Siap Siaga

About SIAP SIAGA

As a country with a vast geographical area and evolving governance, Indonesia faces some unique challenges in disaster management. Indonesia has taken assertive action in developing its disaster management capacity passing the Disaster Management Law in 2007 and establishing a National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) the following year. Various challenges persist in improving policy coherence, integrating disaster risk reduction in development planning, and mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in disaster management efforts.

The SIAP SIAGA Program is the Australia-Indonesia Partnership on Disaster Risk Management that aims to improve Indonesia’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from rapid and slow onset disasters in Indonesia and strengthen cooperation between Australia and Indonesia on humanitarian action in the region. This five-year program is aligned with the priorities of Indonesia’s Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2020-2024, the Disaster Management Master Plan (2020-2024), and the Australian Government Humanitarian Strategy (2016).

In its implementation, SIAP SIAGA Program works closely with the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB), Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), provincial and district/city governments, as well as Indonesian civil society. The program is funded by the Australian Government.

SIAP SIAGA's Unique Approach

The complexity of disaster management in a large and decentralised country like Indonesia requires a measured but adaptive approach that takes into account and is able to rapidly respond to factors that are unique to Indonesia. SIAP SIAGA believes that disaster management challenges need to be viewed in their entirety through a systems-based approach, meaning addressing system-wide challenges rather than focusing on individual institutions. 

Thus, SIAP SIAGA focuses on the effectiveness of the disaster risk management system as a whole, not just the effectiveness of its sub-systems. SIAP SIAGA uses a Problem-Driven Iterative Approach (PDIA) or ‘Adaptive Management’ to develop its programs and implement its activities. Using this approach, SIAP SIAGA works with partners at national and subnational levels to identify bottlenecks in disaster management systems at various government and community levels and design solutions to improve the effectiveness of disaster management services. 

Potential Bottlenecks In The Disaster Management System In Indonesia

SIAP SIAGA Program Phases

Strengthened government and community empowerment programs to increase resilience
(Year 3-4)

Improved policy coherence and clarified roles and responsibilities (Year 2-3)

Problem identification and program design (Year 1)

Strengthened and more effective disaster risk management system and services

The main goal of SIAP SIAGA is to strengthen disaster risk management in Indonesia. Based on the problem mapping process carried out with partners, SIAP SIAGA focuses on three main programs to achieve its goal:

1

Strengthened government systems to increase the effectiveness of disaster management services.

Key Activities:

2

Improved strategies to empower government and community in increasing disaster resilience.

Key Activities:

3

Strengthened collaboration between Australia and Indonesia to improve disaster management in the Indo- Pacific region.

Key Activities:

Cross-Cutting Issue:

Gender, Disability And Social Inclusion

SIAP SIAGA supports the Indonesian government to build an inclusive disaster preparedness architecture which includes promoting policy coherence to support gender equality, increasing access for people with disability and encouraging social inclusion as part of an effective and inclusive disaster management system. SIAP SIAGA also works hand-in-hand with civil society organisations in promoting the active participation of women and vulnerable groups to build community resilience to disasters.

Where We Work

About SIAP SIAGA

As a country with a vast geographical area and evolving governance, Indonesia faces some unique challenges in disaster management. Indonesia has taken assertive action in developing its disaster management capacity passing the Disaster Management Law in 2007 and establishing a National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) the following year. Various challenges persist in improving policy coherence, integrating disaster risk reduction in development planning, and mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in disaster management efforts.

The SIAP SIAGA Program is the Australia-Indonesia Partnership on Disaster Risk Management that aims to improve Indonesia’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from rapid and slow onset disasters in Indonesia and strengthen cooperation between Australia and Indonesia on humanitarian action in the region. This five-year program is aligned with the priorities of Indonesia’s Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2020-2024, the Disaster Management Master Plan (2020-2024), and the Australian Government Humanitarian Strategy (2016).

In its implementation, SIAP SIAGA Program works closely with the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB), Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), provincial and district/city governments, as well as Indonesian civil society. The program is funded by the Australian Government.

SIAP SIAGA's Unique Approach

The complexity of disaster management in a large and decentralised country like Indonesia requires a measured but adaptive approach that takes into account and is able to rapidly respond to factors that are unique to Indonesia. SIAP SIAGA believes that disaster management challenges need to be viewed in their entirety through a systems-based approach, meaning addressing system-wide challenges rather than focusing on individual institutions. 

