 Words into Action Guidelines on National DRR Strategies Survey

Consultation for design and development of Words into Action Guidelines on National DRR Strategies

After the Global Platform 2017, the way forward to develop the Words into Action guidelines on National DRR Strategies is as following:

June-August 2017

Ø Inviting partners, member states, and expert individuals to join the team for developing WIA guidelines
Ø Developing methodology and work plan

June-August 2017

Based on inputs from consultations at Global Platform and users survey results:
o   Adjusting the format of Modules to meet the users’ needs better
o   Enhancing the content of the existing Modules
o   Identifying additional topics to be included
o   Identifying countries with good practice on each topic to be added to the Modules

July 2017-March 2018

Based on further research and using country cases will develop the guideline:
(i)                  improving the topics covered in the Think piece
(ii)                developing Modules for the new topics
(iii)               elaborating on the topics that are briefly covered in the issue brief of plenary 1

Background documents: Find Think Piece and Issue Brief of Global Platform Plenary 1 on DRR strategies

1.About you

Name

Affiliation

2.Is the format of Modules in Think Piece appropriate for DRR strategy Guidelines?

3.How can the content of existing Modules be improved to meet users needs?

4.Please provide any inputs/comments on the content of current Modules in the Think Piece

5.Please provide any inputs/comments on the content of enabling elements covered in the issue brief

6.What additional topics should be included in the future WIA guideline? If possible, identify entities who can lead the research and writing on that topic, and provide references, reports, country cases to be used.

7.Please recommend countries with good practice on any of the existing topics or the new topics you have suggested. If possible provide a name and contact information of country representative.

8.If you are interested to join the team developing WIA guideline, please provide your name, affiliation, contact information and few words on how you will be able to contribute. Please note that funds are not available for financial compensation.