UNCLASSIFIED Ghana and North Dakota Building Partnership Opportunities

UNCLASSIFIED Ghana and North Dakota Building Partnership Opportunities Across Borders 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED State Partnership Program (SPP) Objective: Link National Guard states the purpose of fostering mutual SPP and territories with partner countries for interests and establishing habitual longterm relationships across all levels of society 07 May 2009 2 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED State Partnership Program History v Evolved from European Command “Joint Contact Team” Program - 1992 § Began in Eastern Europe (former Warsaw Pact countries) SPP § Characterized by bilateral reciprocal relationships (states and partner countries) § Expanded to all Geographic Combatant Commands § Focus on: v v v 07 May 2009 Improve military interoperability Demonstrate military subordination & support to civil authority Assist in development of democratic institutions & open market economies 3 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Traditional SPP Capabilities v State partner opens doors to full depth & breadth of US capabilities § Personal and enduring relationships § Interagency coordination & cooperation § First response, disaster preparedness & mitigation SPP § Military-political-economic-social realms § Homeland security & defense § Education 07 May 2009 4 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Global Relationships State Partnership Countries Bilateral Relationships USEUCOM 21 SPP Countries 2 Bilateral Countries SPP USCENTCOM USAFRICOM 7 SPP Countries 6 Countries USPACOM 4 Countries USSOUTHCOM 20 Countries 07 May 2009 5 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED ND Partnership History v Partnership formed with Ghana in 2004 § Originally based on Ghana’s ECOWAS Standby Force pledges Engineer, Medical, and Aviation SPP v § 2006 Established Bilateral Affairs Officer in in Accra § 2006 Began disaster management workshops v Introduced Incident Command System v Conducted at national and regional levels v Brought together stakeholders at all levels § 2009 Began discussions with NADMO on establishing a disaster management degree program 07 May 2009 7 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Ghana’s Location in Africa NADMO 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Ghana’s Regions NADMO 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Ghana at a Glance Geography --Comparable in size to the state of Oregon (slightly larger than North Dakota). --Mostly low plains with dissected plateau in the south-central area. --The manmade Lake Volta is the largest manmade resovour in the world. The lake generates electricity, provides inland transportation, and fresh fish. Economy --Primary exports: Gold, timber, cocoa, and soon crude oil and natural gas. --Primary imports: Food and beverages, capital goods, fuels. --Main trading partners: Netherlands, Nigeria, UK, China, France, US. NADMO Climate --Rainy season in the south is May-June and August – October, in the north they tend to merge. -- A dry, northeasterly wind, the Harmattan, begins circulating in December and continues into early March. -- Tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north. --Average temperature is 90 degrees during the day and 80 degrees at night. People --Population: 24 million --Life expectancy: 58 years --Religions: Christian 63% (Roman Catholic is the largest denomination), Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 21% --Languages: English (official), African Languages Akan (Ga, Twi. Fante), Ewe Government/Politics --Constitutional democracy. --President John Atta Mills since January 7 th 2009 from the National Democratic Congress (NDC). --Strong supporter of the U. S. 07 May 2009 10 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Act 517 (1996) v The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) was established by Act 517 in 1996. 07 May 2009 NADMO v Charged with the responsibility to manage disasters and other emergencies in Ghana. UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED NADMO Wire Diagram NATIONAL DISASTER MGT COMMITTEE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMS NATURAL HUMAN INDUCED 07 May 2009 GEOLOGICAL DISEASE EPIDEMIC FIRES/LIGHTNING HYDRO METEOROLOGICAL PESTS/INSECTS INFESTATION MAN-MADE RELIEF/RECONSTRUCTION RADIOLOGICAL NADMO TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMS UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Technical Advisory Committees v Geological Disaster Sub-committee § Earthquakes, Earth Tremors, Tsunamis, Gas Emissions, Expansive Soils, Landslides § Army Worm, Larger Grain Borer, Anthrax, Black Fly, African Swine Fever, Bird Flu v Hydrometeorological Disaster Sub-committee NADMO v Pest &Insect Infestation Disaster Sub-committee § Floods, Wind/Rain Storms, Drought, Land Coastal Erosions v Fires and Lightning Sub-committee § Bushfires, (forest, savannah, shrub), Industrial Fires, Domestic Fires, Commercial or Market fires 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Technical Advisory Committees v Disease Epidemics Disaster Sub-committee v Man-made Disaster Sub-committee § Transport Accidents, Oil spillage, Conflicts/Social Strife v Nuclear & Radiological Sub-committee NADMO § Cerebro Spinal Meningitis, Cholera, Yellow Fever, HIV/AIDS, Swine Flu § Radioactive Substances v Relief & Reconstruction Sub-committee § Search and rescue, Food, Clothing, Shelter, Medicare, reconstruction and resettlement 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Objectives 07 May 2009 NADMO v Put in place mechanisms for disaster prevention to reduce disaster occurrences or mitigate their impacts. v Develop and activate contingency plans to ensure effective first line response efforts during emergencies to mitigate effects on society. v Provide requisite and adequate human and nonhuman resources for response, rehabilitation, equipment and relief materials to handle all aspects and types of disasters. v Provide a safer environment in which human, investment and other economic resources and natural ones are protected for use to ensure accelerated national development. UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Functions v Prepare National, Regional and District Disaster Management Plans to prevent disasters or to reduce the impact of disasters in the country. v Undertake educational programmes to provide public awareness and early warning systems. 