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The purpose of this paper is to highlight the salient strengths and shortcomings in the existing legal and institutional capacities of the Lao PDR to address hazards and their risk of becoming a...
National Disaster Risk Management Policy published by the Secretary of State for Social Assistance and Natural Disaster National Disaster Management Directorate . This policy remains into a five...
A Hindi language National Disaster Response Plan describing roles of International, National Humanitarian organisation and stake holders.
This sub-regional strategy provides an integrated approach to planning disaster risk management and disaster
risk reduction activities for the relevant FAO country offices, while at the same...
A Hindi language guide for Earthquake Proof Housing Guidelines for Home Owners detailing earthquake proof building configurations, precautions and post-earthquake guidelines.
The aim of the proposed African Regional Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction is to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development and poverty eradication by facilitating the integration...
The second edition of the ˜Shelter Projects 2009' is an institutional collaboration between two key organisations involved in shelter and settlements after disasters, IFRC and UNHABITAT. It...
Th is study analyzes the key challenges facing the urban poor, given the risks
associated with climate change and disasters, particularly with regard to the
delivery of basic services...
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 Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its hazard-prone location and vulnerable population. If it is to avoid a repeat of the loss of lives and devastation...