Global preparedness partnership: A framework document

GOAL

The goal of the Global Preparedness Partnership (GPP) is for countries to reach a minimum level of preparedness2 so that disaster events can be better managed locally with reduced need for international assistance. The GPP offers a strong partnership between affected governments, international resourcing partners and multilateral organisations which builds on existing international and national initiatives to make high-risk countries ready to respond to, and recover from, disasters resulting from natural hazards and climate-related risks. The GPP will support both preparedness for disaster response, and preparedness for disaster recovery3 The GPP is inspired by the Sendai Framework’s Priority 44 , and was initiated at the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016.
Financed by a Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), it will initially operate in 15 countries to ensure that they attain a minimum level of readiness by 2020, substantially meeting the call of the UN Secretary-General to enhance the emergency response capacity of the 20 highest risk countries by 2020. While other countries may apply for support, V20 members will be given priority

** RESULTS**

Effective implementation of the GPP will achieve an increase in readiness at agreed levels above the baseline determined as part of a diagnostic review. A program of action will be supported that leads to countries having arrangements in place to achieve a minimum level of readiness, including minimum and advance preparedness activities. This increase in readiness will be achieved through:

1. an improved understanding of risks, vulnerabilities and capacities, based on a variety of national and local risk and capacity assessment mechanisms as well as through modelling and simulations;

2. the demonstrated capacity to coordinate and manage relevant stakeholders prior to and during a crisis; based on contingency, response and recovery plans that have clear roles and responsibilities related to actions for all stakeholders, including an increased ability of at-risk communities to access and act on disaster information and early warnings, and engage in disaster preparedness planning that includes decision making mechanisms and procedures, and includes clear, specific triggers that ensure early action;

3. that operational capabilities and systems are identified and available prior to a shock to allow rapid provision of assistance when required, including physical assets such as procedures, key response support equipment, trained individuals and teams familiar with their roles and responsibilities, and systems such as communications and information processes;

4. improved financial planning as an essential part of preparedness planning, so that a set of financial instruments are in place for response and recovery financing, including establishing or expanding social safety nets