Multi-Sector Assessment of Typhoon Yagi Recovery

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Today (10 December), the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam, Ms. Pauline Tamesis, and the Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development , Mr. Nguyen Hoang Hiep, in their capacity as Co-Chairs of the Disaster Risk Reduction Partnership (DRRP), chaired the Partnership’s Year-End Review Meeting. The meeting was attended by representatives from ministries, partners and stakeholders. The meeting reviewed the results achieved in joint efforts to reduce and recover from natural disasters, including the response and relief efforts following Typhoon Yagi, the largest and most devastating typhoon in decades.

Typhoon Yagi affected more than 3.6 million people in 26 provinces of Vietnam, causing widespread damage and suffering. In this context, the Joint Response Plan was developed as a comprehensive framework for response, emergency relief and recovery after the disaster. The plan aims to provide US$68.9 million in assistance to affected communities. However, to date, only 12% of the total value of the Plan has been deployed, highlighting the urgent need for continued support.

In his opening speech, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep emphasized: “We have faced those difficulties with determination, courage and kindness. Recently, when storm No. 3 had not yet dissipated and flood waters had not yet receded, our Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development received many inquiries, sharing, along with commitments of support and prompt participation from the international community from embassies, foreign government agencies, international organizations, international non-governmental organizations, many of which are present here today.”

Milestone: Launching the Multi-Sectoral Assessment for Typhoon Yagi Recovery

The highlight of today’s conference is the presentation of the results of the Typhoon Yagi Multi-Sectoral Recovery Assessment (VMSA). This assessment is the result of a collaboration between ministries and agencies of the United Nations, the EU, JICA, ADB, HAI, SCV, CRS as well as other development partners. The UN Resident Coordinator oversees the participation of UN agencies, and UNDP provides technical support for this activity.

The Multi-Sectoral Disaster Recovery Assessment Report provides detailed and important information-based assessments to guide sustainable disaster recovery planning and resource mobilization. The Assessment was conducted in 14 provinces representing coastal, midland and mountainous areas, including Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Lai Chau, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Phu Tho. The Assessment Report analyzed the damage, losses and recovery needs of 15 key sectors, including education, health, nutrition, culture and tourism, agriculture, industry and trade, water supply and sanitation, housing and community infrastructure, disaster prevention works, electricity, transport, telecommunications, livelihoods, employment, social protection, environment, disaster prevention and climate change adaptation, and governance, along with assessments of the impacts on the macro economy and on the population. The most affected sectors were housing and community infrastructure, agriculture, industry and trade, culture and tourism, and transport.

The Typhoon Yagi Multi-Sectoral Assessment is critical to catalyzing recovery efforts, even though Typhoon Yagi struck more than three months ago. It provides a comprehensive picture of damage, losses, and recovery needs across key sectors. It also serves as an important forum for coordinating support activities based on comprehensive information. The findings of the Assessment not only help guide early recovery planning, but also provide the data needed to “build back better,” ensuring that the infrastructure and livelihoods of rebuilt communities are more resilient. The Assessment emphasizes the importance of translating lessons learned into practical strategies to enhance Vietnam’s resilience to future climate-related disasters.

Mr. Julien Guerrier, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam, highlighted the humanitarian development relationship that contributed to the formation of the Multi-Sectoral Assessment: “Typhoon Yagi has shown us that natural disasters are increasing in both intensity and frequency. Under the leadership and coordination of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Multi-Sectoral Assessment has helped create a necessary bridge between our collective and humanitarian efforts, focusing on recovery, reconstruction and effective prevention efforts of vulnerable and affected communities. We can succeed if we act together.”

As co-chair of the DRRP, UN Resident Coordinator Pauline Tamesis highlighted the importance of collective action: “Typhoon Yagi tested our resilience, but it also showed the power of our partnerships. The Joint Response Plan and the Multi-Sectoral Assessment of Viet Nam have demonstrated what we can achieve when we work together. Now, we must translate the plan into action, ensuring that recovery efforts are not just about aid but about ushering in a more sustainable and resilient future.”

The conference concluded with a call for all stakeholders to take action to enhance preparedness and resilience, emphasizing the urgent need to increase funding to ensure that Vietnam is better equipped to respond to future climate-related disasters./.

Source: https://dangcongsan.vn/thoi-su/danh-gia-da-nganh-phuc-hoi-sau-bao-yagi-686128.html