DRR Contacts

The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) was created in 1994, as a permanently established statutory government agency, forming part of the Office of the Vice President, charged with the responsibility of ensuring the achievement of the nation’s Disaster Management Objectives.The Unit draws its powers from the Disaster Management  ACT No. 13 of 2010. The overall implementation and coordination of all disaster management activities and programmes in the country is done through the DMMU. The Unit exercises its mandate through the National Disaster Management Council of Ministers, Disaster Management Technical Committee of Permanent Secretaries and appropriate broad-based committees at Provincial, District and Satellite levels. The Unit is headed by the National Coordinator, who is at the level of a Permanent Secretary.

Instituto Nacional de Gestão e Redução do Risco de Desastres (INGD)

Part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, IDRC invests in knowledge, innovation, and solutions to improve the lives of people in the developing world. The research it supports builds evidence to break the cycle of poverty, reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities, and help people live healthier and more sustainable lives.

The IFRC is a worldwide humanitarian network and aid organization which acts before, during and after disasters and health emergencies.

The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, promotes international financial stability and monetary cooperation. It also facilitates international trade, promotes employment and sustainable economic growth, and helps to reduce global poverty. The IMF is governed by and accountable to its 189 member countries.

Leading inter-governmental organization on the field of migration.