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

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Recommendations to prepare for future mega-disasters in Japan

(http://www.kisc.meiji.ac.jp/~crisishp/ja/pdf/2013/naikakuhu/pamphlet4.pdf), otherlectures deemed essential - such as those help understand the acceptance ofinternational assistance - should be added.d. Basic structure of the curriculum and training methodologies? The curriculum should be framed around the following three categories:(i) Knowledge enhancement (lectures)Acquiring basic knowledge about disaster response(ii) Skills training (lectures and exercises)Performing practical exercises in a standardized environment, aiming to acquirebasic skills related to information gathering/management and multi-actorcoordination(iii) Competency development (lectures and exercises)? Nurturing flexibility, judgment, coordination skills, decision making and its execution,leadership and other forms of competencies required to apply when operating understressful environment The training should cover the basics and practical skills in asystematic manner including : characteristics of natural disasters; domestic disasterpreparedness and response mechanisms; relevant key actors; assessments; logistics;information management (i.e. collection, aggregation, analysis and dissemination);coordination; international standards norms, and other key considerations; partnershipswith NGOs and NPOs, private sectors and other actors; differences between domesticand international response; and case studies.? The curriculum should be designed in such a way that allows the trainees to maximisetheir understanding of relevant knowledge and skills. Theoretical aspects can be taughtin a lecture format, whereas technical skills should be trained by using other mostappropriate methods, such as role-playing, skill practices, as well as modelled anddesk-top simulation exercises.? The training programmes should be categorised into basic and advanced courses so thatthe trainees’understanding can be developed systematically. Arrangements necessaryfor regular follow-up should be integrated into the training programmes aimed atmaintaining the trainees’knowledge and experience.? Training materials and exercise package should be developed by the Cabinet Office andits contracted entities. Development of internet based training tools and materialsshould also be considered.? The programme should provide an environment that allows the trainees’self-learningand upgrading their knowledge and experience, such as through on-line tools.? In addition to the Japanese trainers, external lecturers, who are active in theinternational arena, should be invited, in order to learn the latest developments at theglobal level and to incorporate the disaster response experiences in other countries intothe training programme. In addition, possibilities of joint exercises and personnelexchanges should be explored.? The training materials should be developed based on the existing international37