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Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation National Plan/Programme
Suggested Performance Framework
December 2010
Introduction
This suggested performance framework aims to help National Societies translate longer-term national disaster risk reduction
(DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) strategies into a logical planning framework. Depending on the specific context this
can be considered/named a “plan” or a “programme,” so long as consistent descriptions are used within a National Society’s overall strategic planning, ensuring a logical hierarchy between plans, projects and programmes. This guidance document
intentionally mirrors certain components of a logical framework matrix (“logframe”) for ease of application to the logframe development process.
Supporting Strategy 2020
At the highest Federation-wide strategic level, DRR and CCA support Strategy 2020, particularly certain expected impacts of Strategic Aims 1 and 2:
Strategic Aim 1: Save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises
Strategic Aim 2: Enable healthy and safe living
Directly DRR/CCA relevant expected impacts:
Effective preparedness capacities for appropriate and timely response to disasters and crises
Reduced deaths, losses, damage and other detrimental consequences of disasters and crises
Directly relevant DRR/CCA expected impacts:
Reduced exposure and vulnerability to natural and man-made hazards
Greater public adoption of environmentally sustainable living
Strengthening and monitoring community safety and resilience
The ultimate goal of Red Cross Red Crescent DRR and CCA is to strengthen community safety and resilience, and DRR/CCA programming should be developed and implemented under the umbrella of the Framework for Community Safety and Resilience. The current Red Cross Red Crescent definition of safe and resilient communities can be found in the Framework.
It is however quite challenging to assess and monitor changes in overall community safety and resilience. This current performance framework does not attempt to capture this highest level of impact. The IFRC is in the process of developing a systematic approach to assess and monitor community safety and resilience at this highest level (including changes to perceptions, attitudes and behaviours), complementary to the current DRR/CCA suggested performance framework. As the approach is developed, long-term programming impacts will be measured through a globally-agreed set of indicators of community safety and resilience. It is envisioned that these indicators, while collected at the community level through participatory processes, will also be consolidated at the national, regional and global levels.
This current framework therefore focuses on helping National Societies to plan and monitor activities, outputs and immediate impacts of DRR/CCA that ultimately contribute to community safety and resilience.
Activating the Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction (GADRR)
This suggested performance framework directly supports national programme development under the GADRR.
Supporting the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA)
This performance framework, also with its inherent links to the Framework for Community Safety and Resilience, supports implementation of the HFA.
How to use this document
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This document is not all-inclusive, and should be considered as a “menu of options.” Certain activity/sectoral areas
contributing to community safety and resilience have been included only in a summary manner (for example livelihoods and health programming). These would in reality require separate performance frameworks, and are noted as such. This suggested performance framework should be used to support the structuring of DRR and CCA programmes and
projects from beginning to end. It should be used to strengthen and quantify the links between initial assessments, indicator development, baselines, activity planning, implementation, outputs, outcomes and impacts in project cycle management.
For ease of reference the suggested performance framework has been divided by Outcomes across multiple pages, although they are all part of the same framework.
The annex of this document maps the suggested outcomes to commitments under the Framework for Community Safety and Resilience, Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction and Hyogo Framework for Action.
Overall programmatic indicators
The following indicators will be monitored in order to track the national, regional and global scale of Red Cross Red Crescent DRR/CCA programming:
Number of people reached (directly and indirectly) and covered by Red Cross Red Crescent DRR/CCA programming Number of communities reached by Red Cross Red Crescent DRR/CCA programming
CHF expenditure on Red Cross Red Crescent DRR/CCA programming Number of branches carrying out DRR/CCA activities
Number of community-based DRR/CCA programmes/projects
Some of these will be captured in the Federation Wide Reporting System (FWRS).
Global reporting on goal and outcome indicators
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Objectives
Indicators
Goal
Reduce the impacts of disasters in communities
where Red Cross Red Crescent National
Societies operate.
G1 Ratio of number (#) of disaster-related deaths to # of people exposed to disasters in communities where the RCRC operates (if # of people exposed not available then simply # of disaster-related deaths – standard government or CRED data should be used) G2 CHF value of physical damage caused by disasters in communities
where the RCRC operates
G3 CHF value of household income lost due to disasters in communities where the RCRC operates
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Urban & rural communities’ resilience to disasters is strengthened.
