTOR
BAISC COURSES CADRE and HOPE
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PEER Stage 1 (1998-2003)PEER Stage 1 (1998-2003)PEER Stage 1 (1998-2003)PEER Stage 1 (1998-2003)• Four (4) Project Countries: Philippines, Indonesia,
Nepal and India
• Established the foundation of the program
• Adaptation to Asian context of key training
• Initiated the establishment of regional and national cadre of instructors
• Development of the HOPE Course
• Four (4) Project Countries: Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal and India
• Established the foundation of the program
• Adaptation to Asian context of key training
• Initiated the establishment of regional and national cadre of instructors
• Development of the HOPE Course
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PEER Stage 2 (2003-2009)PEER Stage 2 (2003-2009)PEER Stage 2 (2003-2009)PEER Stage 2 (2003-2009)
• Extension of PEER to Pakistan and Bangladesh• National adaptation of key trainings• Development of master instructors and monitors• Review & finalization of HOPE Course • Development of refresher courses
• Extension of PEER to Pakistan and Bangladesh• National adaptation of key trainings• Development of master instructors and monitors• Review & finalization of HOPE Course • Development of refresher courses
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PEER Stage 3 PEER Stage 3 (CY 2009-2014)(CY 2009-2014)PEER Stage 3 PEER Stage 3 (CY 2009-2014)(CY 2009-2014)
1. Community Action fro Disaster Response (CADRE) during Emergencies to enhance community level first responder capacity in disaster–prone communities
2. Hospital Preparedness for Emergencies (HOPE) program to enhance emergency response capacity of health facilities to manage mass casualty incidents
1. Community Action fro Disaster Response (CADRE) during Emergencies to enhance community level first responder capacity in disaster–prone communities
2. Hospital Preparedness for Emergencies (HOPE) program to enhance emergency response capacity of health facilities to manage mass casualty incidents
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9 Project Countries9 Project Countries9 Project Countries9 Project Countries
• Stage 2 Countries (CADRE, HOPE, MFR, CSSR)
• (6) (6) Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
• Expansion Countries (CADRE & HOPE)• (3) (3) Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam
• Stage 2 Countries (CADRE, HOPE, MFR, CSSR)
• (6) (6) Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
• Expansion Countries (CADRE & HOPE)• (3) (3) Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam
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REGIONAL AND SUB REGIONALDevelopment, adaptation and standardization of curriculum and training materials•Exchange of experiences, best practices and lessons on emergency preparedness & response
NATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDINGInstructor developmentNational adaptation & translation•Sustainable institutionalization•Support for emergency systems development
SUB NATIONAL AND LOCALImplementation of emergency response coursesSupport to enhance local emergency preparedness•Development of model communities and hospitals•Expansion to other provinces and communities
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