SUMMARY

Most emergency situations of significant magnitude in the developing world require some form of collaborative assistance from the international community. The United Nations system can facilitate coordination of international community efforts which seek to support national government disaster preparedness activities. Through a variety of agencies at the headquarters level, the U.N. system can be of immediate assistance by: supporting disaster preparedness initiatives; providing short-term consultancies, study tours and exchange experts; generating emergency funding support; and mobilizing field office resources.

At the field level, U.N. inter-agency collaborative efforts may be coordinated efficiently and effectively through a designated “Disaster Management Team” (DMT). As a focal point for U.N. assistance the U.N. DMT can serve as a forum in which information is exchanged on a variety of matters, including long-term risk reduction and preparedness arrangements, review and upgrading of preparedness plans, the international network of support, and effective linkage with on-going development efforts.

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