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Japan - East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths

Disaster Prevention Cooperation Programme

Between Japan-ASEAN plus the Pacific Islands Countries

Implementation Report

(7th – 15th July, 2010)

August 2010 Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE)

1. Duration of the programme

From 7th to 15th July 2010

2. Number of participants in Disaster Prevention Cooperation Programme between Japan-ASEAN plus the Pacific Island Countries

Total number 89 (62 Males, 27 Females) Hokkaido Group: 23 (16 Males, 7 Females) Ibaraki Group: 23 (16 Males, 7 Females) Wakayama Group: 22 (16 Males, 6 Females) Hyogo Group 21 (14 Males, 7 Females)

3. Participating countries 21 Countries and 2 Regions (10 ASEAN Countries, 11 Pacific Island Countries and 2 Regions)

ASEAN Country

No. of participants Pacific Island Country or Region

No. of participants

Brunei 4 Cook Islands 3 Cambodia 5 Fiji Islands 4 Indonesia 5 Kiribati 4 Laos 4 Marshall Islands 1 Malaysia 5 Nauru 4 Myanmar 5 Niue 2 Philippines 5 Palau 4 Singapore 3 Papua New Guinea 4 Thailand 5 Samoa 4 Viet Nam 3 Solomon Islands 4 Tonga 4 Tuvalu 3 Vanuatu 4

4. Visited prefectures in Japan

Tokyo, Hokkaido, Ibaraki, Wakayama, and Hyogo

Outline of Disaster Prevention Cooperation Programme between Japan-ASEAN plus the Pacific Island Countries

Photo book

～ Tokyo Programme ～

Country Presentation: Sharing the problems Keynote Lecture “Disaster prevention measures in Japan”

Discussion in small groups Essay contest

Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Workshop Presentation

Farewell reception: Greeting from the State

Secretary for Foreign Affairs

Okushiri Island: Seawall (Tsunami mitigation)

Sapporo Citizen Disaster Prevention Center

Okushiri Island: Gift exchange at the party

Evacuation drill at Aonae elementary school Workshop

～ Hokkaido Group ～

Disaster Prevention Mesures in Hokkaido

Yuki City Hall (Courtesy call on the mayor)

Building Research Institute

Yuki City Fire Department

National Research Institute for

Earth Science and Disaster Prevention

Farewell party with host families

Levee in Sumida city: Studying flood control

～ Ibaraki Group～

防災科学研究所

Wakayama Prefecture Disaster Prevention Center

Workshop: Heated discussion

With their host families: See you some time

Restored Nagata ward

Onominato community center:Recycling aluminum cans and

making potable stove

Inamura-no-hi no Yakata: Studying tunami rage

～ Wakayama Group ～

防災科学研究所

Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution

Kobe Gakuin University: Practising CPR

Workshop: Winding up the discussin

With Kobe Gakuin University students

Enjoying Japanese cuisine: Chanko-nabe, traditional stew

Asian Disaster Reduction Center: Lecture

～ Hyogo Group ～

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General orientationOrientation by each groupCountry presentation

Workshop


Homestay

Meet with host familyHomestay

Introduction of Japanese Culture (Tea ceremony)

Homestay


Move to TokyoMove to TokyoMove to Tokyo

Kobe Gakuin University (Lecture and interaction with students)

Move to Kobe

Workshop

Lecture: Disaster Prevention Activities in Onominatodistrict, Wakayama

Wakayama Prefecture Disaster Prevention CenterWakayama Local Meteorological Observatory

Farmstay (Hidakagawa town)

Farmstay (Hidakagawa town)

Walk around historic sites related to HamaguchiGoryou / Inamura-no-Hi no Yakata (HamaguchiGoryou Archives & Tsunami Educational Center)

Yuki City Hall (Courtesy call on the Mayor)Disaster prevention study: Disaster preventionmeasures in Yuki city

Disaster prevention study: Observation tour at Yukicity Fire Department, Emergency drill, Rescue teamtraining

National Research Institute for Earth Science andDisaster Prevention (NIED)

Workshop

Disaster Prevention Measure in Sumida cityAsakusa area (Sensouji Temple, etc.)

