2011-07 Expert Group Meeting at IFRC Geneva

31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
28th November- 1st December 2011

“Addressing regulatory barriers to meeting the emergency
and transitional shelter needs of people affected by disasters”

Expert Group Meeting July 20th 2011 at IFRC Geneva

Purpose: To inform the drafting of the formal report on this issue to the International Conference, and to provide recommendations on required action by States, appropriate institutions and others.

Agenda:

8.30-9.00 Arrival & tea/coffee

9.00-9.15 Welcome: Introductions & agenda review
Graham Saunders (IFRC) and meeting co-facilitators – Rhodri Williams & Geoffrey Payne

9.15-9.45 Presentation: Background to the International Conference and the theme of legislative advocacy including International Disaster Response Laws, Rules and Principles (IDRL) and promoting disaster risk reduction legislation
David Fisher (IFRC)

9.45-10.30 Presentation and discussion: Key findings from case study analysis and key informant interviews on regulatory barriers to meeting emergency and transitional shelter needs
Graham Saunders (IFRC)

10.30-11.00 Tea/coffee break

11.00-12.30 Working session – regulatory barriers: Break out groups to explore -

• Issues related to shelter (type of construction, materials, standards, habitability, cultural appropriateness, etc.)
• Issues related to land, planning, service provision and approval procedures
• Issues related to information, consultation, and planning durable solutions
• Issues related to displacement, compensation and use of former assets

12.30-14.00 Lunch

14.00-15.15 Working session – emerging best practices in addressing regulatory barriers: Break out groups to explore -

• Issues related to shelter (type of construction, materials, standards, habitability, cultural appropriateness, etc.)
• Issues related to land, planning, service provision and approval procedures
• Issues related to information, consultation, and planning durable solutions
• Issues related to displacement, compensation and use of former assets

15.15-15.45 Tea/coffee break

15.45-17.00 Working session – recommendations on key issues and required actions

17.00 Close