SECTORAL & INSECTORAL MEETINGS

2nd Sectoral Meeting, PDMA Balochistan

Meeting Details:

Date:               September 11, 2024

Location:         BRSP Office, Quetta Balochistan.

Chairperson:   Mr. Naveed Ahmed Sheikh (Director, Planning & Coordination, PDMA 

Attendees:

 - Mr. Naveed Ahmed Sheikh (Director Planning & Coordination, PDMA)

 - Mr. Rasheed Shah  (ED, SMAAJ)

 - Mr. Hassan Nasir  (A/P, KKRF)

 - Mr. Nasir Ahmed Chana  (CEO,BSDSB)

 - Mr. Mansor Gul   (Program Manager, KKRF)

 - Mr. Sana Ullah   (CA, Danish)

 - Mr. Abdul Qahir  (Emergency Manager, BRSP)

 - Mr. Amir Khan  (MEAL Officer, TameerKhalq)

 - Mr. Nasir Shah  (Coordinator, BRSP)

 - Mr. Kaleem Ullah Khan (Assistant Director, M & E, PDMA)

 - Mr. Naqib Ullah (A.D Programmer, PDMA)

 - Mr. Mujeeb Kakar (Assistant Relief Officer, PDMA)

 - Mr. Muhammad Ayub (Coordinator , PDMA)

 - Mr. Rizwan Khan  (Program Manager, WHEEL)

 - Mr. Syed Jafar Ali  (Organizer , NHN)

 - Mr. Muhammad Shah Khan  (CEO, NSDS)

 - Mr. Abdul Bari Kurd  (Manager Program & Operation, SCAP-Balochistan)

Objective:

The main purpose of the meeting was to enhance coordination among stakeholders to improve disaster response efforts, specifically for natural hazards in Balochistan.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Coordination and Cooperation:

The need for improved collaboration across different sectors was emphasized, with the goal of enhancing timely and effective disaster management.

Discussions were held on strengthening the coordination mechanism between local organizations and 

government departments.

2. Winter Contingency Plan:

The participants reviewed and discussed preparations for the upcoming winter season, ensuring readiness through a winter contingency plan.

3. Dashboard Development:

An update was provided on the development of a disaster management dashboard, which had been 

proposed by BRSP in a previous meeting.

A Monitoring and Evaluation Officer from BRSP gave a detailed presentation on the creation of the 

dashboard.  

Two officials from PDMA were nominated to assist with and oversee the dashboard development.

4. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):

PDMA and BRSP agreed to sign an MOU, which would formalize their collaboration on disaster response initiatives. This Joint Venture aims to provide relief to the people of Balochistan.

Next Steps:

1. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2024, to review the progress and finalize plans.

2. There will be a continued follow-up on the progress of the dashboard development.

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This meeting was crucial for aligning efforts across sectors to improve disaster management and response 

strategies in the region.