Draft good practice principles for community managed disaster risk reduction (CMDRR) in the drylands of the horn of Africa
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This document identifies what is considered to be the core requirements for Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) as a whole. This includes: (i) Effective CMDRR involves a change of mindset; (ii) Effective CMDRR is linked to, seeks cooperation with, and involves all stakeholders—including government departments; (iii) Effective CMDRR builds on indigenous knowledge & skills; and (iv) CMDRR should be accompanied by a funding strategy. It also identifies specific good practice principles for the four different parts of the CMDRR process, which involves building on and improve previous assessments conducted in the community.
For comments or suggestions on this document, please contact:
Ton Havercort at thacor@cordaid.net and Hassan Hulufo at Hulufo@csss.care.org
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