Move to IbarakiPublic Works Research Institute

Tsumugi-no-sato (Traditional Japanese weaving andindigo dyeing center)

Meet with host familyHomestay

Tsukuba Expo CenterBuilding Research Institute

Workshop

Sightseeing at Mt. Hakodate

Move to Tokyo

Move to Sapporo

Observation tour of disaster prevention facilities inOkushiri island

Exchange party

Observation : Evacuation drill at the elementary school

Disaster prevention measures in Okushiri townMove to Hakodate

Volcano Science MuseumKonpira craters & remnants (remains)

Workshop

Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC)

Hyogo Prefectural Emergency Management andTraining Center / Hyogo Earthquake EngineeringResearch Center (E-Defense)

Arrival at Japan (Earlier arrival may occur depending on the flight from the country)

Keynote Lecture “Disaster prevention measures in Japan”

Sapporo Citizen Disaster Prevention CenterDisaster prevention measures in Hokkaido

Interaction with participants of JICA volcanic disasterprevention courseMove to Toya lake area

Observation tour in Nagata ward (severely destroyed by1995 Kobe earthquake) in Kobe city


Move to Kobe

22 participants （male 15/female 7）23 participants （male 17/female 6）

Programme Schedule

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23 participants （male 16/female 7）

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Move to Okushiri island

23 participants （male 16/female 7）

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9Return to each country (Extended stays may occur depending on the flight)

Wed14-Jul8

Move to Narita Airport

Discussion (led by ASEAN Secretariat) at JICA Tokyo

Courtesy call on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Workshop presentation

Farewell Reception at Happo-en

Workshop

Workshop was conducted in the morning on July 13. At the workshop, they shared and

discussed their findings regarding disaster prevention cooperation with other group members.

After the workshop, each group summarized in a workshop report and presented at the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs on July 14. All the workshop reports and some comments of the participants

from the Post-Programme Questionnaire are shown in the following pages.

Essay Contest

Essay Contest was conducted by Ms. Marqueza Lepana Reyes, Dr, Eng, ASEAN-UNISDR

Technical Advisor for Disaster Risk Reduction, Association of South East Asian Nations in the

morning of July 14. At the beginning of the session, Ms. Margueza made a presentation. Then

participants were divided into 8 small groups (12-13 participants in each) and discussed and

shared their opinions. After the discussion, they wrote the essay. The theme of this essay contest

is as follows

“How do natural disasters affect you, your town and

your country? What practical measures can you do,

working together with your peers, to mitigate potential

disaster damage and losses and increase resilience of

your community/city to disasters?”

They worked very hard in writing their own idea.

Review and judging of entries will be done by ASEAN

Secretariat and the winners will be announced in

Middle of September, 2010.

Workshop and Essay Contest

Hokkaido Group Workshop Report

Lessons learned

-Landslide Prevention

-Seawall & Tsunami mitigation seen along the coast

-Tsunami Evacuation Shute in Okushiri

-Fishermen’s Harbor Platform for Tsunami Evacuation

This has a 6m height and has a bridge connecting to the main road leading to the shute.

-Mt. Usu erupted on the 31st of March, 2000 and we have learnt that Mt.Usu never lies.

-The real crisis management is to ensure that the communities return to their original lives.

-Reduction of further damage and this is through appropriate responses.

-Prevention through change

-Verification in prepared checks

-Trainings especially for top administrators

-Improvement by technology weaknesses

-Technology

Disaster Prevention Center

This concept is great for awareness raising and exercise or drills in fire and earthquake. For

these that have not experienced an earthquake.

At the Volcano Science Museum, we learnt of effects and impacts this hazard has an

infrastructure, the terrain and the people. The simulation movie of a volcanic eruption with debris

landing on the roof is the highlight of the museum.

Tsunami Museum – the memory of each victim is the 12th July 1993 Tsunami on Okushiri

Island is ahead into this wall with 198 windows.

This monument outside the Tsunami Museum on Okushiri Island, signifies psychological

healing of families of victims. The message engraved in the monument is “Flying through space and

time”. This was the saddest part in the Tsunami tons of Okushiri Island for Hokkaido.

Impressions on Japan -Culture

In Hokkaido we were fortunate to experience and note that Japanese culture is alive very strong.

This was shown in the people of Okushiri Island with their traditional Okushiri dance. Also in

Hokkaido, we have learnt the portable Kotoshiromushi shrine with a Dragon (representing Japan) and

a fish (representing the sea) in its mouth. The Dragon this signified the local residents wish for “No

more tsunami” in the Japanese culture. This is the only remaining shrine in Japan.

Miyatsu Benten Shrine is built on one of the rocks on the Okushiri island. In the olden days,

young men or fishermen carry the shrine up and down the stairs to ask for good catch when they go

fishing. Although we are from the Pacific and are very familia with sea food – Okushiri seafood is

diverse and rich.