1a Percentage (%) of community infrastructure which meet established criteria for physical safety against local hazards 1b % of private assets which meet established criteria for safety
against local hazards
1c # of people reached through income generation, food security, health & nutrition activities (aggregate of 1.3a, 1.4a, 1.5a & 1.5b)
Output 1.1 Small-scale community
infrastructure is made safer against disaster hazards.
1.1a # of community infrastructure where an activity was carried out to make it physically safer (schools,health centres, roads, watsan systems, public utilities, etc.)
Output 1.2 Private assets are made safer
against disaster hazards.
1.2a # of household shelters where an activity was carried out to make it physically safer
1.2b # of households where an activity was carried out to protect productive assets (e.g. land/crops, livestock, water sources, marketing structures such as kiosks, workshops & food stalls, etc.)
Output 1.3 Measures to enhance income
generation are implemented.
(programming under this output will require a more detailed framework)
1.3a # of people reached by income generation activities (e.g. vocational training, income diversification, marketing, microfinance such as lending, savings & insurance, etc.)
Output 1.4 Measures to improve availability of
& access to food are implemented.
(programming under this output will require a more detailed framework)
1.4a # of people reached by food availability & access (e.g. improved practices/techniques in agricultural production & animal husbandry, home gardens, community seed/grain banks, small-scale urban animal husbandry, etc.)
Output 1.5 Measures to improve health &
nutrition are implemented.
(programming under this output will require a more detailed framework)
1.5a # of people reached by community-based health & first aid (CBHFA) activities (e.g. safe water, hygiene and sanitation, disease prevention & control, family planning, safe motherhood, road safety, etc.)
1.5b # of people reached by nutrition activities (e.g. infant & young child feeding, micronutrients, dietary diversity, screening & referral for acute malnutrition services, etc.)
Output 1.6 New or existing community
volunteer groups lead community resilience activities.
1.6a # of active community groups with a specific role related to resilience (for example in support of Outputs 1.1-1.5) in a disaster management plan
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Communities’ ability to effectively prepare for & respond to disasters is improved.
2a % of targeted adults who have access to disaster warning information sources
2b % of targeted adults which can correctly identify actions to pursue following a warning
2c % of targeted adults which participate in regular disaster simulations organised by the community
Output 2.1 Disaster management plans are
developed by communities.
2.1a % of targeted communities that have developed a disaster management plan
2.1b % of targeted households that have developed family contingency plans
2.1c # of schools, health centres, factories & other communal centres with disaster management plans
Output 2.2 Community-based early warning
systems (EWS) linked to wider systems are established to monitor & alert on impending disaster & future climate risks.
2.2a # of communities with EWS established
2.2b % of established community-based early warning systems (EWS) linked to national or regional EWS
Output 2.3 Location(s) safe from hazards
(evacuation centres or “safe havens”) accessible in target communities.
2.3a # of evacuation centres built 2.3b # of safe havens identified
2.3c % of targeted people that have access to evacuation centres and/or safe havens
2.3d CHF value of annual funds available for maintenance of evacuation centres and/or safe havens
Output 2.4 Community logistics capacity is
strengthened.
2.4a % of targeted communities with warehouse capacity 2.4b % of targeted communities with sufficient emergency stocks 2.4c % of targeted communities covered by pre-agreements with
transporters (individuals, companies, government, etc.)
Output 2.5 Communities have trained first
responders.
2.5a # of community members/volunteers trained in basic first aid & injury prevention
2.5b % of targeted people-reached by health-related messages for preparedness & response to disasters & epidemics
2.5c # of community members/volunteers trained in search & rescue
Output 2.6 Disaster simulation drills are
successfully run on a regular basis.
2.6a % of targeted communities implementing or participating in simulation exercises
2.6b % of targeted schools implementing or participating in simulation exercises
Output 2.7 New or existing community
volunteer groups are involved in local preparedness & response.