Thus, SIAP SIAGA focuses on the effectiveness of the disaster risk management system as a whole, not just the effectiveness of its sub-systems. SIAP SIAGA uses a Problem-Driven Iterative Approach (PDIA) or ‘Adaptive Management’ to develop its programs and implement its activities. Using this approach, SIAP SIAGA works with partners at national and subnational levels to identify bottlenecks in disaster management systems at various government and community levels and design solutions to improve the effectiveness of disaster management services. 

Potential Bottlenecks In The Disaster Management System In Indonesia

SIAP SIAGA Program Phases

Strengthened government and community empowerment programs to increase resilience
(Year 3-4)

Improved policy coherence and clarified roles and responsibilities (Year 2-3)

Problem identification and program design (Year 1)

Strengthened and more effective disaster risk management system and services

The main goal of SIAP SIAGA is to strengthen disaster risk management in Indonesia. Based on the problem mapping process carried out with partners, SIAP SIAGA focuses on three main programs to achieve its goal:

1

Strengthened government systems to increase the effectiveness of disaster management services.

Key Activities:

2

Improved strategies to empower government and community in increasing disaster resilience.

Key Activities:

3

Strengthened collaboration between Australia and Indonesia to improve disaster management in the Indo- Pacific region.

Key Activities:

Cross-Cutting Issue:

Gender, Disability And Social Inclusion

SIAP SIAGA supports the Indonesian government to build an inclusive disaster preparedness architecture which includes promoting policy coherence to support gender equality, increasing access for people with disability and encouraging social inclusion as part of an effective and inclusive disaster management system. SIAP SIAGA also works hand-in-hand with civil society organisations in promoting the active participation of women and vulnerable groups to build community resilience to disasters.

Where We Work

About SIAP SIAGA

As a country with a vast geographical area and evolving governance, Indonesia faces some unique challenges in disaster management. Indonesia has taken assertive action in developing its disaster management capacity passing the Disaster Management Law in 2007 and establishing a National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) the following year. Various challenges persist in improving policy coherence, integrating disaster risk reduction in development planning, and mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in disaster management efforts.

The SIAP SIAGA Program is the Australia-Indonesia Partnership on Disaster Risk Management that aims to improve Indonesia’s ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from rapid and slow onset disasters in Indonesia and strengthen cooperation between Australia and Indonesia on humanitarian action in the region. This five-year program is aligned with the priorities of Indonesia’s Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2020-2024, the Disaster Management Master Plan (2020-2024), and the Australian Government Humanitarian Strategy (2016).

In its implementation, SIAP SIAGA Program works closely with the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB), Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), provincial and district/city governments, as well as Indonesian civil society. The program is funded by the Australian Government.

SIAP SIAGA's Unique Approach

The complexity of disaster management in a large and decentralised country like Indonesia requires a measured but adaptive approach that takes into account and is able to rapidly respond to factors that are unique to Indonesia. SIAP SIAGA believes that disaster management challenges need to be viewed in their entirety through a systems-based approach, meaning addressing system-wide challenges rather than focusing on individual institutions. 

Thus, SIAP SIAGA focuses on the effectiveness of the disaster risk management system as a whole, not just the effectiveness of its sub-systems. SIAP SIAGA uses a Problem-Driven Iterative Approach (PDIA) or ‘Adaptive Management’ to develop its programs and implement its activities. Using this approach, SIAP SIAGA works with partners at national and subnational levels to identify bottlenecks in disaster management systems at various government and community levels and design solutions to improve the effectiveness of disaster management services. 

Potential Bottlenecks In The Disaster Management System In Indonesia

SIAP SIAGA
Program Phases

Strengthened government and community empowerment programs to increase resilience
(Year 3-4)

Improved policy coherence and clarified roles and responsibilities (Year 2-3)

Problem identification and program design (Year 1)

Strengthened and more effective disaster risk management system and services

The main goal of SIAP SIAGA is to strengthen disaster risk management in Indonesia. Based on the problem mapping process carried out with partners, SIAP SIAGA focuses on three main programs to achieve its goal:

1

Strengthened government systems to increase the effectiveness of disaster management services.

Key Activities:

2

Improved strategies to empower government and community in increasing disaster resilience.

Key Activities:

3

Strengthened collaboration between Australia and Indonesia to improve disaster management in the Indo- Pacific region.

Key Activities:

Cross-Cutting Issue:

Gender, Disability And Social Inclusion

SIAP SIAGA supports the Indonesian government to build an inclusive disaster preparedness architecture which includes promoting policy coherence to support gender equality, increasing access for people with disability and encouraging social inclusion as part of an effective and inclusive disaster management system. SIAP SIAGA also works hand-in-hand with civil society organisations in promoting the active participation of women and vulnerable groups to build community resilience to disasters.

Where We Work