Nabetsuru- Iwa teapot handle rock is the well known symbol of Okushiri Island.

The Ajisai flowers signifies the rich festive lands of Japan.

-People

Asahi home stay – politeness, respectful, very hospitable hosts

In Okushiri Aonae Elementary School, we were able to share with the small children,

earthquake and tsunami drill and designated evacuation points.

The punctuality, hard working, flexibility and kindness of the people of Japan was shown in our

coordinators every day and this was also shown through the people we met along the way.

Impression of the Programme

-Positive

Learning Concept

Exchange of Ideas through lectures and field trips

Social Interchange

Language, Culture

Recommendations

(Hokkaido Group have identified 2 recommendations.)

1. For this programme to be continues with objectives and these should include:

-To have a mixture of ideas from ASEAN and PICs

-To have more scientific research to proposed programme

-To have an advanced programme for JENESYS as a follow up.

-To extend time allocation for participants’ presentation

-To introduce opportunities for cultural presentation

2. Okushiri disaster management system to be used as a template for most communities in Japan.

Hokkaido Group

JENESYS HOKKAIDO GROUP PRESENTATION

1. Hokkaido Group Impression about Japan.- Culture- People - Technologies

The only remaining Shrine in Japan

Okushiri Traditional dance Deity Shrine-Okushiri Is. Rich Seafood of Okushiri.

Nabetsuru-Iwa – Teapot rock Ajisai of Okushiri Is. Jenesys Hokkaido Group

in Asahi (Homestay)Jenesys Hokkaido Group with Okushiri Aonae Elementary School)

Hokkaido Group

Hokkaido Coordinators. Disaster Prevention Center -SAPPORO

Volcano Science Museum Lake Toya- Sapporo

Tsunami Museum Okushiri. 198 windows represent the number of victims lost in the 1993 tsunami.

Tsunami Monument-OkushiriFlying through Space and Time

Positive - Learning Concepts

– Exchange of ideas through lectures and field trips.

- Social interactions

– Languages, cultures.

Gaps- Slight communication

barrier… Pronunciation of words or

interpretation of ideas- Immigration and customs-

very little information to assist with airport clearance upon arrival

Landslide- Prevention Seawall-Tsunami Mitigation

Hokkaido Group

Tsunami evacuation shute - Okushiri

Fishermen’s harbourplatform for tsunami evacuation.

Mt Usu Eruption31st March 2000, Mt Usu never lies.

The real crisis management is to ensure that the community return to their original lives.

Reduction of further damage ( through appropriate response)

Prevention (through damage estimates). Verification (preparedness checks) Trainings ( especially for top administrators) Improvement ( rectifying weaknesses)

1. For this programme to be continued with revised objectives, these include:

a) To have a mixture of ideas from ASEAN and PICsb) To have more scientific research to proposed

programmec) To have an advanced programme for JENESYS as a

follow up.d) To extend time allocation for participants

presentatione) To introduce opportunities for cultural

presentations2. Okushiri Disaster Management System to be used as

template for most communities in Japan.

Exchange party

HAPARUA NI SA MOCE MECHIKUNG ‘ALU A TA-ROWANG ALE TATA MUTOLU KIA

TIA BOO TOFA KA KITE

Ibaraki Group Workshop Report

1. IBARAKI

-Land Area: 609,569 ha

-Population: 2,969,000 persons

-Nuclear power plants and industrial zones expand in the northern part of the Ibaraki Prefecture,

and a science city and new towns in the southern part.

-Tsukuba, situated in the southern part of the Prefecture is one of the world’s leading science

and research cities with as many as 300 research institutions and companies with about 13,000

researchers.

2. Places Visited ：Government Offices

Sumida City Office

-Hazard Map

-Tunnel (Flood Drain)

-Stockpile Warehouse

-Shirahige (Disaster Management Housing Complex)

-Levee

Yuki City Hall and Fire Station

-Hazard Map

-Evacuation Route and Sites

-Public Facilities (Hospitals, Fire Dept. Police, Stockpile)

-Trainings

-Drills

-Communication / Information Dissemination

-Community Education

-Community Empowerment

Places Visited：Research institutes

-PWRI (Public Works Research Institute)

-BRI (Building Research Institute)

-NIED (National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention)

Places Visited：Socio-cultural

-Asakusa Temple

-Tsukuba Expo Center Science Museum

-Tsumugi No Sato

-Home Stay

3. Similarities

-National Disaster Management Organization - every country has its own authorized agency to

manage disaster

-National/Local Disaster Emergency Plans

-Hazards Mapping

-Community volunteers during disaster

4. Differences

-Various advanced disaster research institutes and disaster simulators

-Capable volunteer in doing risk assessment (e.g. volunteer risk inspectors)

