Fiji

FIJI Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
The recovery needs that were identified during the PDNA process are not linked to the availability or form of recovery
funding, but are driven by the sectoral needs analyses. Given the extent of identified needs and the limited resources, the
first step would be to prioritize the sectors for recovery and reconstruction based on the available financial envelope and
a number of strategic considerations. A criteria-based prioritization of recovery needs across competing sectors will be
necessary, the principles of which could include:
The recovery programme, while implemented under the government’s leadership, will be carried out in close and
collaborative partnership with international donors, the private sector, civil society and the community as a whole.
6.1 Development of a Disaster Recovery
Framework
The PDNA and similar disaster assessments are an essential component of a successful DRF, which will include: (i)
developing a central vision for recovery; (ii) defining guiding principles; (iii) identifying primary recovery sectors; (iv) assessing
government capacity to manage recovery; (v) appointing an appropriate recovery leader; (vi) establishing appropriate
institutional arrangements; (vii) clarifying institutional roles and responsibilities; and (viii) establishing coordination
mechanisms, conducting funding gap analysis and mobilizing funds.
The DRF will cover immediate and short-term needs identified in this PDNA for the first two years of recovery (2016-2018).
The National Development Plan will cover recovery and reconstruction needs and priorities from two years onwards in the
medium term (2018-2020) and long term (2020 onwards).
Following the first annual results review for the respective flagship programmes conducted by the Ministry of Finance,
in conjunction with line ministries, the required long-term strategies, including policy options, can be reassessed. The
results can then be incorporated into the National Development Plan to guide the programmatic approach, planning,
implementation and monitoring of the medium- and long-term recovery and rehabilitation programmes and projects.
6.2 Institutional and Policy Setup
(including Goods and Services)
Policy and institutional gaps to implementation can cause headaches for agencies involved in recovery in affected
communities. These gaps will need to be identified immediately by the government and addressed to support an efficient
and effective recovery. Currently, there is the need to:
partners, communities and civil society organizations;
recovery projects;
requires a mix of skills (in particular for procurement, financial management and safeguard requirements) that should
be made available to support the programme’s processes and procedures.
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