Dar joins global talks to fortify disaster risk reduction
SWITZERLAND: TANZANIA is participating in the Eighth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland focusing on strengthening the implementation of disaster risk reduction strategies across the world. The platform began on Monday and is expected to run to Friday this week.
The Tanzanian delegation is led by the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Policy, Parliament and Coordination Dr Jim Yonazi.
Dr Yonazi’s visit to Switzerland is part of an official mission to attend the highlevel global forum, which aims to assess and strengthen the implementation of disaster risk reduction strategies globally.
He is accompanied by senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, including Director of Disaster Management, Brigadier General Hosea Ndagala; Director of Administration and Human Resource Management, Ms Stella Mwaiswaga; Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Charles Msangi; and Assistant Director of Disaster Management (Research Section), Mr Vonyvaco Luvanda.
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During their meeting, Dr Yonazi explained the strategic importance of Tanzania’s participation in the forum.
“This platform provides immense value and benefits for our country, especially in enhancing disaster risk governance and preparedness. Our presence here is a testament to our commitment to global disaster resilience efforts.” Dr Yonazi explained that the forum focuses on reviewing progress, sharing experiences and reinforcing international cooperation under the voluntary agreements adopted by UN member states for disaster risk reduction.
He also commended the Embassy for its continued diplomatic engagement and emphasised the need to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with Switzerland, particularly in exploring technological and commercial opportunities that align with Tanzania’s development goals.
“Tanzania has every reason to maintain consistent involvement in such international platforms. They not only enable us to exchange knowledge but also to access and leverage opportunities that contribute to national development,” he said.
The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is convened by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and serves as the primary international forum to monitor and accelerate progress on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030.
