Sub-regional Facility for Cooperation in Disaster
Reduction Among the Arab States

SAS 1:  Increased capacity for risk reduction 
SAS 2: Risk Reduction integrated into Development

Disaster Risk Reduction Knowledge Networks Developed
1) Development of dynamic disaster reduction community of practice for Arab States:
2) Facilitate Regional Networking Meetings and Exchanges:

1) Electronic network website established for facilitating online discussions and exchange of information and experience.
2) On-line baseline information, virtual library and roster of consultants, training resources and knowledge map developed.
3) Thematic Workshops conducted

Risk Reduction Policy/Strategy Implemented
1) Regional policy on disaster risk reduction developed
1) Regional cooperation instrument ratified by participating states.
2) Self sustaining proposal receive governments and donor support.

UNDP CO in Syria
Regional Bureau for the Arab States, CO of Participating Countries/Disaster Reduction Unit, BCPR/Geneva

Programme Period:  2005-2007
Programme Component: Natural Disaster Reduction
Project Title:  Sub-regional Facility for Cooperation in Disaster Reduction among the Arab States
Project Code:
Project Duration: Feb 2005 – Feb 2007

Total budget:    US$330,000
Allocated resources:

• RBAS TRAC 1.1
  US$  50,000
• RBAS strategic reserve
  US$   50,000
• BCPR regular TRAC
  US$ 150,000
• Syria TRAC 1.1 allocation
  US$   20,000
• PAPP TRAC 1.1.3
  US$   20,000
• Lebanon c/s contribution
  US$   20,000
• Jordan c/s contribution
  US$   20,000
• Other:(including in-kind contributions)
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Unfunded budget: