The staff of ODPM was visited by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies President, Mr. Tadateru Konoé. After meeting with our Executive Management Team, His Excellency Mr. Tadateru Konoé discussed information sharing concerning disaster management training to incorporate into existing training sessions conducted by the ODPM which seeks to build national disaster management capacity. Additional, topical interests included advocating the need for disaster management legislation thorugh the aid of exisitng “Model Acts”, also interest was shown in assisting the intensification of the development of International Disaster Response Laws which is detrimental to providing humanitarian relief in times of crisis. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies was notably impressed with the ODPM's volunteer programme and spoke of an interest in getting involved with our programme, as they have had discussions of implementing a similar project through their agency in Trinidad and Tobago.