The Response and Recovery Operations Directorate General in the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating all activities related to emergency response and post-disaster recovery. This department plays a critical role in helping the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management achieve its mission of safeguarding the population and ensuring resilience to disasters. It operates by coordinating the country’s immediate response to emergencies and facilitating long-term recovery efforts, thereby reducing the impact of disasters on affected communities.

1. Key Responsibilities:

• Gathers and analyzes disaster-related data.
• Manages early warning systems to provide timely alerts, enabling proactive responses.
• Ensures that all emergency response activities are well-coordinated among various partners, including government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and communities.
• Enhances rapid and organized intervention during disasters.
• Oversees the logistics of emergency relief, ensuring essential supplies are strategically positioned and rapidly delivered to affected areas.
• Supports disaster-affected populations with psychosocial services and socioeconomic recovery programs, helping individuals and communities rebuild their lives post- disaster.
• Promotes long-term recovery efforts by focusing on building disaster-resilient infrastructure, ensuring that recovery efforts lead to sustainable and stronger communities.
• Centralizes through National Emergency Command Center, the coordination of disaster responses by bringing together all partners through the emergency cluster system, facilitating unified and effective responses to major disasters.

 2. Contribution to the MINEMA's Mission:

By managing both immediate disaster response and long-term recovery, the Response and Recovery Operations Directorate General ensures that the Ministry is able to:

• React swiftly to emergencies, minimizing casualties and damage.
• Support the recovery of affected populations, promoting psychological well-being and economic stability.
• Strengthen national resilience by improving infrastructure and preparedness, reducing the risks and impacts of future disasters.

This Directorate General is a cornerstone of the Ministry's overall mission to protect the country from the effects of disasters and ensure recovery efforts are comprehensive and sustainable.