07 May 2009 NADMO v Establish training facilities for NADMO Staff and stakeholders. UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Functions v Provide equipment and warehousing of relief items for emergencies. v Stockpile items for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction. NADMO v Organize, train and equip Disaster Volunteer Groups (DVGs) to enhance their skills in disaster management and income generation v Co-ordinate local and international support for disaster management in the country. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED NADMO’s Partnership with GIMPA v Coordinating Responsibility v Efficient Disaster Management § For effective disaster management in the country, there is the need for regular training of NADMO staff and stakeholders. NADMO § NADMO is charged with managing disasters and other emergencies in the country can only achieve this by coordinating the resources of both public and private institutions. v GIMPA’s Professionally Oriented Training § Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) is a public institution that focuses its training on public officials. Its training arrangements meet the requirements of NADMO and stakeholders. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Benefits of this Partnership 07 May 2009 NADMO v We foresee that this partnership with GIMPA and North Dakota to develop a curriculum on disaster management will help realize the resiliency Ghana so desires. v NADMO stands committed to its core functions as enumerated above and also resolves to ensure that disaster management becomes everybody's business. UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Institutional History v The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA): 07 May 2009 GIMPA § Established in 1961. § As a corporate body with academic, financial and administrative autonomy. § Currently it is the leading management development institution in Ghana serving as a world class Centre of Excellence for training in Leadership, Business Management and Public Administration. § Also provides a forum for the discussion and resolution of important contemporary national and international issues. UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Mission and Purpose 07 May 2009 GIMPA's mission is to maintain a Centre of Excellence for training in public and business administration, by continuously enhancing the capability of middle and top level executives in public and private sectors, as well as Non. Governmental Organizations (NGOs) both in Ghana and internationally to manage their institutions and enterprises efficiently and effectively. UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Institutional Objectives and Functions v Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Act 676 (2004), set up the Institute in its present form and the following objectives: § Promote education, training and services in the fields of leadership, business management and administration. GIMPA § Train public servants of Ghana and to provide education, training and services in the fields of leadership, management and public administration for the public sector, private sector and non-governmental organizations. v Provide professional, unbiased and dedicated advisory support services to various areas of Government to enhance their capacity for sustainable development. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Institutional Objectives and Functions GIMPA v Promote the development of managerial skills for the persons employed in the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations and creates awareness of the need for education, training and the provision of services in the fields of leadership management and administration as a necessary requirement for maintaining the vitality of organizations in the development of the economy. v Promote the use of information technology as GIMPA essential tool to increase competitive advantage, and enhance output for national development. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Institutional Objectives and Functions v Promotes understanding and co-operation between public and private sector institutions in respect of public administration and management obligations. GIMPA v Assists Ghanaian enterprises through cost effective education, training and provision of services, research and consultancy to achieve efficient management, increase productivity and effective cost control. v Offers courses leading to the award of certificates, diplomas and degree in the institute's area of competence subject to such conditions as the authorities responsible for tertiary education in the country shall direct. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Constituent Divisions v GIMPA offers many programs and activities such as training, research, workshops and seminars, library services and publications. § Office of Rector and the administrative support services GIMPA v GIMPA has developed new products and services to meet new challenges and expectations. The main operational divisions of the Institute include: § GIMPA Business School § School of Governance, Leadership and Public Management § School of Technology § GIMPA Public Services School § GIMPA Consultancy Services 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Institutional Linkages v GIMPA is an associate member of the following associations. § African Association of Business Schools- It collaborates with local and international institutions such as North Carolina Central the University, USA, The Netherlands Institute of Social Studies (ISS), The Hague, and the Multimedia University of Malaysia GIMPA § Association of African Universities (AAU). § African Virtual University (AVU) § African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM). 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Distance Learning Centre v The Long Distance Learning Centre (DLC) is equipped with two-multimedia computer laboratories and an interactive video classroom. GIMPA v GIMPA is the site of one of the World Bank's 70 Distance Learning Centers worldwide and the first Sub-regional Management Development Institution to provide the service. v Through these programs, GIMPA exposes privileged participants to the most up-to- date knowledge in their selected fields of study by linking them to renowned experts in highly rated institutions around the world. