Local Disaster Risk Management Planning and Resilient Reconstruction
Project Name: Preparation of Local Disaster Risk Management Plan (LDRMP) to Develop Disaster-Resilient Communities and Support Resilient Reconstruction
Implemented by: Janahit Gramin Sewa Samittee (JGSS)
Supported by: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project Period: August 2016 to May 2017
Covered Areas: 8 wards of Sindhupalchok District
Total Budget: NPR 1,643,250
Project Overview:
The project aimed to strengthen local disaster preparedness and resilience by supporting the preparation of Local Disaster Risk Management Plans (LDRMPs) and establishing community-based disaster management structures. The initiative contributed to the implementation of the Community Disaster Risk Management Plan (CDRMP) and promoted community participation in disaster risk reduction and resilient reconstruction.
Major Interventions and Achievements:
- Local Disaster Risk Management Planning
- Prepared Local Disaster Risk Management Plans (LDRMPs) for 8 wards.
- Supported communities to identify local hazards, vulnerabilities, capacities, and disaster risks.
- Promoted locally appropriate disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery measures.
- Strengthened the integration of disaster risk reduction into local development and reconstruction processes.
- Community-Based Disaster Risk Management
- Formed 8 Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Committees (CBDRMCs), one in each supported ward.
- Strengthened community-level structures for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Encouraged active participation of community members and local stakeholders in disaster risk management.
- Resilient Reconstruction and Community Resilience
- Promoted the principles of Build Back Better and resilient reconstruction following the earthquake.
- Supported communities to incorporate disaster risk reduction measures into reconstruction and local development activities.
- Strengthened community capacity to reduce disaster risks and improve preparedness for future emergencies.
- Community and Youth Mobilization
- Mobilized community members, local leaders, volunteers, and youth in disaster risk assessment, planning, awareness, and preparedness activities.
- Encouraged youth participation as local volunteers and change agents in disaster risk reduction and community resilience initiatives.
- Promoted inclusive participation and community ownership of local disaster management processes.
Key Achievements:
- 8 Local Disaster Risk Management Plans (LDRMPs) prepared.
- 8 Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Committees (CBDRMCs) formed.
- Strengthened local capacity for disaster preparedness, risk reduction, resilient reconstruction, and emergency response.
- Contributed to the implementation and outcomes of the Community Disaster Risk Management Plan (CDRMP).
Key Focus:
The project focused on local disaster risk management planning, community-based disaster risk reduction, resilient reconstruction, Build Back Better, community and youth mobilization, preparedness, and strengthening disaster-resilient communities.
