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disasters in future. The earthquake tested the resilience and capacity of Pakistan and
its people to overcome catastrophes. The need for strong institutional and policy
arrangements was fulfilled by promulgation of the National Disaster Management
Ordinance 2007.
2. Response Agencies
a. National/Provincial Disaster Management Authorities
(1) Evolution. After the promulgation NDMO, Government of Pakistan
established National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to serve as the
focal point and coordinating body to facilitate implementation of disaster
management. Disaster Management Authorities (DMAs) directly coordinate with
all stakeholders, including ministries, divisions, departments, and humanitarian
organizations at respective levels for emergency response in Pakistan.
(2) Organization
(a) NDMA. NDMA is headed by a Chairman who is appointed by
Federal Government. NDMA is responsible for all activities related to
disaster management at national level.
(b) Provincial/Regional/State Disaster Management Authority 10 . Each
Provincial/State Disaster Management Authority (P/SDMA) is headed by
a Director General with the status and powers of secretary. The Director
General, Provincial/Regional/State Disaster Management Authority is
appointed by the Provincial Government. Provincial/Regional/State
Disaster Management Authority is responsible for coordinating with
ministries, departments and DDMAs for disaster risk management
activities in the province and also responsible for implementing policies
and plans for emergency response in the province.
(c) District/Agencies Disaster Management Authorities 11 . District
Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA) have been established in all
the districts/agencies but priority given to the hazard prone areas. The
authority comprises Heads of District and Tehsil Administration, District
Coordination Officer (DCO) and any other officer deemed necessary by
the District Government. District Disaster Management Authority shall
be responsible for district level planning, coordinating and
implementation for disaster management and take all measures for the
purpose of disaster management in the district in accordance with the
10 National Disaster Management Ordinance 2007, www.ndma.gov.pk
11 NDMO 2007, www.ndma.gov.pk