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The main objectives of this study have been two-fold. On the one hand, the study has attempted to establish the extent of financial vulnerability of governments and households to natural hazards...
The Report is the first biennial global assessment of disaster risk reduction prepared in context of the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR). The ISDR,...
This Synthesis Report provides countries and all stakeholders with an overview of the
issues emerging to date on the consultations and development of a post-2015 framework
for disaster...
This document provides a synopsis of the discussions held during the 2013 Global Platform and the documents submitted in support of those consultations. It is meant to provide a summary...
This Guidance and Indicator Tool is designed to provide guidance on how to meet the challenge of being prepared to respond as set out in Priority Five of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). This...
This presentation covered topics including-1. Introduction to Pre-disaster recovery planning2. Pre-plan for recovery
This resource looks at the ways in which private sectors can contribute to disaster prevention and response while focusing on the cooperation as the key factor in achieving the set goals.
This study outlines ways in which private companies can contribute to disaster prevention and response. It provides useful insights into factors that motivate corporations to be involved. It has...
This assessment report addresses the 2008 tropical storm and flood in Yemen. It covers the disaster in general including its toll and the response, the macroeconomic and poverty impact, immediate...
Almost 2 weeks following the deadly tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands of people in the Indian Ocean region, Sálvano Briceño notes 10 valuable lessons to be learned from the disaster.