This paper / case study by Mayfourth D. Luneta of the Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP) Philippines and in partnership with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), is part of the UNISDR publication “Building Disaster Resilient Communities – Good Practices and Lessons Learned” which was developed by the Global Network of NGOs for Disaster Risk Reduction. The publication features good examples of risk reduction that have been tried and tested in the crucible of local experience so that it may educate and inspire further practical efforts at the community level while contributing to the overall global “movement” for disaster risk reduction.

The case study focuses on community-based disaster risk management & local governance implemented in the City of Dagupan, north of Manila in northern Philippines, by the Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP), through the PROMISE program. It has provided an opportunity for city officials to go back to the city’s (urban) village communities and train them on CBDRM. Barangay Disaster Coordinating Councils were revitalized, which helped develop village disaster risk reduction plans that have benefited the city.

The “Program for Hydro-Meteorological Mitigation for Secondary Cities in Asia” (PROMISE) seeks to mainstream community-based disaster risk management project (CBDRM) into city good governance and is implemented in several countries in Asia.

The case study can be found on page 46 of the publication.

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