Bhutan

Multi-Sector Pandemic Preparedness

Multi-Sector Pandemic Preparedness

In order to enhance disaster preparedness and response capacities within Bhutan, UNDP is supporting the Royal Government of Bhutan to develop multisector pandemic preparedness planning. The capacity of 11 key sectors will be developed through trainings, simulation exercises and formulation of business continuity plans.

The expected outcomes of this project are:

• Strengthened Taskforce and Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee as the coordination mechanism for multi-sector pandemic preparedness planning
• Increased awareness and capacity of 11 key sectors to respond and prepare for a pandemic through formulation of Business Continuity Plans
• Sharing of lessons and experiences in multi-sector pandemic planning with other developing countries

UNDAF Outcome	5: By 2012, national capacity for environmental sustainability and disaster management strengthened.
CT Outcome	CT Output 5.2.1 Capacity of national focal agencies, relevant sectors and disaster management authorities at all levels strengthened to implement disaster management framework CT Output 5.2.2 Preparedness and response systems to reduce risks, mitigate and cope with disasters/climate change operationalized
CT Output	CT Outcome 5.2: National capacity for disaster risk management strengthened.
Project Location	Thimphu
Project Duration	July 2010 - June 2011
Budget Outlay	US$ 130,000
MDG Goal
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