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Introduction to the Guidelines for the Domestic Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial Recovery Assistance (The “IDRL Guidelines”). Version of 22.02.08. Overview. Origins of the Guidelines Research findings underlying the Guidelines

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  1. Introduction to theGuidelines for the Domestic Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial Recovery Assistance(The “IDRL Guidelines”) Version of 22.02.08

  2. Overview • Origins of the Guidelines • Research findings underlying the Guidelines • Description of the Guidelines • Next steps

  3. Origins of the Guidelines Mandate • 2001 Council of Delegates • 2003 International Conference Research • 27 legal casestudies • IDRL database • Globalsurvey • Desk study

  4. Increasing numbers of disasters From the Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Guide (2007)

  5. Increasing numbers and variety of int’l responders • More states • More militaries • More RC/RC societies • More UN agencies • Many more NGOs • More private companies • More private individuals

  6. Common Problem Areas Quality and Coordination Entry and Operations

  7. Initiation Visas Customs Taxes Legal Personality Bank Accounts Local Hiring Liability Corruption Common Problems: Entry and Operations

  8. Common Problems: Quality and Coordination • Inappropriate relief items and activities • Untrained or unqualified personnel • Lack of respect for domestic authorities and relief actors • Lack of respect for beneficiaries • Failure to coordinate

  9. Gaps in international instruments • Lack of geographic reach (few parties to treaties) • Lack of thematic scope • Type of disaster • Type of actor • Lack of awareness • Lack of use

  10. Consistent gaps in domestic law • Tsunami, Indonesia, 2004 • “As no specific provisions existed concerning the modalities with which international assistance should be requested and received, the Government issued ad hoc administrative instructions in the midst of a major response operation.” (Government of Indonesia) • Hurricane Katrina, USA, 2005 • “Comprehensive Policies and Procedures are Needed to Ensure Appropriate Use of and Accountability for International Assistance” (US GAO)

  11. Consistent gaps in domestic law • Marmara earthquake, Turkey,1999 • “The legislative weaknesses in the Turkish legal system regarding disaster management led to . . . many complexities” (TRCS case study) • Pakistan earthquake, 2005 • “Pakistan suffered from the lack of a pre-existing National Disaster Management Authority and identified the creation of a legal framework as a lesson to apply.” (NDMA, ISDR Side-event at ECOSOC, 2006)

  12. Recommendations to governments on how to prepare domestic legal and institutional frameworks to handle international relief Compile existing international norms and best practice Guidelines on the Domestic Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial Recovery Assistance

  13. Consultative development process European Forum Antalya, May 2006 + other meetings Asia-Pacific Forum Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 2006 Americas Forum Panama City, April 2007 30th International Conference Geneva, November 2007 Resolution 4 – unanimously adopted Pan-African Forum Nairobi, May 2007 Middle East Forum Abu Dhabi, June, 2007

  14. What do they provide? • Scope and Definitions • Wide definition of “disaster”, but exclude armed conflict • Part 1: Core Responsibilities • Primary role of affected state • Assisting actors to adhere to international quality standards • Part 2: Early Warning and Preparedness • Comprehensive laws and policies • Information sharing

  15. What do they provide? • Part 3: Initiation and Termination • Consent of affected state • Special rules for military relief • Part 4: Eligibility for Legal Facilities • State decides • Assisting states and assisting humanitarian organizations • Part 5: Legal Facilities for Entry and Operations • Visas, customs, tax, legal personality . . . • Distinctions between relief and initial recovery

  16. The Guidelines and humanitarian actors: the recommended link Humanitarian actor requests legal facilities Gov’t decides Facilities conditioned on adherence to minimum quality standards Ongoing obligation of recipient to abide by standards Gov’t monitors progress

  17. Next steps from the adopting resolution • States are encouraged to use the Guidelines for national law and for bilateral and regional agreements • States, Federation and National Societies to work with UN and other partners to: • Disseminate and provide technical support to domestic authorities • Bring the Guidelines to the attention of international and regional inter-governmental bodies • Mainstream the Guidelines into relevant initiatives (such as ISDR)

  18. For more information • IDRL website: • www.ifrc.org/idrl • Background on the Guidelines, studies, fact sheets, legal database . . . • Monthly Newsletter • Weekly News Service

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