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Sixth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2019 (Geneva, Switzerland; 13-17 May, 2019).
Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA)
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Established through the Disaster Preparedness and Relief Act of 1991, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs is the Government of Malawi’s agency responsible for coordinating and directing the implementation of disaster risk management programmes in the country in order to improve and safeguard the quality of life of Malawians, especially those vulnerable to and affected by disasters.
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The guidelines and standards are divided into three main sections: the first section provides background information on the devolution process of DoDMA’s functions, the second section is on disaster risk reduction and the third section is on disaster response and recovery. Within each main section are subsections giving guidelines and standards for each devolved function and responsibility.
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Since December 2010, the structure at the headquarters has been supported by 14 District Disaster Risk Management Offices which are currently manned, on temporary basis, by 13 Assistant District Disaster Risk Management Officers (ADDRMOs) in 13 districts.
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The broad objective of the plan is to help make Malawi resilient to disasters and break the cycle of food insecurity.
To achieve this, the following specific objectives will be pursued:
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Malawi: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2013-2015)The progress report assesses current national strategic priorities with regard to the implementation of disaster risk reduction actions, and establishes baselines on levels of progress achieved with respect to the implementation of the HFA's five priorities for action.