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This tool is a visual method of identifying and representing perceptions of key institutions (formal and informal) and individuals inside and outside a community and their relationships and...
Cities and Flooding: A Guide to Integrated Flood Risk Management for the 21st Century and A Summaryfor Policy Makers were researched and written by a team led by Abhas K. Jha (Task Team Leader,...
Best practices in post-disaster housing and community reconstruction are constantly evolving. The frequency and severity of disasters are increasing and technology is changing how reconstruction...
The unprecedented scale of recent earthquakes in Chile, Haiti and Japan underlines the importance of having the body of knowledge and best practices easily available for affected governments in...
This paper describes the technical and practical aspects and ˜lessons learned' from a recent improved adobe construction project in El Salvador, as well as drawing on field investigations,...
Vernacular constructions represent a very large share of the built environment. Being, by definition, nonengineered constructions, they are the result of ancient traditions, improved with time as...
Recent devastating losses in earthquakes to housing around the world highlight the need to share information on building construction practices and strengthening technologies. The Earthquake...
Outline of ways in which private companies can contribute to disaster prevention and response. Useful insights into factors that motivate corporations to be involved. Prepared in cooperation...
This report elaborates a new framework for the engagement of the engineering & construction industry sector during relief, recovery and prevention efforts as a result of natural disasters. The...
For decades, WFP has been on the frontline of the fight against hunger. But today, the global context in which WFP operates is rapidly changing. New challenges areemerging. High commodity prices,...