-Advanced Early Warning System (e.g. Tokyo Sky Tree)

-Investment in disaster prevention facilities (e.g. Shirahige Settlement - 2 km residential

complex)

5. Lessons Learned

Disaster Management system in Japan

-Existing government structure on disaster management

-Comprehensive legal policies and plans on disaster management

-Participation of strong multi-stakeholder in disaster management, especially private sector and

volunteer

-Budget allocation for disaster management

Advanced Technology

-Comprehensive and large scale research institute on disaster

-High Technology on Early Warning

-Forecasting, Respond, Communication

-Construction Building and Transportation

Japanese Culture

-Unique traditional architecture

-Variety Japanese delicacies

-People: friendly, hardworking, fashionable, punctual, polite and hospitable

-Well planned (Commune has good public facilities)

6. Conclusion

-Sustain the promotion of bilateral and multi-lateral cooperation between and among

Japan-ASEAN Member States

-Increase awareness (especially among the youth) on building disaster resilient

communities

-Facilitate the exchange of experiences

-Transfer of technology/knowledge management on disaster related matters

Ibaraki Group

IBARAKI Group

Scope of Presentation

Introduction Background of Ibaraki Places Visited Similarities and Differences Lessons Learned Conclusion

IBARAKI Land Area: 609,569 ha Population: 2,969,000 persons Nuclear power plants and industrial zones

expand in the northern part of the Ibaraki Prefecture, and a science city and new towns in the southern part.

Tsukuba, situated in the southern part of the Prefecture is one of the world’s leading science and research cities with as many as 300 research institutions and companies with about 13,000 researchers.

SUMIDA CITY

Places Visited

YUKICITY

Government Offices

Sumida City Office

Hazard Map Tunnel (Flood Drain) Stockpile Warehouse Shirahige (Disaster

Management Housing Complex)

Levee

Yuki City Hall and Fire Station Hazard Map

Evacuation Route and Sites Public Facilities (Hospitals, Fire Dept. Police,

Stockpile) Trainings Drills Communication / Information Dissemination Community Education Community Empowerment

Ibaraki Group

PWRI(PublicWorks

ResearchInstitute)

Places Visited

BRI(BuildingResearchInstitute)

RESEARCH INSTITUTES

NIED(National ResearchInstitute For Earth

Science and DisasterPrevention)

PWRIPublic Works Research Institute

BRI Building Research Institute

NIED National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention

Places Visited

Asakusa Temple

Home Stay

Tsukuba Expo Center

ScienceMuseumTsumugiNo Sato Socio-cultural

Similarities

National Disaster Management Organization -every country has its own authorized agency to manage disaster

National/Local Disaster Emergency Plans Hazards Mapping Community volunteer during disaster

Ibaraki Group

Differences

Various advanced disaster research institutes and disaster simulators

Capable volunteer in doing risk assessment (e.g. volunteer risk inspectors)

Advanced Early Warning System (e.g. Tokyo Sky Tree)

Investment in disaster prevention facilities (e.g. Shirahige Settlement - 2 km residential complex)

Lessons Learned

Disaster Management system in Japan

Advance Technology

Japanese Culture

Conclusion

Sustain the promotion of bilateral and multi-lateral cooperation between and among Japan-ASEAN Member States

Increase awareness (especially among the youth) on building disaster resilient communities

Facilitate the exchange of experiences Transfer of technology/knowledge management

on disaster related matters

Thank you!!!Terima Kasih!!!

Maraming Salamat!!!

Orkun!!!

Khop Chai!!!Cam On Rat Nhieu!!!

Khop Khoun!!! Kyezutinpartel!!!

Arigato Gozaimasu!!!

Wakayama Group Workshop Report

Mission Statement

ICHIGO ICHIE – once in a lifetime. Having the only chance to live. It is your first or last

chance here in Japan. You might live today and tomorrow you might die. In relation to disaster

prevention disaster strikes at any time and having the chance to live is unpredictable and hence

preventing disaster is a way forward.

Introduction

During the Wakayama trip we visited institutions, agencies, archives, museums, community

centers.

Disaster Reduction

- Disaster Prevention Center – Building structured to be resilient against earthquake and also

thunder. The basement structure is designed in a manner where it can cater for earthquake.

Durable clamp bearing inbuilt. It also acts as Crisis Emergency Center.

- Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred in 1995 January 17 killed more than 6,400

people. A special Act was enacted in 1995 to promote a comprehensive national policy in

earthquake disaster prevention.

- Disaster preparedness is more like applying measures (i.e. mitigation) that will reduce and

prevent disaster. More like disaster strikes but death rate or property damage and casualties will

be less / minimized.

Example:

Hamaguchi Goryo – Seawall was built to prevent tsunami disaster. Hamaguchi was a great

leader by example. He used all his resources to assist the community to build seawall 600 m. At

that time there was no technology and human labour was driving force. Hence, there was

community sense of ownership because Hamaguchi did not wait for anyone to help. Thus, such

seawall mitigation measures I believe are practical in other countries and we salute Hamaguchi

Goryo for his idea.

Disaster Response – occurs after a disaster strikes. The operation carried out in the aftermath of

the disaster.

- From lectures, observation and visitation we found out that timely monitoring and response in

Japan is well structured.

Example: Crisis Emergency Center (in Wakayama) not only issue out warnings for disaster but

the building is designed to cater for earthquake and is also a safety area for preventing disaster.

Onominato District Community Center (Wakayama Prefecture) who assisted communities to

rehabilitate their lives after a disaster, e.g. handicraft class to help people get back to their lives

for fighting trainings, disaster drills such as what one should do if an earthquake occurs.

Disaster Recovery

- It is basically what communities, or lives devastated by a disaster rebuild their lives after

disaster had occurred.

- Reconstruction of infrastructures – The Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake devastated lives of

the people. Their recovery plan was community oriented. Noda North District (Kobe, Hyogo

Prefecture) rebuild houses through community participation. Rehabilitation was eco-friendly.

They used different flowers to pave on pavements on the streets to promote positive approach.

Each flower has its own significance (meaning) to the community.

- Also, community participation in the recovery stage where community meet regularly to

discuss issues concerning disaster prevention.

Pacific Islands Major Issues

Policies and Governance

- Multisectoral approach – National/local governments, Ministerial Agencies, NGOs, Private

Sectors and communities, having to be part/stakeholders of disaster plan/policy.

- Strengthen Institutional Networking, Partnership Plans/Policies institutionalized (Emphasis on

Archives and Museums that are educational to build a resilient community).

- Amend and Strengthen legal frameworks – Amend current legal framework so it can cater for

disaster management plan.

- Integrate disaster plan into policy framework in strategies and Action plan in disaster

management.

Funding

- Should be available at all levels (National, local)

In National Budge of PIC it must emphasize on sectoral approach – Budget Plan must include

all levels in terms of disaster prevention measures, example; equipments, technology and early

warning system should be budgeted for disaster prevention.

- Establish/Develop an Economic Self reliance approach (Economic must emphasize on

resource mobilization. i.e. realizing what they have utilize it to generate country’s revenue, so

the countries economy is sustainable (independent economy and system).

- NGO’s, Private Sectors, Community participation in terms of Emergencies, Preparedness,

Response and recovery of disasters.

Educational/Public Awareness

- Research & Education (institutionalized)

Emphasis on research studies so information are realistic and updated

- Create avenues where students and public can visit museums, archives or carry out awareness

on timely basis to change the mindset of people to disaster prevention is a crucial issue.

- Community participation (sense of ownership) to build resilient community because the risk

and vulnerability to disaster depends on their capacity to anticipate, cope with, resist or recovery

from the disaster.

Wakayama Group

Wakayama Group PresentationWakayama Group PresentationDisaster Prevention MeasuresDisaster Prevention Measures Mission StatementMission Statement

"Towards a better resilient "Towards a better resilient approach on disaster prevention at approach on disaster prevention at

all levels based on the conceptall levels based on the concept””““ICHIGO ICHIEICHIGO ICHIE””

OutlineOutline

IntroductionIntroduction

Disaster Preparedness, Response, & RecoveryDisaster Preparedness, Response, & Recovery

What Issues/lessons learntWhat Issues/lessons learnt

How we could implement what we learnt in How we could implement what we learnt in relations to the issues/problemsrelations to the issues/problems

RecommendationsRecommendations

ConclusionConclusion

AcknowledgementAcknowledgement

IntroductionIntroductionASEAN & Pacific Island Countries ASEAN & Pacific Island Countries

geographical settings makes it prone to geographical settings makes it prone to numerous Disaster issues that We all need to numerous Disaster issues that We all need to address at all levels.address at all levels.

