WFP supports the Jordanian government’s efforts in disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness and response

Amman – The National Centre for Security and Crisis Management (NCSCM), in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), hosted a workshop to launch the Platform for Realtime Impact and Situation Monitoring (PRISM). This platform monitors risk and analyses the potential impact of these risks and is designed to improve the effectiveness and timeliness of the national response to shocks, as well as preparedness for natural hazards such as drought and earthquake.

The workshop hosted experts and participants from various national organizations and was attended by Mr. Saleh Al-Shyab on behalf of the Vice Chairman of NCSCM, and Mr. Jonathan Campbell, the Deputy Country Director of WFP in Jordan.

The National Center for Security and Crisis Management expressed its gratitude and appreciation for the efforts and support of the World Food Program for its contribution to addressing and preparing for disaster risks.

“The collaboration with the NCSCM is an important part of our commitment to supporting the Government of Jordan with its preparedness for response to disasters, assessing the impact of potential socio-economic shocks and natural hazards, and thereby helping the Kingdom to be ready to address the needs of the affected groups,” said Jonathan Campbell, WFP’s Deputy Country Director in Jordan.

This event is part of the action plan signed between NCSCM and WFP in October 2021 to support the Jordanian Government in Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).