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SCOPE
Background
Purpose
SAGIP 99
SAGIP 2000
BACKGROUND
Disaster relief identified as a CBM for ARF participating countries 1997 – Intercessional Group on DR
met in New Zealand and discussed disaster relief and recognized the value of
“exchanging information on the role of defense authorities in disaster relief”
SAGIP PURPOSE
“To enhance regional relationships by promoting common understanding for cooperative multilateral response to disasters.”
SAGIP 99
AFP initiated the conduct of the game on 16-19 Feb 99 in Manila, Philippines
Participants: Philippines, Australia and US
Served as a venue in exploring the possibilities of conducting coordinative and cooperative disaster relief operations involving other nations
SAGIP 99 OBJECTIVES
To develop an understanding of national disaster relief capabilities and processes
To identify areas of cooperation
To identify a framework for undertaking cooperative/coordinated disaster relief operations
To provide recommendations for policy, & strategic and operational planning
SAGIP is an excellent CBM and an ideal venue for engagement and mutual understanding
SAGIP exposed national capabilities, planning processes, and decision-making mechanisms
Enhances comprehensive interoperability by mutual confidence and transparency
SAGIP 99 RESULTS
The game could serve as a model for ASEAN countries to conduct similar activities in a multilateral mode
Succeeding SAGIP games may involve multilateral responses from other countries of the region
SAGIP 99 RESULTS
PHILIPPINES
SAGIP 2000
The National Disaster Coordinating Council/Office of Civil Defense (NDCC/OCD) took the lead with the support of the AFP
Design was a product of collaborative planning involving the invited countries
Scope of discussion was limited to Meteorological and Geological Disasters
SAGIP 2000
Four day symposium: 24-27 October 2000 at Dusit Hotel, Makati City
Covered the following major topics: Early Warning Systems
Decision & Planning Processes
Response & Transition stage
Mitigation
SAGIP 2000
Participants: 17 Countries
Australia Bangladesh Brunei Cambodia China India Japan Malaysia New Zealand
Papua New Guinea Philippines Singapore Thailand United Kingdom United States Vietnam
SAGIP 2000
Participants: 5 International Organizations
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (UN-OCHA)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Asia-Pacific Disaster Center (APDC) Asian Disaster Reduction Center
(ADRC) Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
Belgium
SAGIP 2000 OBJECTIVES
A forum to facilitate the common understanding of EMS and procedures for national disaster response.
Examine linkages between national responses for multilateral disaster response.
Identify potential for multilateral and regional cooperation in disaster response.
Identify opportunities to coordinate preparation for and response to disasters.
Issues: Resource limitations Technological capabilities Culture and sensitivities Interoperability Need for quick response Protocol
SAGIP 2000 RESULTS
Accomplishments: Provide a forum for sharing information and country
experiences, and discussing relevant issues and concerns, particularly on early warning systems, decision-making and planning process, response and transition mechanisms, and mitigation strategies.
Examine local and international disaster management arrangements.
Promote awareness of protocol development for multilateral disaster response.
Promote understanding of various considerations for multilateral disaster response.
SAGIP 2000 RESULTS
Possible elements of a Regional Framework for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response
effective and inter-related hazard monitoring and warning system
standard damage and needs assessment procedures support database of resources communications infrastructure and networking planning and coordination process standards and measures of effectiveness of humanitarian
assistance policies and procedures for humanitarian assistance training and research
SAGIP 2000 RESULTS
Tayo ay magtulungan.
SAGIP…!
