Post Flood Solutions Assessment

The Federal Government of Somalia established a joint task force comprising technical experts form six-line ministries, the National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI) and the Office of the Prime Minister under the National Durable Solutions Secretariat in early March 2020. The team was assigned to conduct Post-flood Impact and Needs Assessment after October 2019
flooding in Beledweyne district, Hiiraan region of the Hirshabelle State of Somalia. The main purpose of the post-disaster assessment is to address the flood impact, recovery, vulnerability
and device sustainable solutions for the cyclic floods in Beledweyne. The assessment was designed to identify root causes of flood displacements and provide early and long-term sustainable solutions that includes devising river water management, sustainable environment and economic development recommendations. It is for this reason that the assignment was undertaken between March 14 and 19 and reported on April 2020. 

The joint mission attains its objectives and demonstrates the feasibility of government leadership in terms of response and planning. The assessment used the existing government systems and expertise as the basis for departmental collaboration within the government institutions and conducted a detailed study process mapping from the outset. Early planning focused on creating teamwork and understanding the assessment goal and objectives to harmonize the assessment processes and supporting the government team to conduct its work in a more structured way. The assessment was completed successfully and within the time frame set with each department submitting its report, an indication of capacity within the government institutions.