UNDP India Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan

There are several different types of sample surveys:
Simple Random Sampling: every member of the target population is equally likely to be
selected, and the selection of a particular member of the target population has no effect
on the other selections.
Systematic Random Sampling: every fifth, or tenth, member on a numbered list is chosen
Stratified Random Sampling: the population is divided into categories (or strata);
members from each category are then selected by simple or systematic random sampling;
then combine Q to give an overall sample.
Cluster Sampling: the sampling unit is not an individual but a geographical area, as
“cluster”; for each of the geographical areas chosen, members are selected by simple or
systematic random sampling. Cluster samples are then combined to get an overall sample.
A combination of the above methods needs to be used for the purpose and the
assessment teams’ briefing should include this as well.
Assessment Checklists
For a quick and comprehensive assessment of the disaster, it would be essential to have
information relevant for immediate response as per the mandate of the UNDP. While UNDP
does play an active role in providing a coordination platform, it also has programmes for
restoration of shelter and livelihood for quick transition from relief to recovery stage. As
the chair of DMU, it also has to facilitate joint UN assessment if the damage and the
corresponding needs are multi-sectoral.
While the format attached does provide an elaborate framework for ‘initial’, ‘rapid’ and
‘detailed damage assessment’; assessment and coordination teams would keep the
following important sectoral roles of UNDP in mind:
Coordination and Information Management
Terms of reference
This is an important function for UNDP response team in emergency operations. The team
would be expected to achieve the following:
1. Assess the existing coordination system and need for UNDP supported coordination
among all stakeholders.
2. In consultation with govt. focal point, explore UNDP assistance for compiling and
analyzing information and preparing reports on needs for and use of international
assistance.
(a) Establishing and operating a more comprehensive management and
information system in support of the responsible govt. authorities – Use of
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