2.7a % of targeted communities with community groups with a specific role related to preparedness in a disaster management plan
2.7b % of targeted communities with community groups with a specific role related to response in a disaster management plan 2.7c % of target community members that recognise lead role of
community groups in preparedness & response
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Outcome 3
Communities’ knowledge of how to address
disaster risk & climate change impacts is increased.
3a % of targeted adults who can correctly identify key (defined according to context) personal actions to reduce impacts of local disasters (disaggregated by gender)
3b % of targeted children who can correctly identify key (defined according to context) personal actions to reduce impacts of local disasters (disaggregated by gender)
3c % of DRR/CCA activities that address priorities as identified by the target community
Output 3.1 Communities’ awareness of most
prevalent local hazards & current & future climate change impacts is increased.
3.1a % of targeted adults who can correctly identify key relevant disaster & climate change risks & potential impacts to their community (disaggregated by gender)
3.1b % of targeted children who can identify key relevant disaster & climate change risks & potential impacts to their community
(disaggregated by gender)
Output 3.2 Hazard, vulnerability, capacity &
risk assessment is carried out to identify & address community risks.
3.2a % of community level DRR/CCA programmes which use some form of participatory assessment (e.g. VCA) at programme start 3.2b % of targeted communities that have identified & prioritised
their risks
3.2c % of targeted communities which monitor & update hazard maps on an annual basis
Output 3.3 Regular public information
campaigns about local disaster/climate hazards are carried out.
3.3a # of households reached by public information campaigns in targeted communities
Output 3.4 Regular school-based events about
local disaster/climate hazards are carried out.
3.4a # of school-based events about local disaster/climate hazards carried out on a regular basis
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National Society coordination of & advocacy for community-based DRR & CCA is strengthened.
4a # of organisations with whom the National Society partners on DRR & CCA activities (disaggregated by Movement & external)
4b New or revised national laws, policies & plans on DRR & CC reflect National Society key messages
4c Domestic laws and policies provide the National Society, its staff and its volunteers with all the protections, exemptions and incentives needed for effective disaster response
4d Domestic laws and policies provide adequate rules for coordination, community involvement and accountability in disaster response
4e Domestic laws adequately address international disaster response issues as described in the IDRL Guidelines
Output 4.1 National Society participation in
National & Local Platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction is increased.
4.1a National Society has a clearly defined & mandated role in the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction or a similar government-initiated coordinating body
4.1b # of branches having clearly defined & mandated roles in Local Platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction or similar local coordination bodies
Output 4.2 Key National Society staff &
volunteers are well informed on advocacy issues related to DRR and CC.
4.2a Key messages on DRR & CC are developed and regularly updated 4.2b % of staff & volunteers trained on DRR & CC key messages 4.2c % of relevant staff & volunteers trained on issues of disaster law,
including IDRL
Output 4.3 National Society advocacy on DRR
and CC is increased.
4.3a # of meetings with government officials on DRR, CC and IDRL 4.3b # of DRR and/or CC advocacy events with National Society
participation
4.3c # of specific campaigns on DRR and/or CC initiated by the National Society
Output 4.4 Multi-partner interventions in DRR
& CCA are coordinated with & by the National Society.
4.4a % of national & international response coordination agreements with a clear role for the National Society
4.4b % of PNS active in DRR/CCA in country whose programmes align with National Society plans/strategies
4.4c # of DRR/CCA partnerships with National Society involvement
Output 4.5 Resources for DRR & CCA are
mobilised from domestic & national sources (including government).
4.5a % of total funding for DRR/CCA mobilised from in-country sources & mechanisms
4.5b # or CHF value of in-kind resources for DRR/CCA mobilised from in-country sources
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National Society’s capacity to deliver & sustain DRR & CCA programming is strengthened.
5a % of DRR/CCA programmes that are positively evaluated according to the criteria in the IFRC management policy for evaluations (at mid-term & final evaluations)
5b % of disaster response operations that are positively evaluated according to the criteria in the IFRC management policy for evaluations (real-time evaluations)
5c Level of change in WPNS score
Output 5.1 Volunteer & staff capacity to deliver
sustainable DRR & CCA programming is increased.
