The Directorate General of Policy, Planning and Risk Reduction contributes to the mandate of the Ministry through the following responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the development of Ministry’s plans;
2. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of planned activities in all departments and programs of the Ministry;
3. Ensure timely reporting of activities carried out;
4. Ensure Ministry’s comprehensive data collection, analysis and management;
5. Ensure development and updating of national policies, laws, strategies and plans in line with Ministry’s mandate;
6. Ensure implementation and monitoring of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Policy;
7. Establish mechanisms for collaboration and partnership with different stakeholders in disaster risk reduction and management;
8. Operationalize disaster management committees;
9. Enhance community-based disaster risk reduction initiatives;
10. Promote community outreach and engagement programs;

11. Enhance public awareness raising and capacity building;

12. Enhance disaster resilience and copying mechanisms;

13. Participate in the National Planning to ensure consideration of disaster risk reduction into sector plans and budgeting processes;

14. Monitor and inspect the compliance to rules and regulations relating to disaster risk reduction across the sectors;

15. Disseminate, monitor and upscale the implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures;

16. Initiate and participate in development of projects proposals relating to Policy, Planning and Risk Reduction;

17. Ensure reporting of the Country’s achievements regarding disaster risk reduction and management in line with regional, continental and global agendas.