Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Plans: Grenada
The Challenge: Grenada’s government ministries and schools lacked standardized frameworks for disaster risk management. There was no unified approach to operational continuity planning across institutions, limiting the country’s ability to maintain critical services during and after disasters.
Our Work
Working with the World Bank, I led the development of a comprehensive disaster risk management template and supporting guidelines for Grenada. The consultancy included:
- Inception and stakeholder engagement: Identified and mobilized all relevant actors—government ministries, departments, private sector, NGOs, and community organizations
- Guidelines design: Developed clear, concise guidelines outlining fundamental principles, objectives, and components of Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Plans (CDMPs), with a focus on operations continuity
- Capacity building: Designed and delivered training programs to equip stakeholders with knowledge and skills to implement the guidelines effectively
- Ministry-specific plans: Supported the National Disaster Management Agency in facilitating the formulation of CDMPs for priority ministries
- Monitoring and evaluation: Established mechanisms to assess progress, identify challenges, and strengthen implementation over time
Results
Grenada now has a standardized national framework for comprehensive disaster risk management. Government ministries and schools have practical tools for developing and implementing disaster management plans focused on operational continuity. Institutional capacity has been strengthened through training, and mechanisms are in place to monitor effectiveness and adapt as needed.
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