Company Profile:
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), responsible for implementing global disaster risk reduction frameworks.
Project Goals:
To align national policies across 45 African countries with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Client Pain Points:
- Lack of understanding of the Sendai Framework at the national and local levels.
- Difficulty in translating global guidelines into actionable policies.
- Limited coordination between governments and stakeholders.
Strategies Deployed:
- Organized workshops in each country to contextualize the Sendai Framework.
- Developed tools and templates for policymakers to localize the framework.
- Facilitated cross-country knowledge exchange sessions.
Duration:
18 months.
Staff Deployed:
A core team of 20 facilitators, with additional local coordinators in each country.
Challenges Experienced and Solutions:
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Challenge: Varied levels of engagement among participating countries.
Solution: Tailored workshop content to specific country priorities and capacities. -
Challenge: Logistical complexities of organizing workshops in multiple countries.
Solution: Partnered with local agencies for on-ground support.
End Results:
Strengthened national disaster risk reduction policies in 45 African countries, improving alignment with the Sendai Framework and enhancing disaster resilience continent-wide.
