{"id":122111,"date":"2019-04-10T00:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T05:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selasite.azurewebsites.net\/?post_type=agenda&p=122111"},"modified":"2024-02-16T14:21:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T19:21:07","slug":"xxx-meeting-of-international-cooperation-directors-for-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-coordination-and-efficiency-of-international-cooperation-vis-a-vis-the-occurrence-of-natural-disasters-in-latin","status":"publish","type":"agenda","link":"https:\/\/rmtsolutions.net\/sela\/en\/agenda\/xxx-meeting-of-international-cooperation-directors-for-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-coordination-and-efficiency-of-international-cooperation-vis-a-vis-the-occurrence-of-natural-disasters-in-latin\/","title":{"rendered":"XXX Meeting of International Cooperation Directors for Latin America and the Caribbean: coordination and efficiency of international cooperation vis-\u00e0-vis the occurrence of natural disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \n Introduction <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Permanent Secretariat of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) organized the\u00a0XXX Meeting of International Cooperation Directors for Latin America and the Caribbean: coordination and efficiency of international cooperation vis-\u00e0-vis the occurrence of natural disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/em>, jointly with the Government of the Republic of Panama, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Government and the Regional Logistics Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH), and with the support of the World Food Programme (WFP). This event was held in Panama City, Panama, on 11 and 12 April 2019.<\/p>\n

This Meeting enabled the International Cooperation Directors of the Member States of SELA to exchange views and experiences on initiatives underway in the region to improve the coordination and efficiency of international cooperation and humanitarian assistance in cases of natural disasters, while gaining knowledge about the strengths and benefits offered by the Regional Logistics Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH), recently opened in Panama City and considered the Humanitarian Hub for the region of Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

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\n \n Background <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, and their economic and social impact forces the countries in the region to strengthen their cooperation policies in order to cope with these adverse events. During the last ten years, 3,460 natural disasters have occurred worldwide, causing 675.511 casualties, and the number of displaced and wounded persons amounts to 1.9 billion of people affected.<\/p>\n

Official Development Assistance (ODA) flows in humanitarian assistance in the case of disasters are primarily focused on the process of attention to emergencies, thus neglecting prevention and restoration assistance. In 2016, a total of US$\u00a022,965 million were disbursed for attention to emergencies globally, which accounted for 15.5% of the total cost incurred due to natural disasters in that year (US$ 147,278 million), whereas assistance for prevention, preparedness and reconstruction reached US$\u00a01,472 and US$\u00a01,493 million, respectively, which together accounted for 2% of the total cost.<\/p>\n

This scenario stresses the need for public policies and international cooperation policies to be directed towards long-term prevention and recovery. In addition, being prepared implies identifying and reducing the risk of disasters, mitigating financial costs and building resilient societies.<\/p>\n

In Latin America and the Caribbean, there are institutions dedicated to emergency care, risk management and disaster prevention. Countries in the region have accumulated an experience in policies and programmes for emergency care and risk management. However, it is necessary to give greater impetus to the coordination, articulation and convergence efforts of these institutions in order to maximize the exchange of information and experiences, the definition of concerted action strategies and the strengthening of inter-institutional cooperation, so as to facilitate the design and implementation of really effective programmes for prevention, mitigation, response, recovery and reconstruction.<\/p>\n

In this connection, the various specialized multilateral mechanisms and development banks promote an effective framework for disaster risk management, which consists of five (5) pillars, namely: i) risk identification, ii)\u00a0risk reduction, iii) preparedness and training, iv) financial protection, and v) recovery and resilient reconstruction.<\/p>\n

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), as an organization that promotes intra-regional cooperation, in order to accelerate the economic and social development of the region, and provides a permanent system for consultation and coordination among its Member States for the adoption of positions on matters of regional interest, will make the necessary efforts to maximize the efficiency of international cooperation in the field of disaster risk reduction (RRD). To that end, it will optimize the management of resources used to support initiatives aimed at minimizing the impact of natural disasters on national development policies, which will require a growing level of coordination and convergence among the various institutions involved.<\/p>\n

This project aims to strengthen and promote cooperation in the field of natural disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean, in order to support joint strategies aimed at consolidating initiatives that improve national and regional programmes for adaptation and mitigation of impacts of natural disasters. This regional meeting is expected to generate the necessary synergies and boost the discussion of such a critical issue for the region. In addition, it will encourage specialized regional and subregional institutions to schedule other related meetings that promote the exchange of experiences, exchange of offers and requests for cooperation, and develop inter-institutional agreements in areas of mutual interest.<\/p>\n

