Africa-Press – Ethiopia. The Disaster Risk Management Commission (DRMC) stated that it is undergoing a significant overhaul to strengthen its ability to manage and respond to the uncertain humanitarian needs.
The commission has started pre-deployment training for management and staff of the commission at the African Leadership Excellence Academy today.
Disaster Risk Management Commissioner Shiferaw Teklemariam on the occasion said the commission is implementing reforms, including revised policy, new human resources structure, preparedness in terms of resources and technology to manage and respond to the uncertain humanitarian needs.
The Council of Ministers has approved the revised Disaster Risk Management Policy in February which was in use for about 20 years.
The reform activities following the implementation of the revised policy, will equip the commission with more qualified and agile workforce prepared to handle emergencies, he stated.
According to him, the commission should also be equipped with the necessary human and material resources as well as technology to strengthen its ability to manage and respond to the uncertain humanitarian needs in the country.
Therefore, the commission is undergoing an internal reorganization to streamline operations and optimize its effectiveness in tackling humanitarian crises.
The reform activities are crucial at a time when aid is dwindling while the need is huge, he noted, adding that the government shouldered most portion of the humanitarian burden to save likelihoods, compromising other development activities.
However, with dwindling support from international stakeholders, it is crucial for the commission to become more self-sufficient and adept at managing these complex situations, he stressed.
The revamped commission will be better equipped to anticipate, prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters, ultimately safeguarding the well-being of Ethiopian citizens during times of crisis.
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