DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
DIPECHO Projects in Turkmenistan
Guvanch Khummedov Project Coordinator NRCST
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
DIPECHO in Turkmenistan 1. IOM: Scaling up capacities of local authorities and
local communities in disaster prone districts in Turkmenistan
2. NRCST / NLRC: Scaling up disaster preparedness and response capacities of local communities and schools of Central Asia
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOM
Scaling up capacities of local authorities and local communities in disaster prone
districts in Turkmenistan
(DIPECHO - 5)
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOM in TurkmenistanMain Project Components
• Develop an unified & standardized methodology on disaster preparedness for different groups of beneficiaries for further use in study modules;
• Carry out information campaigns at 15 schools located in disaster prone districts;
• Conduct 2 TOT trainings for teachers; • Develop and set up 15 information stands at schools
on population protection against disasters
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOM in TurkmenistanMain Project Components
• Develop a manual on mitigation for representatives of local authorities and Civil Defense;
• Conduct mitigation activities – risks reduction and mitigation (local authorities and local communities);
• Develop recommendations for establishment of the cooperation mechanisms between the EmerCom of Turkmenistan and research institutes;
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOM in TurkmenistanMain Project Components
• Conduct trainings and consultative meetings with Government representatives, local authorities, NGOs and other partners with a purpose to strengthen coordination aimed at successful project implementation;
• Develop informative materials on population protection against disasters and on risks reduction.
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOM in Turkmenistan
Project Achievements- A first meeting for the national DIPECHO partners was conducted on 9th
February 2009 to improve coordination between partners for successful project implementation;
- A coordination meeting on development of the cooperation mechanism between EmerCom structures and research institutes in Turkmenistan was conducted on 12th February 2009;
- An unified standardized study manual on disaster preparedness for different
groups of beneficiaries was drafted.
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOM in TurkmenistanProject Achievements
- A study manual on mitigation was developed to the representatives of local authorities and Civil Defense;
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOM in TurkmenistanProject Achievements
- Recommendations on the development of coordination mechanisms between the Emercom of Turkmenistan, research institutes, NGOs and other organizations reducing risks of disasters in Turkmenistan;
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IОМ in TurkmenistanProject Achievements
- An assistance in developing and implementing mitigation activities (risks reduction and mitigation) was provided to local authorities and local communities.
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IОМ in Turkmenistan
Projects Achievements- Information campaigns at 15 schools located in disaster prone areas were conducted;
- Information stands on risks reduction and mitigation activities were developed and set up at 15 schools.
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IОМ in TurkmenistanProject Achievements
- Conducting of 2 TOT trainings for teachers and community members;
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOM in TurkmenistanPrinting materials
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOM in TurkmenistanPrinting materials
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Projects CoordinationIOM NRCST
Responsibility:
Mission of the International Organization on Migration in Turkmenistan
National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan
Time-frame: By 31st December 2009 By 31st December 2009
Target groups:
Secondary school students, Students; Students of professional schools and colleges;Teachers;PopulationNGOs andLocal authorities
Population in 48 disaster prone districts in Turkmenistan
Project geography:
I. Коytendagsky etrap (9)
II. Beyik S.Turkmenbashi etrap (15)
III. Маgdanly (1)
Akhalsky, Balkansky, Маryisky, Dashoguzsky, Lebapsky oblasts in Turkmenistan
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
IOMMoU
Between SD & DR under DM
NRCSTSD & DR under the MoE
Project Coordination
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Joint Project of the NRCST & NLRC
Scaling up disaster preparedness
and response capacities of local communities and schools
of Central Asia(DIPECHO - 5)
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Project Goal• Mitigate natural disasters in TurkmenistanMitigate natural disasters in Turkmenistan..Project Objective• Improve disaster preparedness and capacities of Improve disaster preparedness and capacities of
population living in disaster prone areas through population living in disaster prone areas through conducting of trainings in DM and First Aidconducting of trainings in DM and First Aid
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Geography of the Project
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
6 Results/Tasks of the Project DIPECHO-5
Result 1: Disaster Management at Community level;
Result 2: Disaster Preparedness at schoolsResult 3: Improve information of populationResult 4: Institutional capacity buildingResult 5: Regional cooperation Result 6: Provide necessary equipment for
Disaster Response
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Result 148 LDMC:• Improvement of capacity, knowledge and skills (Conducting of 48
Refresher trainings amongst LDMC);• Hazard maps and plans of action in DP/DR were drafted, updated
and integrated with the plans of Civil Defense; • Simulation and evacuation exercises were conducted; • A training of fire brigades and other DR groups were conducted.
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Result 248 secondary schools Risk reduction trainings were conducted for school students and teachers (48
refresher trainings for school DP/DR teams) Dissemination of information, communication and education materials Simulation and evacuation exercises Dissemination of knowledge on DP carrying out by students at their homes Introduction of DP courses into school curriculum Pictures drawing.
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Result 3
Information and educational materials including street boards were printed and disseminated
Sharing of training materials with partners Consultative meeting for NRCST staff, governmental and
international organizations was conducted. DP/DR trainings for oil and construction organizations were
conducted.
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Result 4 Knowledge of the NRCST staff and volunteers in project
management improved. Capacity of the NRCST in development of information and
education materials increased Monitoring and project transparancy improved A PSS training was conducted Coordination in DM improved Inter-sectorial themes were integrated into training processes
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Result 5
Joint project proposals approach including beneficiary identification, specifications of actions, indicators and M&E was established
A standard training approach including educational materials was established
3 regional best practise workshops including M&E, procedures, methodologies and training materials were conducted.
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Result 6 Delivery of FA kits for trainings
Procurement process of DR equipment and materials initiated
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Best Practices• Through identification of vulnerability criteria the NRCST together
with the Civil Defense have identified main disaster prone districts.
• The Project «Scaling up disaster preparedness and response capacities of local communities and schools of Central Asia” is conducting in disaster prone areas with a full support of local authorities and population.
• Materials printed for the project show all types of disaster responses. Because of that these materials are very popular both within the population and local authorities.
DIPECHO-V in Turkmenistan
Lessons Learned• Improve motivation system of volunteers including school
teachers, DM community members• Motivation of local community in DP/DR • More practical activities • Large beneficiary coverage • Introduction of innovative approaches• Changing of behavior • Multi-level and complex approach• Number of training materials• Development of the new training materials• Structure and methodology for a monitoring• Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA)