Sendai Framework Monitor Progress in Asia Pacific 2015-2020

This regional snapshot report demonstrates the use and value of the SFM reporting data for strengthening disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Asia Pacific countries. It presents the SFM data until 21 October 2021, together with ten country case studies that highlight good practice for effective disaster data management and SFM reporting in the region. Thematic insights consolidate how countries solved different challenges with disaster data and the SFM reporting. 

Overall, the country case studies highlight that the SFM reporting continues to mobilise and strengthen the availability, quality, access, and use of disaster data in many countries. In fact,
the SFM reporting has changed the approach to disaster data in many countries. The specific data requirements stimulate government wide data collaboration and coordination efforts. Different gaps and limitations in data management systems are identified and addressed over time. Essentially, the SFM can be seen as a driver to transform and improve disaster data management and a more varied use of disaster data.