Disasters are not only a concern when an event occurs. Disaster risks also need to be considered in the development planning process so that development policies and programs can take into account the conditions and risks faced by communities.

Sigi Regency faces various potential disaster hazards, including earthquakes, liquefaction, floods, flash floods, landslides, drought, extreme weather, and forest and land fires.

In this context, Yayasan SHEEP Indonesia, together with the Sigi Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), held a Consolidation Meeting on the Preparation of the Disaster Risk Assessment (KRB) and Mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Reduction (PB) in Sigi Regency on 11 August 2026 at the residence of the Secretary of Sigi Regency.

The meeting brought together various stakeholders involved in the preparation and use of disaster risk information. Participants included representatives from the Sigi Regency Secretariat, BPBD Sigi, Sigi FPRB, Imunitas, Mercy Corps Indonesia, YKMI, KOAKSI, PPMB UNTAD, DPMD Sigi, and FKMP Sigi Hijau.

The consolidation meeting discussed the progress of the KRB preparation, the need to strengthen disaster-related data and information, and strategies for integrating disaster risk reduction into regional development planning.

“The KRB document is a key reference for regional development planning. Therefore, it is a regional need and the responsibility of all sectors within the local government. The data required for the preparation of the KRB must be provided by all Regional Government Organizations (OPDs) responsible for data management, with the regency government helping to consolidate the data. The support provided by NGOs in conducting the Community Preparedness Index (IKM) survey is highly valuable for the preparation of the KRB, as it helps ensure that the data is valid, accurate, and factual. The integration of inputs from all parties in the preparation of the KRB is an important foundation for better regional development planning,” said Drs. H. Nuim Hayat, M.M., Secretary of Sigi Regency and ex-officio Head of BPBD Sigi.

At the time of the consolidation meeting, the KRB preparation process was still at an early stage, focusing on the review and assistance of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the preparation of the Sigi Regency KRB. Meanwhile, the division of roles between the government and NGOs in Sigi Regency for conducting the IKM survey had already been established.

The stakeholders then reviewed the data needed to strengthen the assessment. The data discussed included population data, data on vulnerable groups, poverty data, socioeconomic data, Community Preparedness Index data, disaster occurrence data, infrastructure data, health data, and the latest spatial data.

Data collection will be conducted following the assistance process with the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) on 18 August 2026. The IKM survey will be conducted collaboratively by NGOs in Sigi Regency across 80 villages, while the Sigi Regency Government will conduct the survey in 96 villages. Other data requirements will be coordinated directly by the assessment team with the relevant OPDs.

The discussion highlighted that the quality of the KRB depends heavily on the availability and accuracy of data. Information on hazards, vulnerability, capacity, and risk needs to reflect current conditions in the region so that it can serve as a basis for decision-making.

In addition to discussing the preparation of the KRB document, the meeting also explored how the assessment findings could be used in regional development processes.

The stakeholders identified several sectors that need to incorporate risk information into planning and decision-making, including infrastructure, economic development, health, and environmental and area management.

The discussion then focused on opportunities to mainstream Disaster Risk Reduction. Several potential areas for integration were identified, including the development of early warning systems and strengthening community capacity.

The stakeholders also reaffirmed their commitment. “The local government will allocate additional funding for disaster risk reduction, including funding for the preparation of the KRB document, through the revised budget discussion. However, the regency is currently facing limited fiscal capacity due to efficiency measures implemented by the central government. Therefore, we need the support of all stakeholders, particularly NGOs,” said the Secretary of Sigi Regency.

The consolidation meeting resulted in several key recommendations to strengthen the preparation of the KRB and mainstreaming of Disaster Risk Reduction in Sigi Regency, including: 1. a commitment from the local government to allocate funding, 2. a commitment from NGOs to support the village-level IKM survey, and 3. a commitment to consolidate the required data from all relevant OPDs.

The process also demonstrated the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration. Local governments have the authority and access to data, universities contribute analytical capacity, civil society organizations bring experience in community assistance, while communities provide knowledge about the conditions and changes taking place in their areas.

Therefore, the preparation of the KRB is being carried out through a multi-stakeholder process to ensure that the resulting risk information represents actual conditions in the region and can be used by a wider range of stakeholders.

The consolidation meeting concluded with several follow-up actions, including briefing NGO and government IKM survey teams, conducting a focus group discussion to socialize and internalize the KRB preparation process among all OPDs, allocating additional funding in the 2026 and 2027 budgets for the preparation of the KRB document and its derivative documents, and reviewing the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) after the KRB document has been completed.