Mission and Goal

The mission of the IRP is to identify gaps and constraints currently experienced in the context of disaster recovery and to serve as a catalyst for the development of tools, resources and capacity for resilient recovery. IRP strives to be an international source of knowledge on good recovery practice.

• to ensure that risk reduction approaches are systematically incorporated into the design of emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes – in accordance with strategic goal (c) of the Hyogo Framework for Action;
• to promote “Build Back Better“ approaches and supporting the development of enhanced recovery capacity at a regional, national and sub-national level with a particular focus on high-risk low-capacity countries, the IRP works for the achievement of measurable and visibly positive impact of recovery processes in disaster-affected communities;
• by closely linking its work with the goals of the HFA, to promote a shared vision amongst IRP Partner Organizations and members of the larger IRP Community of Practice, and a common strategic approach for recovery and risk reduction interventions;
• to serve as an international repositiory of knowledge and a clearing-house for the development of recovery and risk reduction resource.