5.1a # of staff/volunteers trained in DRR programming (including community mobilisation)
5.1b % of DRR-trained staff/volunteers who were actively involved in programming in the last 12 months
Output 5.2 Volunteer & staff capacity & skills
for emergency response is strengthened.
5.2a # of national & branch staff trained in assessment & emergency response (as relevant for context, includes RC/RC Principles and Rules, legal rules, etc.)
5.2b % of emergency response-trained staff/volunteers who were actively involved in disaster operations in the last 12 months 5.2c # of staff trained as CBHFA-certified facilitators
5.2d % of CBHFA-certified facilitators who were active in the last 12 months
Output 5.3 National Society preparedness for
response is strengthened.
5.3a % of branches with contingency plans or BDRTs linked to national plans
5.3b % of branch contingency plans updated annually 5.3c Emergency fund with clear guidance on allocations exists 5.3d % of national population who can be reached by pre-positioned
stocks within 72 hours
Output 5.4 DRR & CCA is supported through
systematic programme cycle management.
5.4a % of DRR/CCA programmes following IFRC PAD guidance (or similar), including all of the following: a) initial assessment, b) logframe or similar results-based plan, c) activity schedule, d) monitoring & evaluation plan
5.4b % of DRR projects with accountability/feedback mechanisms in place demonstrating responsiveness to community needs
Output 5.5 National Society disaster
management is informed by disaster & climate risk information.
5.5a % of disaster management programmes which access data from active early warning systems on a regular basis (regularity defined based on type of hazard being monitored)
5.5b % of branches accessing GIS mapping & climate forecasting to support contingency planning
5.5c % of National Society infrastructure that qualifies as “safe” based on local disaster-related norms
Output 5.6 Disaster & potential climate change
risk is considered & if necessary addressed in other (sectoral) programming areas.
5.6a % of non-disaster management programmes (e.g. watsan, health, etc.) that include explicit objectives related to DRR & CCA
Output 5.7 DRR & CCA measures are
incorporated in post-disaster recovery programmes.
5.7a % of recovery programmes that include explicit objectives related to DRR & CCA
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Annex: Mapping the performance framework to DRR commitments
Framework for Community Safety and Resilience
DRR performance framework
Key Element 1: Risk-informed humanitarian response Outcomes 2 and 5
Key Element 2: Country-specific mitigation, prevention and adaptation activities Outcomes 1
Key Element 3: Sector-based programming to build across the disaster management
spectrum Outcomes 1 and 5
Cross-cutting Component 1: Risk assessment and identification and the
establishment of community-based early warning and prediction Outcomes 2 and 3
Cross-cutting Component 2: Community-based disaster preparedness Outcome 2
Cross-cutting Component 3: Advocacy, education and awareness-raising Outcomes 3 and 4
Cross-cutting Component 4: A strong auxiliary relationship with local and national
governments Outcome 4
Cross-cutting Component 5: Partnerships with international, governmental, NGOs
and CBOs Outcome 4
Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction (GADRR)
DRR performance framework
Output 1: To increase community orientation in global and national DRR policies
and strengthen national and local institutions for DRR Outcomes 4 and 5
Output 2: To encourage and support expanded community-based programming to
identify and tackle disaster risks. Outcomes 1, 2 and 3
Output 3: To integrate enhanced community-centred DRR measures as part of
comprehensive disaster response management whenever this is applied. Outcomes 2 and 5
Output 4: Strengthening of National Society capacities to deliver and sustain scaled
up programmes in DRR. Outcome 5
Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA)
DRR performance framework
Strategic Goal 1: The integration of DRR into sustainable development policies and
planning Outcomes 1 and 5
Strategic Goal 2: Development and strengthening of institutions, mechanisms and
capacities to build resilience to hazards Outcomes 1 and 5
Strategic Goal 3: The systematic incorporation of risk reduction approaches into the
implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes Outcomes 2 and 5
Priority for Action 1: Ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and a local
priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation Outcomes 4 and 5
Priority for Action 2: Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early
warning Outcomes 2, 3 and 5
Priority for Action 3: Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of
safety and resilience at all levels Outcomes 3 and 4
Priority for Action 4: Reduce the underlying risk factors Outcome 1
Priority for Action 5: Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all
