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Disaster Preparedness Forums Program for Okinawa and Miyako Islands

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, Consulate General Naha, seeking a partner to implement two disaster preparedness and crisis response forums in Okinawa and Miyako Islands over a 15-month period. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Consulate General Naha, Public Diplomacy Section - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named or required - Products/Services Requested: - Design, organization, and delivery of two interactive disaster preparedness forums (one on Okinawa main island, one on Miyako Island) - Each forum includes expert presentations, tabletop exercises, planning activities, and moderated discussions - Target participants: local and national government officials, emergency responders, civil society, U.S. and Japanese military, community leaders, and stakeholders - Inclusion of speakers and participants from Taiwan - Development of draft action plans tailored to institutional needs and regional challenges - Comprehensive event logistics: venue, materials, interpretation, travel, speaker and participant coordination - Monitoring, evaluation, and post-forum reporting to identify lessons learned and gaps - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Forums must foster U.S.-Japan cooperation and include cross-regional participation (including Taiwan) - Recipient is responsible for all aspects of event delivery and reporting - No equipment or product procurement; focus is exclusively on programmatic and event management services - Funding available: $75,000 to $100,000 - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and foreign-based NGOs

Description

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Consulate General Naha is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement to conduct two disaster preparedness forums, one on Okinawa main island and one on Miyako Island, over a 15-month period. The project aims to enhance disaster preparedness and crisis response capacity across Okinawa and the Southwest Islands through expert-led interactive forums that promote U.S.-Japan cooperation on emergency management. The forums will include presentations, tabletop exercises, and planning activities, culminating in action plans and post-forum reports identifying lessons learned and gaps. The program includes comprehensive monitoring and evaluation and targets coordination among local and national authorities, emergency responders, civil society, military, and community stakeholders.

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