Institutes/Agencies & Centers that we visited include:Institutes/Agencies & Centers that we visited include:

Disaster Reduction & Human Renovation Institute Disaster Reduction & Human Renovation Institute (Kobe), (Kobe), TakatoriTakatori Community Center (North Nada) Community Center (North Nada)

Hamaguchi Hamaguchi GoryoGoryo ArchivesArchives

Wakayama Disaster CenterWakayama Disaster Center

Wakayama Meteorology ObservatoryWakayama Meteorology Observatory

OnominatoOnominato District CommunityDistrict Community Center Center (Wakayama (Wakayama Prefecture)Prefecture)

Disaster ReductionDisaster Reduction

Disaster Reduction & Disaster Reduction & Renovation Institute Renovation Institute (Kobe) Great (Kobe) Great Hanshin EarthquakeHanshin Earthquake

Hamaguchi sea wall preparedness from tsunami

The disaster preparedness mitigation measures includes sea wall, building resilient structure designed for disaster preparedness, early warning systems, seismic monitoring system and landslide measures.

Disaster Reduction Center

Disaster ResponseDisaster Response Disaster response is a crucial aspect because disasters Disaster response is a crucial aspect because disasters

can result in short and long term social, economic, can result in short and long term social, economic,

governance and environment consequences.governance and environment consequences.

Timely monitoring and responseTimely monitoring and response

Onominato District community CenterCrisis Emergency Center

Wakayama Group

Disaster RecoveryDisaster Recovery Disaster Recovery ActivitiesDisaster Recovery Activities-- Organization, Support & cooperation at all levels. Organization, Support & cooperation at all levels.

Examples: Communities, Prefectures, etcExamples: Communities, Prefectures, etc-- Reconstruction of Infrastructures, Settlements, Reconstruction of Infrastructures, Settlements,

Examples: Earthquake resistance, Evacuation Examples: Earthquake resistance, Evacuation routes, etcroutes, etc

Community level participation (Takatori Community Center)

Community Development of Noda-North District

(Hyogo Prefecture)

Pacific Islands Major IssuesPacific Islands Major Issues

1.1. Policies/ GovernancePolicies/ Governance

2.2. FundingFunding

3.3. Education & Public AwarenessEducation & Public Awareness

1. Policies/ Governance1. Policies/ Governance

MultiMulti--SectoralSectoral approachapproach Disaster Management PlanDisaster Management Plan Strengthen Institutional Networking, PartnershipStrengthen Institutional Networking, Partnership& building a Resilient Community & building a Resilient Community ( Ownership & Self Reliance)( Ownership & Self Reliance) Amend & Strengthen legal frameworkAmend & Strengthen legal framework National Integrated Disaster Policy Frame workNational Integrated Disaster Policy Frame work

--Strategic PlanStrategic Plan--Action Plan Action Plan

2. Funding2. Funding

Funding available at all levels Funding available at all levels

Sectoral approach (Budget) Sectoral approach (Budget) –– National level National level Prefectures, City council/Municipals, Private Prefectures, City council/Municipals, Private Sectors, CommunitiesSectors, Communities

Develop an Economic Self Reliance ApproachDevelop an Economic Self Reliance Approach

Multi Multi –– Sectoral Support/ApproachSectoral Support/Approach

-- Community ParticipationCommunity Participation

-- NGONGO’’ss

-- Private SectorPrivate Sector

3. Education & Public Awareness3. Education & Public Awareness

Research & Education Facilities Research & Education Facilities (Institutionalized)(Institutionalized)

Community Participation & building a Community Participation & building a Resilient CommunityResilient Community

Carry out Educational Public Awareness and Carry out Educational Public Awareness and dissemination of information dissemination of information

ConclusionConclusion

In relation to the recommendations, all In relation to the recommendations, all Pacific Island Countries need to realize their Pacific Island Countries need to realize their capacities and utilize the available resources capacities and utilize the available resources and continue to strengthen the networking and continue to strengthen the networking and partnership amongst all.and partnership amongst all.

Wakayama Group

AcknowledgementAcknowledgement

We would like to acknowledgeWe would like to acknowledge

Japanese GovernmentJapanese Government

JICEJICE

JENESYS Programme (JapanJENESYS Programme (Japan--East Asia Network of East Asia Network of Exchange for students & Youths)Exchange for students & Youths)

Wakayama Group CoordinatorsWakayama Group Coordinators

Host family in Host family in HidakagawaHidakagawa towntown

ARIGATO GOSAIMASUARIGATO GOSAIMASU

Hyogo Group Workshop Report

Programme understanding

It is important for us to realize the type of disasters that may occur in our countries so that better disaster preparation can be proposed and executed. An example of such high impact disaster would be the Great Hanshin Earthquake that occurred in Kobe in 1995. Due to the impact of the disaster, it resulted with 6437 people dead and missing. The total damages are of 10 trillion yen.