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Center For Disaster Management Studies v Founding partners are: GIMPA v This is a tripartite collaborative initiative to establish CDMS at GIMPA. However, support and funding from organizations, colleges and universities which have already established disaster/emergency management programs are very much welcome. § GIMPA § NADMO § North Dakota State University 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED CDMS - Rationale v These increasing natural and man-made calamities imposing threats, sufferings and loss of lives to humanity and negative social, economic, and environmental consequences are critical elements to the achievement of sustainable developments. 07 May 2009 GIMPA v At present, there is no higher educational institute in Ghana that has a program geared to the study of disasters. This absence is unfortunate because disasters have over the years been a major global concern in which Ghana is no exception. UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED CDMS - Rationale v In light of this, a center will help the development of new courses that will provide needed disaster management and mitigation. GIMPA v Many developmental problems facing Africa are caused by the region’s disaster history. To reduce disasters and thus reduce the associated economic and social burden, it is imperative that governments focus on disaster management. v In establishing his agenda for the next academic year, Rector Agyeman Badu reaffirmed the College’s commitment to diversify course offerings by providing short and long term courses on topics of strategic importance to African governments. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED CDMS - Rationale v The need for a Center devoted exclusively to the study of disaster management is compelling for several other reasons. GIMPA § Many policy makers and stakeholders lack knowledge of the nature, context and handling of disasters. What they know is based on media sound bites. Thus they tend to see disaster in terms of post-disaster activities characterized by the distribution of relief items rather than prevention. § Many problems facing African nations have implications for their socioeconomic development and stability have to do with disasters. § Whether natural or man-made, many disasters are preventable. Thus, it is necessary for the development of plans and initiatives that could draw attention to disasters both at the national and local levels. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED CDMS - Rationale v With the discovery of oil, there is a need to prepare for disasters that can arise from its exploitation. GIMPA § The successful operations of the oil industry in terms of exploration, production and exports depend heavily on an environment devoid of disasters Such an Institute could provide courses that deal in this area. v There is no major University in ECOWAS which offers a focused disaster management program. v Proffered courses are targeted to meet specific needs and challenges facing African nations since disasters are likely to impede sustainable growth. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Potential Collaborators v Initially a faculty exchange will be established with North Dakota State University and the State National Guard. GIMPA v Another affiliation is likely to be established with the Kofi Annan Center for Peace Keeping in Ghana. Such an affiliation could provide our students with work on Conflict Resolution and Management. v In addition, we are at this Conference to seek further assistance and support from colleges, universities and organizations which already have such programs in place. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Initial Course Offering v Emergency Management Manager: An Position Orientation v Principles of Emergency Management v Emergency Planning GIMPA v Introduction to Incident Command System v Developing and managing Volunteers 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Initial Course Offering v Disaster basics v Introduction to Hazard Mitigation GIMPA v Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams v Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Target Population v NADMO Staff and Leaders v Regional and District Government Workers GIMPA v National Fire Service v Ghana Police Service v National Ambulance Service v Disaster/Emergency Workers from the West African Sub-Region v ECOWAS Emergency Experts Response Team 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Management and Administrative Structure v Dr. Osei-Akom has extensive experience and working knowledge about disasters and their management in Africa. He is member of the Technical Committee of Experts on Development of the ECOWAS Emergency Response Team (EERT) and has attended several workshops and training in the management and handling of disasters and emergencies. 07 May 2009 GIMPA v Dr. Kwaku Osei-Akom, former Deputy National Coordinator of NADMO, and an adjunct Lecturer at GIMPA will coordinate the course development, faculty exchange, faculty workshops and research, and other activities outlined in this proposal. UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Management and Administrative Structure v The Management and Administrative system for the CDMS within GIMPA is to ensure that the center: § Attains a level of organizational autonomy that will enable it implement Disaster/Emergency Management program efficiently and effectively. 07 May 2009 GIMPA § Is fully integrated into the governance structure of the Institute in accordance with the relevant provisions in the statutes. UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Management and Administrative Structure § Advisory Board § Management Committee § Director GIMPA v This proposition is commensurate with the operations of similar GIMPA entities. The center will have a Management and Administrative structure as follows: § Coordinator § Heads (Course Development and Production Unit, Course Delivery and Students’ Unit) § Administrative Secretary 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Sustainability § Some seed money for the establishment of the Center. GIMPA v GIMPA has shown a strong commitment to the development of the Center. This is demonstrated by the Rector’s of institutional funds through the various academic departments and units at GIMPA. Specifically, the Institute will provide the following: § Accommodation and logistical support for the Program. § Funds for publicity and to attract participants to the Program. 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Sustainability SPP NADMO Questions and Comments GIMPA 07 May 2009 UNCLASSIFIED