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Date: Feb 2014
Location: Armenia

The declared independence of Armenia from the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the collapse of the entire economy, leaving thousands of unfinished buildings in the country; from started to almost...

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Date: Feb 2014
Location: Armenia

The completion of the skeletons of the started previous kindergarten complex appeared to be a possible cost-effective solution, to create housing for needy refugees in the area. In addition, the...

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Publisher(s): Swiss Solidarity
Date: Feb 2014

Following the floods of July/August 2010 which affected approximately 18 million people along the Indus River, Swiss Solidarity issued an appeal for funds. Thanks to the generosity of Swiss...

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Publisher(s): Swiss Solidarity
Date: Feb 2014
Location: Pakistan

Swiss Solidarity (http: //www. bonheur. ch), Switzerland's major fundraising platform, is looking for a team of 2 experienced consultants to visit a selection of reconstruction projects on...

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Date: Feb 2014
Location: Indonesia

SPAN (2005-2009), supports the recovery of existing businesses and the start-up of new businesses in the tsunami and earthquake affected areas of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) and Nias. The SPAN...

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Date: Feb 2014
Location: Sri Lanka, Thailand

Assessment of human rights issues in the immediate aftermath of the Boxing Day tsunami. Meetings in Sri Lanka and Thailand assessed the specific situations in these countries; they were...

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Date: Feb 2014
Location: India, World

This document presents findings of school buildings safety assessment using a Rapid Visual Screening method in the Himachal Pradesh province of India in March 2008. 10-page earthquake...

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Date: Feb 2014
Location: Uzbekistan, World

This technical document presents a case study ofreinforcing of masonry buildings using an example of a school in Tashkent. Diagrams and photographs are provided for illustration.

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School safety and education are both key to reducing the impact of disasters. The role of education in reducing disaster risks is enshrined in all global commitments and frameworks. Foremost among...

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Date: Feb 2014
Location: Iraq

This study focuses on the present physical and Sanitation condition of the school buildings and suggests strategies which are expected to be of particular interest and practical use for the policy...

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