Hence, due from the disaster, the people of Japan realized that proper prevention and mitigation methods are required. As prevention measures, everyone inclusive of students are encouraged to learn Basic First Aid, Fire Extinguishment, CPR and AED. Lots of organizations have been set up with several staffs and volunteers.

With the presence of organizations who are expert in disaster management is important so as to impart further technical knowledge and information.

Several Emergency Response Plans have also been in place and practiced. One example of this will be the Hyogo Prefectural Emergency Management & Training Centre. It serves as a central hub for disaster relief activities in time of disaster. It also maintain stockpiles of relief and rescue equipment, food, blankets, temporary other materials. It was used before during the SICHUAN Earthquake.

The Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC) was set up to enhance disaster resilience of the member countries, to build a safe communities and to create society where sustainable developments. In fact, all countries are able to view the system and learn from it.

Recovery and reconstruction plan was implemented to develop a society which enables to render assistance to others immediately while waiting for rescue forces. Results from these plans have shown there were good participations of Japanese people in disaster prevention.

It also important to establish a strong network among the youth in the Japan – ASEAN & the Pacific Island. Cooperation programme among neighboring countries should be held frequently.

Advantages through Knowledge & Experience Gained

• With the knowledge gained / experiences, it is thus important for the countries to formulate a disaster management plan base on each country. To conduct risk / hazard mapping to identify the vulnerable areas.

• More work has to be done on the public education and awareness, to instill the prevention and preparation knowledge for all. It will also enable for them to feel the exact procedures of disaster prevention or preparation even though during peace time event. Only through practices or exercises, the plan that has been developed will be a success.

• When the need arises ,the Disaster Management Centre should or could acquire for more volunteers on all the related field of both disaster prevention and preparation

• A one stop centre, like an internet portal, could be implemented for all countries to share information, activities and exercises that have been successfully created and implemented.

• Feedbacks and suggestions of disaster prevention or preparation can also be made on the portal.

• Communication has always been an important factor in times of disaster. Thus, it will be necessary to review the current procedures and to enhance it.

• One example of these will be the Tsunami warning alert. An exercise has been successfully conducted at IOWAVE 09.

• Setting up of museums in each country so as to create awareness of all age group. With this, people will understand the important need of disaster prevention and preparation.

• In conclusion, it is important that this disaster prevention and preparation to be of continuous effort. We can never be complacent and stopped; these efforts will just need to go on and on. The world is changing, hence everyone a part to play.

Hyogo Group 平成18年8月8日


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HYOGO GROUP

JENESYS DISASTER PREVENTION COOPERATION PROGRAMME

7 – 15 JULY 2010

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Contents

Introduction of group

Programme Understanding


Introduction of group

ASEAN countries- Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,Myanmar,Malaysia,

Philippines , Thailand, Singapore & Vietnam

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PROGRAMMEUNDERSTANDING

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Knowing what Natural Disasters in Japan

Such as :-

Earthquake

Tsunami

Volcanic Eruption

Typhoon (July – October)

Flood

Landslide

Snow Avalanche

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DISASTERPREVENTION

PLAN FOR EARTHQUAKE

PLAN FOR FLOOD

PLAN FOR OTHER

DISASTERS

PREVENTION & MITIGATION

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

PLAN

RECOVER & RECONSTRUC

TION PLAN




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Presence of organizations:

Elementary School No. Of Organizations – 330 with 24 612 members

Children organizations – 124 with 6257 members

Women – 245 with 51227 members

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Advantages through Knowledge &

Experience Gained

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Formulate disaster management plan and other strategic plan of actions;

Capacity building activities like trainings, workshops, tabletop exercises and field exercises;

To continue enhancing the capability of the Disaster Management Centre (all countries) , may it be Human Resource Development (HRD) or Policy Direction.

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Expanding network: National, Regional and International.

Sharing of information, networks, data visualization, and knowledge management.

Publish collective training and exercise plan

Enhance Intra-Government process, collaboration, and partnerships.


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Review legal and regulatory processes that inhibit communications & info sharing

Establish multi-hazards early warning system

To promote greater involvement of the community in disaster risk reduction activities especially at local level (Villages)


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To develop an integrate system of coordination and communication among the stakeholders, disaster management organizations through constant or continuous communication through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

To setup a disaster prevention museums in respective countries. (Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution)




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Conclusion

Natural disaster will hit us by the time people have forgotten about it.

