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17.4.1 Generating Buy in for EWS
To scale up the EWS in the multi-hazard zones, it is fairly important to have a
favourable environment which includes having a clear buy in with the government
systems at various levels, non-government organizations and communities at the
frontlines. This could be done with piloting such approaches and documenting the
evidence of the benefits of the approach for at-risk communities. The evidence generated needs to be effectively communicated to the government and other actors for
taking this forward and making it a priority action for minimizing the loss of lives
and livelihoods.
17.4.2 Accelerating Regional Information Sharing
One of the major bottlenecks in streamlining and implementing such systems is
related to lack of effective regional information sharing mechanism between respective governments. India and Nepal have a Joint Committee on Water Resources
(JCWR) and the last meeting of the committee took place in January 2013. This is
a good mechanism for streamlining regional cooperation. However, the frequency
of the exchanges needs to be enhanced and the discussion needs to take specific
hazards and vulnerabilities that the region faces due to the floods. Similarly, civil
society initiatives on both sides need to be explored involving people from all walks
of life. Christian Aid and its partner are trying to create such a mechanism between
the civil society groups of both the countries.
17.4.3 Participation, Social Cohesion and Active Involvement
Participation and active involvement of the at-risk communities is the backbone of the
high user interface ICT systems. Another important aspect is related to co-creating
with potential participants who would help innovate and troubleshoot bottlenecks on
a regular basis. This could also lead to development of multiple co-creation teams
having insights on specific physical, social and economic context.
17.4.4 Capacity Building as Ongoing Activity
Actions need to be substantiated with continual capacity building inputs. Often, it
is seen that capacity building is seen as one-time activity. The content should be
based on the local knowledge base in line with the technical infrastructure. Efforts
should be focused on simplifying the use of technical aspects of the system which
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17.4.1 Generating Buy in for EWS
To scale up the EWS in the multi-hazard zones, it is fairly important to have a
favourable environment which includes having a clear buy in with the government
systems at various levels, non-government organizations and communities at the
frontlines. This could be done with piloting such approaches and documenting the
evidence of the benefits of the approach for at-risk communities. The evidence generated needs to be effectively communicated to the government and other actors for
taking this forward and making it a priority action for minimizing the loss of lives
and livelihoods.
17.4.2 Accelerating Regional Information Sharing
One of the major bottlenecks in streamlining and implementing such systems is
related to lack of effective regional information sharing mechanism between respective governments. India and Nepal have a Joint Committee on Water Resources
(JCWR) and the last meeting of the committee took place in January 2013. This is
a good mechanism for streamlining regional cooperation. However, the frequency
of the exchanges needs to be enhanced and the discussion needs to take specific
hazards and vulnerabilities that the region faces due to the floods. Similarly, civil
society initiatives on both sides need to be explored involving people from all walks
of life. Christian Aid and its partner are trying to create such a mechanism between
the civil society groups of both the countries.
17.4.3 Participation, Social Cohesion and Active Involvement
Participation and active involvement of the at-risk communities is the backbone of the
high user interface ICT systems. Another important aspect is related to co-creating
with potential participants who would help innovate and troubleshoot bottlenecks on
a regular basis. This could also lead to development of multiple co-creation teams
having insights on specific physical, social and economic context.
17.4.4 Capacity Building as Ongoing Activity
Actions need to be substantiated with continual capacity building inputs. Often, it
is seen that capacity building is seen as one-time activity. The content should be
based on the local knowledge base in line with the technical infrastructure. Efforts
should be focused on simplifying the use of technical aspects of the system which