Evaluation of the assistance under the initiative for disaster reduction through ODA
This evaluation was conducted with the objective of comprehensively assessing the Initiative for Disaster Reduction through the Official Development Assistance (ODA) - Japan's basic policy for international cooperation in disaster risk reduction (DRR) - implemented by the Government of Japan since the second World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDR), so that it can be used as a reference for Japan's future policy planning in preparation for the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR).
An additional objective is to disseminate information on the achievements and strengths of Japanese cooperation in DRR thus far and to further strengthen the Japanese presence in this field. Furthermore, this evaluation aims to fulfill accountability towards the citizens of Japan through the publication of its results and will be useful in conducting public relations regarding ODA.
As part of the main recommendations is the formulation of a new initiative to be delivered at the third WCDRR in 2015, through which Japan will be able to express its approach to DRR assistance more clearly, showing that it places importance on prevention, explicitly states its post-2015 framework for DRR involvement, and prepares a monitoring framework with a clearly indicated system of goals.
The report was undertaken by the Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development, entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).