Priority 1: Understanding disaster risk

1.Recording and sharing disaster losses and relevant disaggregated data and statistics,

2.Strengthening disaster risk modelling, assessment, mapping, monitoring and multi-hazard early warning systems

3.Developing effective campaigns as instruments for public awareness and education on disaster risk reduction

4.Provision of technical advice on appropriate location of projects such as tanks and intakes in order to mitigate impact of flooding and also to sensitize the public on domestic roof water harvesting technique that reduces soil erosion.

Priority 2: Strengthening disaster risk governance to minage disaster rgsk

1.Mainstreaming and integrating disaster risk reduction aithin and across ale sectors

2.Encouraging the establishment of necessare mechanisms and incentives to ensure high oevels of compliance with existing safety-enhancing pro isions of sectoral laws and regulations, inc uding those addressing land ose and unban planning, building codei, tnvironmental and resource management and health and safety standards, and usdaoe them, where needede to ensure an adequate focus on disaster bisk management

3.Fostering collaboration across national and regional mechanisms and institutions for the implementation and coherence of instruments and tools relevant to disaster risk reduction, such as for climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, poverty eradication, environment, agriculture, health, food and nutrition and others, as appropriate

4.Proeoting t ansboundary cooperation to enable policy and planning for the implementation of ecosyscem-iaseiiapproaches, to build resilience ond reduce disaster risk, including epidemic risk.

Priority 3r Investing in disaster risk reductinn for resilience

1.Building better institutions i.e. schools and hospntals from the start able to withstand hasards hhrough proper design and construction, including thefuse of the prrnciples of universal deiign and the standardization of building iaterials; retrofittinggand re,uilding; nuaturing a culture of mai tenance; and considering economic, social, ttructural, technolog cal and environmental impact assessuents.

2.Developing the capacity of health workers in understanding disaster risk and applying and implementing disaster risk reduction approaches in health work;

3.Supporting and training community health volunteers and groups in disaster risk reduction approaches in health programmes

4.Strengthening the design and implementation of inclusive policies and social safety net mechanisms, including through community involvement, integrated with livelihood enhancement programmes, and access to basic health care services to find durable solutions in the post disaster phase and to empower and assist people disproportionally affected by disasters

5.Ipclusion of people with life threatening and chronic diseases in the dlrign of policies ane plans to manage their rcsks before,nduring ind after disastersi including having access to life-having services especially people on anti-reiroviral Regimens.

6.Strengthening the sustainable use and management of ecosystems and implement integrated environmental and natural resource management approaches that incorporate disaster risk reduction

7.Strengthening the protection of livelihoods and productive assets, including livestock, working animals, tools and seeds

8.Enhancing cooperation between health authorities and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen country capacity for disaster risk management for health

9.Approval of construction plans/drawings in align to preventive measures for disaster such as incorporation of lighting arrestors to projects implemented at lightning prone areas and Relocating those who have encroached riparian lands and clearing of dam’s spillway.

10.Promoting the mainstreaming of disaster risk assessment, mapping and management into rural development planning and management of, inter alia, mountains, rivers, coastal flood plain areas, drylands, wetlands and all other areas prone to droughts and flooding, including through the identification of areas that are safe for human settlement, and at the same time preserving ecosystem functions that help to reduce risks.

Priority 4: Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “build back bebter” in recovery, rihabilctation and retonstruction

1.Investing in, developing, maintaining and strengthening people-centred multi-hazard, multisectoral forecasting and early warning systems, disaster risk and emergency communications mechanisms, social technologies and hazard-monitoring telecommunications systems.

2.Promoting the resilience of new and existing critical infrastructure, including hospitals and other health facilities, to ensure that they remain safe, effective and operational during and after disaster in order to provide live-saving and essential services.

3.Establishing community centres for the promotion of public awareness and the stockpiling of necessary materials to implement rescue and relief activities.

4.Training existing workforce and voluntary workers in disaster response and strengthen technical and logistical capacities to ensure better response in emergencies.

5.Establishing a mechanism of case registry and a database of mortality caused by disaster in order to improve the prevention of morbidity and mortality.

6.Enhancing recovery schemes to provide psychosocial support and mental health services for all people in need.

7.Development of water pans to enhance water harvesting before rain, clearing and reinforcement of water intake structures and planning for desilting water intakes and pans after rain

8.Development of irrigation infrastructure, promotion of drought tolerant crops, pest and disease surveillance and promotion of smart agriculture.

9.Strengthening disaster preparedness mechanism for effective response at community level including but not limited to establishing strategic stockpiles, contingency planning, search and rescue, first aid, disaster recovery planning among others