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Appropriate Natural Disaster Management Policy in Guarantee Accuracy of Target Post Disaster Assistance
Appropriate Natural Disaster Management Policy in Guarantee Accuracy of Target Post Disaster Assistance

Author(s): BOEDININGSIH Widyawati, Afdol Afdol, Woro WINANDI, Suwardi Suwardi
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Association of Scientists and Intellectuals of Kosovo
Keywords: Policy: Disaster Relief: On Target

Summary/Abstract: Indonesia is a region that disaster-affected which often arise, it is because of Indonesia is an equatorial boundary is the line where a slab of earth impact of catastrophes. Against such conditions it is with the frequent disasters continue to occur so it is necessary prepared in disaster response. So far it has provided device regulatory disaster management, namely Law No. 24 of 2007 which provides a framework for disaster management, including pre-disaster, emergency response and post-disaster. Indonesia is a country that is very rich, dazzling beauty of the panorama, so many interesting foreign tourists to come and see the beauty. In addition, Indonesia is a country that often mengalmi natural disasters, ranging from floods, volcanoes to the tsunami, Indonesia is a disaster-prone geographical location. Disasters can be caused by natural factors and due to the irresponsible behavior of the use and management of natural resources (SDA) and the environment. Although the law has outlined a comprehensive disaster management provisions, so far the response is still focused on emergency response issues. Further action such as mitigation, rehabilitation and reconstruction seems not be the main priority of disaster management activities. Another problem that is still experiencing problems is coordination, speed of relief, aid accuracy and evenness of distribution logistics. Institutional: On the mandate of Law 24/2007 also institutional been formed National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) at the regional level throughout and Indonesia. BNPB also formed a technical executing unit area (UPTD) 12 units. BNPB Institution supported by trained human resources (HR) who are ready to be deployed to the hardest terrain even though this certainly must be supported by adequate and measurable funding in the APBN (state budget) and APBD (regional budget). Institutional Strengthening: Grand designs required in order to strengthen institutional capacity and disaster management standard that is fast, responsive, and professional in accordance with international standards.

  • Issue Year: 3/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 79-87
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English