The project aims to undertake specific disaster reduction capability building and to strengthen disaster risk management capabilities in the cities of Metro Manila and Kathmandu. The process is designed to engage these cities to undertake a sustained process that mainstreams sound DRR practices within their basic local governance functions such as land-use allocations, urban planning, public works, social welfare, and disaster management. This approach by EMI had been proven to strengthen local human resource capabilities by improving the competencies of urban planners, disaster management professionals,and other professionals and managers.

Participatory processes are an integral part of the 3cd Program methodology developed by EMI. It is the mechanism for building sustainability and ownership among the stakeholders and their policy makers. Thus, EMI used highly interactive and field-oriented approaches, with significant partnerships and working engagements with the local stakeholders, professionals, and policy
makers. While providing guidance and technical, and managerial assistance, EMI achieves its goal by shifting ownership and responsibility for the actual decisions and implementation processes to local institutions.

Kathmandu Emergency Management

Kathmandu Risk-Sensitive Land Use Planning

Makati Risk-Sensitive Urban Redevelopment Planning

Metro Manila Training Needs Assessment