Stakeholders and Resources

Stakeholders and Resources

An innovative collaboration of complementing capitals stands inevitable in a situation where a responsible disaster management authority is absent. Identifying stakeholders in the contingent situation has been done in 4 strata of the prevailing system: National/international NGOs and multilateral and/or bilateral cooperation organizations, Community level organizations, Governmental institutions and Private sector entities. Understanding how variability of their resources can influence the decisions or execution process, their roles have been further adopted in the implementation plans.

National/International NGOs and Multilateral and/or bilateral cooperation organizations

These organizations, found at several levels of society and systems, have different virtues to add to the planning design. In reality, their heterogenous resources are cultivated depending upon the scale of disaster impact. With immense experience of emergency actions worldwide, these organizations are generally better prepared to approach the disaster situation with readily available knowledge and equipment. Apart from emergency conditions, these organizations also contribute equally to prepare the communities and help other stakeholders with whatever aid they offer. In addition, their role of advocacy regarding the awareness and need of preparedness for disaster cannot be avoided. They also take part in the mitigation and recovery processes after disaster.

Community Level organizations

The target community or the residents of Svartlamon being the most vulnerable in the specific scenario, are accepted as a key stakeholder in the process. Several indigenous organizations grew up in the course of evolution of Svartlamon with differing ideals, functions and visions – all of them possessing high interest for the development of the area. Together with the residents, they are the immediate respondents to any hazard and possesses knowledge about local resources and historical impacts of disaster in that area and are considered crucial in the process.

Governmental Institutions

This sector of stakeholders is recognized both in local as well as national domains. Binding the actions of the participants in the plan within a systematic governance structure is their principle role. Apart from framing regulations, establishing strong communication network within the stakeholders can also be performed by them. The governmental actions are defined by the regional hierarchies. Also, the involvement and the interference of the institutions is determined by the scale of disaster occurring. With help of holistic disaster response, the government can ensure penetration to the vulnerable population and micro- and macro-level actors.

Private Sector entities

With their resource bank in the form of scientific and technical expertise and financial and humanitarian aids, these systems enrich the existing capacity of the stakeholders’ network. They pose high potential to provide information and communication technologies’ knowledge, technical man-power and services and help in developing data to analyze risks pertaining to upcoming disasters and distribution of emergency goods. Their collaborations with governments and nongovernmental organizations causes integration of disaster management into business models and practices.

Table 4: LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS AND RESOURCES

Level National/international NGOs and Multilateral/bilateral cooperation organizations Stakeholders

• CARE, Oxfam, etc. • Red Cross • Meteorologisk institutt • UN agencies, IADB, AECI, USAID etc.

Community Level • Svartlamon residents' association • Svartlamon Housing Foundation • Svartlamon Cultural and Business Foundation • Trondheim Red Cross

Resources

• Relief materials • organizing health camp • involved in rescue operation • arranging temporary shelters • Developing communication facilities • financial assistance • Geographical data and study resources • Institutional and Policy frameworks • Coordination • Disaster Preparedness and Response • Community Based Knowledge (History, assets and connections) • High Interest