Caribbean Water Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils Janson ◽  
Lindsay N. Burkhard ◽  
Sara Jones
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Water Utilities ◽  
Financial Impact ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Residential Consumption ◽  
Post Disaster

The Caribbean Water Study describes the operational and financial performance of selected water utilities in the Caribbean as reported by the utilities as well as secodary sources, the situation of non-revenue water (NRW) among these utilities, the financial impact of COVID-19 on the utilites, and the issue of their resilience to natural disasters. Benchmarking of the key performance indicators for water utilities in the Caribbean shows how utilities are performing in relation to their peers across time. NRW is seen to be one of the biggest challenges for water utilities in the Caribbean and one of the most direct ways to improve a utilitys efficiency, financial performance, and quality of service. In addition, reducing NRW contributes significantly to climate change adaptation. Regarding financial impact of COVID-19, the Study found that due to the large decreases in non-residential consumption, most utilities registered a fall in revenues and in average tariffs. The Study elucidated the fact that their small size and limited resources of water utilities make it is difficult for them to recover from the devastation of a storm on their own and post-disaster response, natural disaster preparedness, investments to increase resiliency, and access to funds are of critical importance.

scholarly journals Reconstruction post disaster responsive gender in West Sumatra

2021 ◽  
Vol 331 ◽  
pp. 04009
Author(s):  
Mediana desfita ◽  
Djendrius
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
The West ◽  
Loss Of Life ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Culture Of Prevention ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Post Disaster

Indonesia is one of the very prone countries to disaster. The tsunami and earthquake disasters caused enormous damage to property and infrastructure as well as loss of life. An earthquake on September 30, 2009, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck the west coast of Sumatra, causing loss of life and damage to infrastructure. There were around 1,115 people killed, 1,214 seriously injured and 1,688 people lightly injured. A comprehensive study of natural disaster management activities or systems should be used as learning materials to form a disaster management system. Disaster preparedness by minimizing vulnerability has been identified as a better approach to dealing with disasters than post-disaster response. Creating a culture of prevention is critical to dealing with everyday hazards and the consequences of disasters. The study is using data from a natural disaster in west Sumatra, and data from people who were involved in the process of reconstruction post disasters in west Sumatra. This study aims to obtain an accurate description of the reconstruction post-disaster and relation with responsive gender activities in West Sumatra, and identify how the gender effect on reconstruction post-disaster in the West Sumatra region.

Performance indicators for wastewater services - towards a manual of best practice

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 365-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Matos ◽  
A. Cardoso ◽  
P. Duarte ◽  
R. Ashley ◽  
A. Molinari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Decision Processes ◽  
Physical Quality ◽  
Efficient Performance ◽  
Draft Version

The aim of this paper is to present current work to develop a system of performance indicators (PI) for wastewater services undertaken under the auspices of IWA and coordinated by LNEC. Present day wastewater utilities manage their services and systems in an increasingly demanding and complex way. For this reason, it is important to support their work and decision processes with the best available tools in order to deliver services with the most effective and efficient performance. The paper focuses on proposed performance indicators (PIs) for wastewater services and on the main aspects of PI assessment. These are based on data related to: environmental, operational, personnel, physical, quality of service and economic and financial performance. Data are mostly made available through the various common-use information systems in the utilities. This IWA forum has been important not only for the dissemination of the work already developed but also as promotion of a wider discussion to enhance the final draft version of the IWA Manual of Best Practice due for publication in 2003.

scholarly journals Financial Performance Indicators in Lebanese Hospitals: A Sustainable Improvement Strategy

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-75
Author(s):  
Hassan Alaaraj ◽  
Malak Aoun
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Improvement Strategy ◽  
Financing System ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
Sustainable Improvement ◽  
Financial Metrics

Although the quality of healthcare services has been measured extensively using different approaches however; the financial approach is considered one of the most tangible indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of the implied quality improvement strategies at the Lebanese hospitals. It is essential to measure quality of performance especially when hospitals are competing for accreditation and sustainability. Therefore, this paper highlights the significant key performance indicators applied by the Lebanese hospitals and mainly the financial performance indicators to improve the healthcare financing in Lebanon. Such financial metrics are found critical for hospitals to define and evaluate their performanceespecially in terms of insurance and financial coverage. This paper demonstrates conceptually the current strategies for improving thehealthcare financing system in Lebanon yet, future studies are encouraged to provide analytical elaborations for the financial status and relativeperformance indicators of the healthcare system in Lebanon.

