IASC REFERENCE GROUP FOR RISK, EW AND PREPAREDNESSWORKSTREAM UPDATE – RISK, EW AND EA – THU 13 OCT 2016Sub-Group - Early Warning, Early Action and Readiness ReportOVERVIEW – WHO, WHAT & WHYWHO ARE WE?
IASC Early Warning, Early Action and Readiness Report for the period June to November 2016. The Report is biannual, with a 6 month horizon. It is the product of a group of Agency analysts. In most cases these individuals work for their respective Emergency Directors. Analysis of preparedness status is provided by OCHA. The Report complements more frequent interaction between RC/HC and the ERC as the IASC system officials accountable for ensuring interagency early action and readiness. This should take place using the IASC Emergency Response Preparedness approach.
New Global Partnership for Preparedness Launched: V20, UN and World Bank Collaboration to help countries get ready for future disastersDownload the Press Release (English, Pdf, 0.4mb)PRESS RELEASE