ブックタイトルRecommendations to prepare for future mega-disasters in Japan

概要

Recommendations to prepare for future mega-disasters in Japan

d. Development of codes of conduct for NGOs/NPOs operations? Development of a common code of conduct, that are applicable to domestic disasterresponse operations by NGOs and NPOs and built on international humanitarianstandards, should be considered. If necessary, a separate set of common standards, thatmay go beyond the scope of the existing international standards, should also beconsidered.(2) Concrete outcomes and situations to be realized by implementing the recommendations? If a large scale and wide spread disaster affecting significantly amount of populationoccurs in Japan, it will be difficult for the Government, local authorities and designatedpublic institutions alone to provide sufficient and granular emergency relief responding tothe constantly changing needs of the affected populations. Establishing the status ofprivate and civil society actors complementing the Government response, and recognisingtheir roles as part of coordinated first responders will lead to effective assistancemaximising the NGO/NPOs’resources and strengths such as follows:? Swift access to disaster affected communities,? Agility and flexible use of financial and material resources, information and humanresources, and? Targeted assistance in terms of types and beneficiaries, that cannot be covered bythe public sector due to its existing legal, regulatory and other institutionalconstraints.? Nevertheless, the resources of NGOs and NPOs are limited. Through effectivecoordination, the division of labour between these organisations and the governmentaland designated public institutions should be made clear. This will allow efficientresponse to the humanitarian needs that cannot be met by the assistance provided bythe public sector.31