The Member States have expressed their interest in addressing the issues of international cooperation and disaster risk reduction, and in the past seven years they have expressly mandated the Permanent Secretariat to include specific activities in the Work Programme of the organization, which has been innovative in dealing with the topic of disaster risk reduction in the region. To that end, it has held an annual meeting on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) with the support of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas (UNISDR) and other regional organizations, thus demonstrating the existing interest and commitment to maintaining the issue of natural disasters on the regional work agenda.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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\n \n Objectives <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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In accordance with the Work Programme for the year 2019, as adopted by the Latin American Council of SELA, this activity aims to: i) Submit a general assessment of the main initiatives developed by the Member States of SELA and specialized international organizations as a contribution to the consolidation of coordinated and efficient cooperation vis-\u00e0-vis adaptation and mitigation of effects of natural disasters; ii) Promote best practices of international cooperation in cases of disasters and strategies for adaptation and mitigation of their impacts that are susceptible to replication in different geographical and demographic contexts; and iii) Disseminate and exchange information on protocols of coordinated action for the management of international cooperation in cases of natural disasters.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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\n \n Agenda <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Thursday, 11 April 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Morning<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 \u2013 9:30<\/td>\nREGISTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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9:30 \u2013 10:00<\/td>\n\n

OPENING SESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 \u2013 10:30<\/td>\nOFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH AND COFFEE BREAK<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:30 \u2013 11:45<\/td>\nSESSION I: COORDINATION AND EFFICIENCY OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN CASES OF DISASTER: THE HUMANITARIAN HUB IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN AND VISIONS FROM RISK MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE IN DISASTER SITUATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator:\u00a0<\/strong>Ambassador \u00d3scar Hern\u00e1ndez Bernalette<\/strong>, Senior Adviser to the Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)<\/p>\n

11:45 \u2013 12:30<\/td>\nGENERAL DEBATE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 \u2013 01:30<\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Afternoon<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
01:45 \u2013 04:00<\/td>\n\n

VISIT TO THE REGIONAL LOGISTICS CENTRE FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (CLRAH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Field activity. Departure from the lobby of the Wyndham Albrook Mall Hotel at 1:45. Light informal clothing recommended.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

07:00 – 09:00<\/td>\n\n

TOAST OFFERED BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA. \u00a0VERAGUAS ROOM, 2ND. FLOOR, WYNDHAM ALBROOK MALL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dress code: semi-formal attire.
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Friday, 12 April 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Morning<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9:00 \u2013 10:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

SESSION II: PANEL DISCUSSION: STRENGTHENING MECHANISMS FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE: PERSPECTIVE OF MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator:\u00a0<\/strong>Jos\u00e9 Donderis<\/strong>, Director of the National System of Civil Protection (SINAPROC) of the Republic of Panama<\/p>\n

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10:00 \u2013 10:30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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GENERAL\u00a0DEBATE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10:30 \u2013 10:45<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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COFFEE BREAK<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:45 \u2013 12:15<\/td>\nSESSION III: PANEL DISCUSSION: STRENGTHENING MECHANISMS FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE: PERSPECTIVE OF GOVERNMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator: Selina Ba\u00f1os<\/strong>, Director-General for International Cooperation of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama<\/p>\n

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12:15 \u2013 12:45<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DEBATE GENERAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12:45 \u2013 02:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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LUNCH
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Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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02:00 \u201303:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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SESSION IV: OPEN PANEL: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND COORDINATION OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE CASES OF NATURAL DISASTERS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION DIRECTORS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator:<\/strong>\u00a0Ambassador \u00d3scar Hern\u00e1ndez Bernalette<\/strong>, Senior Adviser of the Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA)<\/p>\n

Panel I:<\/strong>\u00a0Representatives of the private sector and civil society organizations (CSOs) involved in care and response to communities affected by natural disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Save The Children, CARITAS, COPA, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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03:00 \u2013 03:15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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COFFEE BREAK<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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03:15 \u201304:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

SESSION V: PANEL DISCUSSION: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND COORDINATION OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE CASES OF NATURAL DISASTERS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: PERSPECTIVE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator:<\/strong>\u00a0Rafael Bonilla<\/strong>, Coordinator of Cooperation of the Regional Logistics Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH)<\/p>\n

Panel II<\/strong>:\u00a0Representatives of governmental focal points for international cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/p>\n

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  • Jos\u00e9 Joaqu\u00edn Riesen<\/strong>, Insurance and Reinsurance Superintendent of Panama<\/li>\n
  • Enoth Ar\u00e1uz<\/strong>, Panama-Pacific Airport Manager<\/li>\n
  • Kendall S\u00e1nchez<\/strong>, Disaster and Response Team Coordinator of DHL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04:00 \u2013 04:15<\/td>\n\n

CLOSING SESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n