Albanië: Disaster Risk Mitigation and Adaptation Project
Datum: 26.06.2008
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Board |
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Processing Stage: |
Active |
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Closing date: |
28-2-2012 |
| Abstract: PID May 05, 2008 Objectives The AL-DRMAP is the initial project of the broader regional South Eastern Europe Disaster Risk Mitigation and Adaptation Program (SEE-DRMAP) framework. The AL-DRMAP’s overall objective is to reduce Albania’s vulnerability to natural and man-made hazards and to limit human, economic, and financial losses, due to disasters through implementation of Albania’s disaster risk mitigation program. The AL-DRMAP comprises two phases. The first phase is designed to consolidate and upgrade Albania’s capacity to plan for, mitigate and respond to disasters. This phase will provide financing for soft (non-structural) measures consisting of activities and investments that will build Government capacity to effectively respond to natural and man-made disasters. The second phase will be triggered by achievement of Phase I activities, specifically the development and approval of a comprehensive countrywide disaster risk reduction and adaptation strategy which defines priority actions and an investment program to be funded in the second phase. Specific triggers for the APL second-phase are: - A Disaster Risk Mitigation Strategy and Investment Program approved by the Government; - Effective publication of data on public website of data gathered with the support of project financing, including digitized climate data; and - Government implementation of an institutional arrangement, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, that facilitates coordination of the three public agencies officially involved in weather monitoring tasks. The second phase of the APL will extend financing to other activities and include mitigation measures further strengthening, and reinforcing disaster risk management and the emergency response capacities. The second phase is estimated to cost US$40 million to be provided as an IBRD loan. The exact amount will be determined during the first phase once the priority investment program is defined. Therefore, the total cost of the APL will be on the order of US$50 million. [...] Description The proposed project will include the following components and activities. Component 1: Disaster Risk Management and Preparedness (US$4.89 million). The component objective is to support capacity building for emergency response mechanism through provision of necessary equipment, and strengthening disaster risk mitigation planning. The sub-component activities include: Sub-Component 1.1 Strengthening Disaster Risk Mitigation Planning and Emergency Management. a) Review and update the emergency response legislative framework; b) Develop national disaster risk management strategy and investment program c) Prepare and implement a public awareness and education program; Sub-component 1.2 Enhancement of Emergency Response Capacity d) Procure emergency response equipment e) Strengthen existing emergency operations center f) Prepare feasibility studies for establishment of 112 system and emergency communications system; g) Develop emergency response procedures; and h) Prepare and implement exercises and training for first responders. Component 2: Strengthening of Hydro-meteorological Services (US$2.09 million). The component objective is to support disaster risk reduction through provision of accurate hydro-meteorological forecasts and services tailored to the needs of disaster risk managers in weather-sensitive sectors. The component activities include: a) increasing data accessibility; b) upgrading the weather forecasting monitoring network; and c) developing capacity to prepare weather forecasting products tailored to disaster management. Indicators would include provision of medium-term weather forecasts to the public; measurement and publication of the accuracy and resolution of public forecasts; availability of climate data; Albania meeting World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards for support of the global daily forecasting effort; data sharing with other national meteorological and hydrological services in South Eastern Europe via public website; and initiation of user dialogue within Albania to the enhance value of risk reduction information products. Component 3: Development of Building Codes (US$0.36 million). The component objective is to reduce risks from seismic activities through development of improved building codes and mechanisms for introduction of improved standards. The component activities include: (a) development of a national building code; (b) train engineers in new design standards; and (c) developing a mechanism for licensing of engineers. Component 4: Catastrophe Insurance (US$2.65 million). The component objective is provide access to private catastrophe risk insurance to households and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This will be done through establishment of a Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility for South Eastern Europe (SEE CRIF, or Facility), within the SEE DRMAP framework, of which Albania will be a shareholder and member. Component activities include: (a) a one-off equity contribution to the shareholders’ capital of SEE CRIF for Albania to join the insurance pool; and (b) establishment of SEE CRIF’s presence in Albania through provision of its insurance products to the local market; adoption of necessary policy frameworks and investment in public risk awareness and education about catastrophe insurance. Component 5: Project Management (US$0.19 million). The component will finance some project management costs, such as procurement and financial management consultants, monitoring and evaluation activities, incremental operating costs of managing the project and project reporting and audits. |
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Financing Institution: |
World Bank |
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Total Project Cost |
USD 10.17 million |
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Contact: |
Cave, Alison C. N. |
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Agency: |
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR |
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More information: |
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Bron: World Bank
Nummer: 208397
Trefwoorden:
Beveiligingsindustrie - Consultancy - Hulpverlening - Projecten - Albanië - Wereldbank
Meer informatie over dit onderwerp is op te vragen onder vermelding van nummer 208397 bij Mila Bahadoer, e-mail: tio@info.agentschapnl.nl, telefoon: (088) 602 85 87, fax: (088) 602 90 26.
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