National Disasters Management Institute
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The National Disasters Management Institute is the disaster relief agency of Mozambique
.
by Government decree no. 37
and operates under the Ministry of State Administration (MAE).
Prior to its creation, disaster management in Mozambique was under the purview of the Department for the Prevention and Combat of Natural Disasters , a subunit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation that mainly served as a "distributing agency for external aid".
In contrast to its predecessor, the INGC was geared more toward coordination of disaster management efforts than delivery of foreign aid.
As of March 10, 2008, Joao Ribeiro was the director of the INGC.
He was formerly the institute's deputy director
and replaced Paulo Zucula
, who was "widely praised" for his leadership of the INGC, when Zucula was appointed Minister of Transport and Communication.
undertaking preparedness measures (e.g. awareness campaigns),
and coordinating disaster response (including distribution of food, tents, and other supplies).
Since June 2008 it is also responsible, through the Reconstruction Coordination Office (GACOR), for the resettlement of persons displaced
by natural disasters.
The INGC prepares for and responds to both natural disaster
s, such as drought
s,
flood
s, and tropical cyclones—the three natural hazard
s to which Mozambique is most vulnerable—and
man-made disasters, such as the 2008 South Africa riots.
The INGC coordinates disaster management efforts with and receives support from public and private institutions, non-governmental organisations, and international organisations,
including Concern Worldwide
,
the government of Germany
,
and the United Nations
.
Ad Melkert
, the Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme
, which provides assistance to the INGC through its Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery,
lauded the institute in March 2008 as "an example of effective management of natural disasters".
It received "unanimous" praise from international organisations for its response to the 2007 Mozambican flood
.
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique , is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest...
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History
The INGC was formed in 1999by Government decree no. 37
and operates under the Ministry of State Administration (MAE).
Prior to its creation, disaster management in Mozambique was under the purview of the Department for the Prevention and Combat of Natural Disasters , a subunit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation that mainly served as a "distributing agency for external aid".
In contrast to its predecessor, the INGC was geared more toward coordination of disaster management efforts than delivery of foreign aid.
As of March 10, 2008, Joao Ribeiro was the director of the INGC.
He was formerly the institute's deputy director
and replaced Paulo Zucula
Paulo Zucula
Paulo Zucula is a Mozambican politician and Mozambique's Minister of Transportation and Communication since March 2008.-Early life:...
, who was "widely praised" for his leadership of the INGC, when Zucula was appointed Minister of Transport and Communication.
Activities
The INGC is responsible for conducting mitigation efforts (such as collection and analysis of data),undertaking preparedness measures (e.g. awareness campaigns),
and coordinating disaster response (including distribution of food, tents, and other supplies).
Since June 2008 it is also responsible, through the Reconstruction Coordination Office (GACOR), for the resettlement of persons displaced
Displaced person
A displaced person is a person who has been forced to leave his or her native place, a phenomenon known as forced migration.- Origin of term :...
by natural disasters.
The INGC prepares for and responds to both natural disaster
Natural disaster
A natural disaster is the effect of a natural hazard . It leads to financial, environmental or human losses...
s, such as drought
Drought
A drought is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply. Generally, this occurs when a region receives consistently below average precipitation. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region...
s,
flood
Flood
A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land. The EU Floods directive defines a flood as a temporary covering by water of land not normally covered by water...
s, and tropical cyclones—the three natural hazard
Natural hazard
A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event that will have a negative effect on people or the environment. Many natural hazards are interrelated, e.g. earthquakes can cause tsunamis and drought can lead directly to famine. It is possible that some natural hazards are...
s to which Mozambique is most vulnerable—and
man-made disasters, such as the 2008 South Africa riots.
The INGC coordinates disaster management efforts with and receives support from public and private institutions, non-governmental organisations, and international organisations,
including Concern Worldwide
Concern Worldwide
Concern Worldwide is Ireland's largest aid and humanitarian agency. Since its foundation over 40 years ago it has worked in 50 countries and currently employs 3,200 staff in 25 countries around the world. Concern works to help those living in the world's poorest countries to achieve real and...
,
the government of Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
,
and the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
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Ad Melkert
Ad Melkert
Adrianus Petrus Wilhelmus "Ad" Melkert is a Dutch politician of the Labour Party . He served as chair of the parliamentary party and Minister of Social Affairs and Employment for the social-democratic PvdA. He led the PvdA to a historic low in the contentious 2002 general elections, which were won...
, the Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP operates in 177 countries, working with nations on their own solutions to...
, which provides assistance to the INGC through its Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery,
lauded the institute in March 2008 as "an example of effective management of natural disasters".
It received "unanimous" praise from international organisations for its response to the 2007 Mozambican flood
2007 Mozambican flood
The 2007 Mozambican flood began in late December 2006 when the Cahora Bassa Dam overflowed from heavy rains on Southern Africa. It worsened in February 2007 when the Zambezi River broke its banks, flooding the surrounding areas in Mozambique...
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