Highlights of ACE-LEDMP Activities Reported in September

With the support of the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF), the ACE Leadership in Emergency and Disaster Management for ASEAN Programme (ACE‑LEDMP) Phase II project aims to enhance the leadership skills, strategic decision‑making, and coordination capacities of junior, middle, and senior executive-level officers and leaders from the National Disaster Management Offices (NDMOs) from all 11 ASEAN Member States. Here are the highlights of the ACE-LEDMP Middle Executive Level - Third Batch, 2026 activities in September 2026:

 ACE-LEDMP Diary: Role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Disaster Management

Participants explored the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Disaster Management in a session facilitated by United Nations OCHA, Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, and DHL.

The session highlighted how collaboration with the private sector can strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts through access to funding, expertise, technology, innovation, and equipment. Participants also examined regional best practices and discussed how governments can strategically engage private sector partners to mobilise resources and address critical gaps before, during, and after disasters.

ACE-LEDMP Diary: Advanced Crisis Communications in Disaster Management for Managers

As part of the on-site activities in Jakarta, participants took part in the Advanced Crisis Communications session facilitated by the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance.

The session focused on enhancing confidence, presence, and message delivery, helping the future disaster management leaders communicate clearly and decisively.

By sharpening these essential skills, participants are better equipped to support coordination, decision-making, and public communication during crises across the ASEAN region.

ACE-LEDMP Diary: Advanced Systems Thinking in Disaster Management

Participants explored Advanced Systems Thinking in Disaster Management, facilitated by Dr. Mizan Bustanul Fuady Bisri of Kobe University / Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC).

Through systems thinking and action research approaches, participants learned how to design people-centred interventions, assess the effectiveness of disaster management programmes, and make evidence-based decisions that better serve disaster-affected communities.

ACE-LEDMP Diary: Visit to the AHA Centre and BNPB

The programme kicked off with a visit to the AHA Centre and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) / Pusdalops of Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) Indonesia on 18 August 2026, where participants gained firsthand insights into regional and national disaster coordination mechanisms and emergency operations.

The experience marked the beginning of their exciting journey to become future leaders in ASEAN’s disaster management landscape.

ACE-LEDMP Middle Executive Level - Third Batch, 2026 Graduation Ceremony

Twenty-two disaster management professionals from 11 ASEAN Member States have successfully graduated from the ACE-LEDMP Middle Executive Level - Third Batch, 2026, following a two-month programme designed to strengthen leadership and disaster management expertise.