Abstract:
The formulation of capacity development strategies is based on the outcomes of capacity
assessment. Based upon the experiences of various experts and stakeholders, it is proposed to
realistically assess the existing multi-dimensional capacities of the Disaster Management
Authorities. The well-analyzed results of such assessment would provide valuable
recommendations to concerned authorities to further strengthen the institutional mechanism
at desired levels and would also highlight the areas which need attention on a priority basis.
The Institutional Capacity Assessment (ICA) of the Disaster Management Authorities will be
a categorically organized study based on interviews, surveys, observations and analysis of the
data and information available at the subsequent levels. Given in this context, appropriate
methodologies in term of qualitative and quantitative methods include identifying the study
domains on the basis of vulnerability of the region. After various discussions with expert in
the field of disaster management relevant questionnaire would be developed. Then a series of
Baseline Survey needs to be conducted in the intended regions which would involve
collection of secondary and primary data.
The collected data would be analyzed and rating is assigned given to the different section of authorities followed by providing recommendations on the basis of performance. Then denomination would be done as High Concern, Moderate Concern and Lower Concern for disaster preparedness.
