To enhance the participants' capacity
to design and implement disaster reduction programs, with
special emphasis on the health sector.
OBJECTIVES
- To examine disaster prevention,
mitigation, preparedness and response management models,
approaches and tools applicable to the health sector.
- To upgrade and advance technical
knowledge about the causes and consequences of hazards to
communities and institutions.
- To increase strategic management,
leadership and analytical skills of the participants.
- To strengthen coordination among
development and disaster management organizations
(governmental and non-governmental) to maximize the benefits
for the public health sector.
- To promote networking through the
sharing of experiences
The international context: Humanitarian and
development actorsDisaster Reduction and Sustainable
Development
Multi-Sectoral Framework
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A regional perspective
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A national perspective
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An economic perspective
Mitigation of Damages to Critical Facilities (focus on
hospitals)
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Principles of the vulnerability analysis (structural,
non-structural and functional) why hospitals are distinct?
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Mitigation measures for new and existing installations
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Role of financing institutions.
Mitigation of Damages to Water Supply and Sewage Systems
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Nature of the risks
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Institutional actors
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Urban vs. rural facilities
Sectoral Preparedness
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Role of the health sector and of the ministry of health
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Impact of decentralization
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Disaster reduction as a core function of the Ministry of
Health
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Administrative, Executive or Legislative Authority
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Linkage with other sectors
Information Management
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The impact of the Internet and communications technologies
on the work and role of disaster managers.
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Technologies and information services: why managers should
support and promote the creation of information centers a
services
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The Regional Disaster Information Center and other
resources: what they offer to today's LEADERS?
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Information content: evaluation of web sites and CD-ROMs.
Discerning hat's useful and what's not among all the bits
and bytes on the Internet.
Common Obstacles to Progress in Risk Management
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Cyclones/hurricanes/typhoons: early warning
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Earthquake: Dead bodies, Field Hospitals
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Volcanic eruptions (video)
Chemical AccidentsComplex Disasters
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International humanitarian law
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Landmines
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Refugees/shelters management
Preparedness for Biological-Chemical-Radiological
Terrorism
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Relevance in developing countries
Formulation of Projects
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Designing and implementing development projects
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Logical framework approach
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Monitoring and evaluation
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Quality control
Emergency Mobilization of Resources
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Mobilization after sudden impact disasters
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The UN Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP)
Coordination of the External Response
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The UN agencies
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The Caribbean and Regional Institutions
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NGOs and Red Cross
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Military civil-Coordination
Management of Supplies and Donations (SUMA)
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Transparency and accountability for donations
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Logistic Management Principles
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Basic of SUMA and other support systems
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