BACKGROUND of NDRRMC
The
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre (NDRRMC) was established
in August 2013 by Cabinet decision. The NDRRMC is the operational and
coordinating body responsible for implementing the national policy for DRRM,
and is overseen by the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, chaired
by the Minister responsible for Disaster Management.
The
NDRRMC collaborates with all relevant stakeholders so that disaster risk
reduction is an integral component of sustainable development policies and
plans. Elements to include land use planning, natural resource management, social
planning, building codes, economic and sectoral policies.
The
NDRRMC also aims to assist and support stakeholders in developing DRRM
education, training and research programmes with the ultimate goal of creating
a culture of resilience for the country.
At
the district and municipal levels, local Disaster Risk Reduction Committees
have been established, with Local Disaster Management Coordinators appointed.
These Coordinators work directly with the NDRRMC, and facilitate the local
disaster risk reduction and management activities undertaken by the Local
Committees.