scholarly journals INTEGRASI PENDIDIKAN SIAGA BENCANA DALAM KURIKULUM MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHAMMAD SOFYAN AL-NASHR
Keyword(s):  
Forest Fires ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Open Land ◽  
The Face ◽  
Primary School Age ◽  
Age Range

Abstrak Tingkat kerentanan bencana di Indonesia sangat tinggi, hal ini tidak hanya karena faktor geografis di mana Indonesia berada di daerah rawan bencana, namun juga karena kualitas sumber daya manusia (SDM) Indonesia yang masih rendah dalam menghadapi ancaman bencana. Pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku manusia Indonesia bahkan semakin membuat ancaman bencana bertambah besar, misalnya bencana asap karena kebakaran hutan dan lahan yang banyak disebabkan ulah manusia yang sengaja membakar hutan untuk membuka lahan. Agar ancaman bencana tidak semakin besar, maka perlu menanamkan dan menumbuhkan karakter sadar, siaga, dan tanggap bencana kepada masyarakat. Salah satu caranya ialah melalui jalur pendidikan, yaitu mengintegrasikan pendidikan siaga bencana dalam pembelajaran. Langkah ini akan berdampak besar apabila dilakukan sejak dini, yakni di usia sekolah dasar (rentang 7-12 tahun). Madrasah sebagai salah satu lembaga pendidikan Islam bisa menjadi tempat yang tepat dalam menghasilkan generasi bangsa yang tanggap bencana. Karena hal ini sejalan dengan ajaran Islam di mana manusia merupakan khalifah di bumi yang bertanggung jawab terhadap kelangsungan hidup manusia dan alam. Kata Kunci: pendidikan, siaga, bencanaAbstractThe level of vulnerability to disaster in Indonesia is very high, this is not just because factor geographically where Indonesia is prone to disasters, but also because of the quality of human resources (HR) Indonesia which is still low in the face of the threat of disaster. Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of human beings even more Indonesia makes the threat of disasters increases, for example smoke disaster due to forest fires and land that much of human behavior is caused intentionally burning forests to open land. So that the threat of disaster is not getting bigger, thus the need to inculcate and foster a character aware, alert, and disaster response to the community. One way is through the education, that is, integrate disaster preparedness education in learning. This step will have a major impact when done early, i.e. in primary school age (range 7-12 years old). Madrasah as one of Islamic educational institutions can be a great place in producing a generation of the nation's disaster response. Because this is in line with the teachings of Islam in which83M. Sofyan al-Nashr Integrasi Pendidikan Siaga Bencana….MAGISTRA - Volume 6 Nomor 2 Oktober 2015man was the Caliph on earth that are responsible for the survival of human beings and nature.Keywords:education, standby, disaster

Non-Institutional Sources of Assistance following a Disaster: Potential Triage and Treatment Capabilities of Neighborhood-based Preparedness Organizations

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 73-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Disaster Medicine ◽  
High Price ◽  
Disaster Assistance ◽  
Evaluative Research ◽  
Disaster Potential ◽  
Post Disaster

AbstractThe following paper presents an argument for enhancing and encouraging the development of neighborhood-based disaster preparedness organizations, particularly as a potential medical triage and treatment resource following a disaster. First, theresearch context for the utility of non-institutional sources of post-disaster assistance is outlined, followed by the more specific instance of medical triage and treatment. An emerging model of community disaster preparedness training is described, noting the modules that address disaster medicine. Positive contributions and limitations are addressed looking to disaster and non-disaster experiences. While the potential for non-traditional resources to aid immediate post-disaster response is becoming both more common and more accepted, there are a number of recommendations that would improve the usefulness and value, including: 1) integration with existing emergency care infrastructure; 2) standardization of training; 3) use of coordinated drills between public safety organizations, hospitals, and voluntary sectors; and 4) dedication of more funding to assist in the creation and maintenance of programs. Because of the relative infancy of these community-based programs, and the infrequency of large-scale disasters, there is little, if any, pre-post research that can demonstrate a measured impact on response. More pre-disaster baseline data-gathering efforts are needed, combined with post-disaster evaluative research to understand the utility of these non-traditional resources in terms of overall response, and in particular the ability to assist in areas of disaster medicine practice. One also expects that under these kinds of [disaster] conditions, family members, fellow employees, and neighbors will spontaneously try to help each other. This was the case following the Mexico City earthquake where untrained, spontaneous volunteers saved 800 people. However, 100people lost their lives while attempting to save others. This is a high price to pay and is preventable through training.

scholarly journals Nursing students’ perceived disaster preparedness and response: a pilot study in Oman

