Disaster Risk Reduction Partnership Planning in Line with Vietnam’s Priorities
The disaster risk reduction partnership’s plan for 2025-2030 will be developed in accordance with the Vietnamese government’s priorities on natural disaster prevention and the strategic goals of all partners, said Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis.
Ms. Tamesis made the statement at a meeting to build the plan organized by the Vietnam Disaster and Dike Management Authority (VDDMA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development late last week. The event featured UN Women, Action Aid, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Vietnam Office, and Plan International in Vietnam.
Ms. Tamesis stated that the plan will aim to strengthen Vietnam’s resilience through coordinated policies, risk-inclusive development planning, and community awareness.
Addressing the event, Mr. Pham Doan Khanh from the VDDMA suggested that the plan should encourage the participation of all members of the partnership in disaster risk management activities; establish a unified forum to promote mutual support among members and facilitate access to funding sources for disaster risk reduction initiatives; and create a favorable legal environment for the implementation of disaster risk reduction activities and ensures their compliance with regulations of the Vietnamese government.