Dr. Torahiko TERADA

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH

- The programme is an eye opening for me and a lifetime experience. I was able to make a lot of

new friends and understand a lot more than what I had previously known. I was interested mainly in

the volcano science museums, the geology of Japan and mitigating structures and plans been put

into place to address disaster issues.

- This programme has been an excellent one, especially with the experience and the exposure that I

had never had expected prior to arrival in this programme. Lessons learned from this programme is

crucial as I will be passing this to my workplace back home and I am hoping that some of the issues

that I have learnt from this programme will be implemented by our country in terms of its

prevention and mitigation issues.

- The whole programme was good. A lot of good ideas being share among both PIF and ASEAN.

A good experience of exchanging views and ideas among the participation countries.

- This program was a wonderful program. And I am looking forward to raise the impact of the

program in the World Global Youth United Nation Program /Meeting soon. Keep up the good work.

- I am very impressions this program. Make me a new experience, knowledge. Everybody I met in

Japan very nice and make me a lot of new friends. I hope so I will come back soon.

- The JENESYS programme is a significant and imperative one as it provides lessons to all and

everyone. This is because no one is disaster-free – that is no one can escape from natural disaster. In

particular, the programmes really help the Pacific Island Countries to better know mitigation,

response, recovery strategies in terms of before, during and after disasters.

- The program was very interesting. I suggest it to be continued mostly to youth because they are

future leaders. All lectures, discussion, visit are all vital to the work of disaster prevention.

- The program was an excellent one and experience and knowledge will be helpful lifelong. I loved

the homestay, gave me a chance to learn about Japanese people. Thank you for the opportunity.

- The programme has helped me a lot on disaster management, due to the experience I have learnt.

While it is hard to compare Japan and my country, I can still apply some of the things I learnt by

using the local available resources we have. Implement some activities using community

participation. I can assist in empowering my people.

- This is a very effective way of learning and understanding Japan, technology and disaster risk

management in Japan.

Participants’ Opinions and Impressions on the Programme （The following is a transcription of the original writings of the participants.）

- We, together with our children, enjoyed New Year’s games such as “Babanuki” card game,

“Bouzumekiri” traditional Japanese card game, and “Fukuwarai” make-a-face game. As they

came to Japan to study disaster prevention, we showed our emergency supply backpack

containing hardtack, cans, water bottles, portable toilets, hand-operated flashlight, and so on.

We are glad that they enjoyed flower arrangement too.

- He is very cheerful and fitted comfortably into our family. Our children always tried to be with

him and our son even wanted to sleep in the same room with him. We all had a wonderful time.

One night passed by like a flash. We could have had a longer period of homestay program.

- Everyone in our family enjoyed it. His friend is also having a homestay at my friend’s home.

So, we always went out together. Our children, I think, enjoyed the most out of international

interaction with them. Although it was a short time, it became a precious experience for us. His

cheerfulness and family-minded heart are very impressive. We would like him to come visit us

again. Hopefully my English will be better then.

- Because we have rare chance to expose to foreign culture, we felt honored to have guests

coming to my country home and introducing their culture to us. They were sincere and earnest

people. They were concerned about where to place their shoes they took off, which made me

realize that they studied about Japanese custom beforehand. We really enjoyed the pacific island

dance they showed at the farewell party. After the party was over, one of them came up to us,

tried very hard to speak Japanese, and said “Thank you (and some more).” in Japanese. My

husband and I felt tears welling up to our eyes. As the proverb goes, “Treasure every encounter,

for it will never recur.” In that spirit, we would like to continue hosting the participants.

- There was a language barrier. But, we could communicate heart to heart without language.

When I talked to them, I was surprised that they replied in Japanese.

- They helped me to cook from start to finish. They were so cheerful and enjoyed playing with

children. I am so glad that they finished everything I cooked for them.

- I am glad that we could hear a lot of Vietnamese language. I tried hard to imitate it in vain and

we all laughed a lot about my funny pronunciation.

- Our children became interested in their country. We talked about our cultures and we asked

questions such as “What do you think of Japan?”, which made me realize what Japan is like in

the world. It was a thought-provoking opportunity for us.

Comments from host families （The following is the extract of comments from host families）

Documents

Disaster Prevention Cooperation Programme …sv2.jice.org/jenesys/2010/12/14/pdf/houkoku/bosaiE.pdf1. Duration of the programme From 7th to 15th July 2010 2. Number of participants