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy K. Kamanyire ◽  
Ronald Wesonga ◽  
Susan Achora ◽  
Leodoro L. Labrague ◽  
Anju Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Disaster Preparedness And Response ◽  
Post Disaster ◽  
At Home

Objective: Oman being disaster prone, it experiences disasters every three to five years. This study was conducted to assess the perceived level of disaster preparedness and response among nursing students. Method: A descriptive crosssectional pilot study was conducted in May to June 2019 among 51 students recruited from two government nursing colleges. The Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool (DPET) and Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale (DRSES) were used to assess the knowledge, skill, disaster management and self-efficacy in handling disasters. Results: Majority (78.4%) of students had ever experienced disasters while at home. Overall, the students had moderate knowledge (M=3.17, S. D=1.49), moderate skill (M=3.12, S. D=1.52) and moderate post disaster management (M=3.12, S. D=1.53). They had overall moderate self-efficacy to respond to disaster (M=2.93, S. D=1.16). Conclusion: Nursing students in Oman have experienced disasters and are willing to respond when called upon though they possess moderate knowledge and confidence to handle disasters. Keywords: Disaster preparedness; nursing students; pilot study; Oman

scholarly journals Need and scope for agroforestry in Disaster Management Plan for Animals.

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1694
Author(s):  
Suresh Ramanan S. ◽  
Kunhamu T.K.
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Post Disaster

Disaster causes threat to life and property. Management and mitigation measures have been primarily focused around human life. Technically, the post disaster management is centered on reviving the livelihood and often the poor and vulnerable sections of the society are affected much. Apart from agricultural farming, livestock rearing is major source of livelihood of farmers. With nearly 70% of the livestock owned by the marginal farmers, any disaster that cause a loss in livestock do affect these dependent people. Considering this reality, Government of India instituted “National Disaster Management Plan for Animals (DMP)”. The entire DMP has been forged to provide guidance for the wellbeing of animals that got entangled in disaster in form of pre-disaster preparedness, disaster response and post disaster plan. In this context, ensuring adequate quantity of quality fodder and vital veterinary care assumes primary concern in post disaster response. In this context agroforestry, tree fodder assumes greater significance owing to their round-the-year availability and quality of fodder. There are many fodder based agroforestry systems that can withstands and maintain reasonable productivity even during extremes disaster situations like floods, drought and cyclones. A classical success model is the Acacia leucophloea and Prosopis cineraria based silvopastoral models for fodder production in arid and semi-arid regions and ngitili as a silvopastoral practice of Tanzania to evade the drought. Similarly, in flood condition trees are the only means for green fodder supply. Studies need to be initiated on the planning, implementation and management strategies to be followed for optimizing the productivity and quality of fodder through community involvement. Hence the information gap has to be suitability filled though proper research as well as extension through interdisciplinary approach. So that agroforestry based livestock management strategies can incorporated into DMP, so that not only protecting our precious livestock wealth and also to ensure the livelihood security of millions of marginal farmers. Agroforestry is potential approach for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and help to mitigate the extremes of perceived disaster and incorporating agroforestry will a bottom to top approach.

Computable metrics of personal performance in software development teams

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andriy Lishchytovych ◽  
Volodymyr Pavlenko
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Development Life Cycle ◽  
Software Product ◽  
Software Development Life Cycle

The present article describes setup, configuration and usage of the key performance indicators (KPIs) of members of project teams involved into the software development life cycle. Key performance indicators are described for the full software development life cycle and imply the deep integration with both task tracking systems and project code management systems, as well as a software product quality testing system. To illustrate, we used the extremely popular products - Atlassian Jira (tracking development tasks and bugs tracking system) and git (code management system). The calculation of key performance indicators is given for a team of three developers, two testing engineers responsible for product quality, one designer, one system administrator, one product manager (responsible for setting business requirements) and one project manager. For the key members of the team, it is suggested to use one integral key performance indicator per the role / team member, which reflects the quality of the fulfillment of the corresponding role of the tasks. The model of performance indicators is inverse positive - the initial value of each of the indicators is zero and increases in the case of certain deviations from the standard performance of official duties inherent in a particular role. The calculation of the proposed key performance indicators can be fully automated (in particular, using Atlassian Jira and Atlassian Bitbucket (git) or any other systems, like Redmine, GitLab or TestLink), which eliminates the human factor and, after the automation, does not require any additional effort to calculate. Using such a tool as the key performance indicators allows project managers to completely eliminate bias, reduce the emotional component and provide objective data for the project manager. The described key performance indicators can be used to reduce the time required to resolve conflicts in the team, increase productivity and improve the quality of the software product.

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