Disaster Risk Management in Central America: GFDRR Country Notes
Disaster Risk Management in Central America: GFDRR Country Notes
Disaster Risk Management in Central America: GFDRR Country Notes
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nicaragua<br />
Indicative Program for <strong>GFDRR</strong> Fund<strong>in</strong>g<br />
(Projects and engagement areas be<strong>in</strong>g considered for<br />
<strong>GFDRR</strong> fund<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
Support for the Pilot Project on Early Warn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Systems for Hydrometeorological Hazards <strong>in</strong> <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>America</strong><br />
Phase II <strong>in</strong> the development of a <strong>Risk</strong> Assessment<br />
Platform for Nicaragua<br />
Strengthen<strong>in</strong>g of local, municipal, departmental<br />
disaster risk management<br />
Institutional strengthen<strong>in</strong>g of SINAPRED and support<br />
to develop mitigation projects<br />
Improve <strong>in</strong>formation, monitor<strong>in</strong>g, and knowledge<br />
dissem<strong>in</strong>ation of hazards<br />
Implementation of communication and educational<br />
strategies at national and local levels<br />
Initial Budget Proposal:<br />
Implement<strong>in</strong>g Agency / International<br />
Partners<br />
World Bank (<strong>GFDRR</strong>)<br />
World Meteorological Organization<br />
IADB, UN ISDR, CEPREDENAC,<br />
SINAPRED, INETER, Municipalities,<br />
CSUCA (University Network)<br />
SINAPRED, Municipalities, UNDP<br />
SINAPRED,<br />
Municipalities<br />
Indicative<br />
Budget and<br />
Period (US$)<br />
266,000<br />
2009-2011<br />
600,000<br />
2009-2010<br />
2.1 million<br />
2009-2012<br />
1.4 million<br />
2009-2011<br />
INETER 540,000<br />
2009-2010<br />
SINAPRED, M<strong>in</strong>ister of Education,<br />
National Communication Agency<br />
460,000<br />
2009-2012<br />
HFA<br />
Activity<br />
Area(s) 5<br />
1, 2, 3, 4, 5<br />
2, 3<br />
1, 2, 3, 4, 5<br />
1, 4, 5<br />
1, 2<br />
1, 2, 3<br />
US$5.366 million<br />
support Nicaragua’s disaster risk management<br />
program and reflect HFA priority action areas.<br />
Ongo<strong>in</strong>g dialogue with Nicaraguan authorities<br />
will determ<strong>in</strong>e next steps to further implement<br />
effective DRM strategies. Additional activities<br />
currently under consideration are: (i) risk f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
strategies for <strong>in</strong>surance of assets and agriculture,<br />
and (ii) support for the implementation of climate<br />
change and adaptation programs.<br />
5<br />
HFA Priority Action Areas: 1. Ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and a local priority with a strong <strong>in</strong>stitutional basis<br />
for implementation; 2. Identify, assess, and monitor disaster risks—and enhance early warn<strong>in</strong>g; 3. Use knowledge, <strong>in</strong>novation,<br />
and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels; 4. Reduce the underly<strong>in</strong>g risk factors; 5. Strengthen disaster<br />
preparedness for effective response at all levels.<br />
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