An evaluation of the capacities and methodology to prepare for and respond to slow onset disasters in Africa

The objectives of this evaluation are:

• To assess the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) approach, capacities and methodologies (including the uses and appropriateness of the DRM Global Tools and Systems) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and selected National Societies (NSs) in Africa, in close collaboration with other external partners to address various aspects of Slow Onset Scenarios (SoS).
• To evaluate their capacity to monitor, predict and provide indicators from early warning system information in order to prepare for and respond to slow onset disasters.
• To assess their ability to take into account Partner National Societies (PNS) and back-donor opportunities and challenges to providing bilateral or multilateral support to such disasters.

The findings from the review are expected to form recommendations to improve the capacities of the IFRC and African National Societies to manage and mobilize resources for responding to slow onset disasters. With this strengthened capacity, it is expected that there will be opportunity to reduce loss of life, property and suffering during times of disaster.