Scale of tsunami response = trigger for IDRL workThe tsunami response revealed legal issues, gaps, weaknessesIFRC studies conducted in 2004 & 2006PMI and IFRC raised awareness of regulating international assistanceLaw 24 on DM adopted in 2007Then developed Regulation 23/2008 and Guideline 22/2010 on the role of international institutions and foreign NGOS

To assess the impact and implementation of the legal framework on international assistance

Considered two recent disasters: Padang earthquake in 2009, Mount Merapi eruption in 2010

Identify good practices and on-going challenges

Suggest measures to reduce any remaining challenges

Report published in 2014.

Consultation workshop with PMI and BNPBPresented draft findings of IDRL report to key stakeholders (UN, NGOs, ASEAN, donors)Shared operational experiencesWorkshop recommended to strengthen coordination, improve dissemination and application of the law.

• Main findings included: – The legal framework is already very

good! – Need to focus on implementation

and dissemination, roles, responsibilities and procedures

– Need to revise some parts of the DM law

» E.g. Scope of legal facilities (‘easy access’) provisions should be expanded

» Upgrade BNPB guideline to a government regulation

Recent disaster law support from PMI and IFRC

Creating a Disaster Law Roadmap for Indonesia