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This document assesses the reasons why Haiti is considered as a fragile state and how the 2010 earthquake further weakened the Haitian institutions, increasing risks of social unrest. It addresses Haiti's vulnerability to natural hazards such as tropical

This document reports on a programme set up to reduce the risk of 'natural' disasters and help communities of the most flood-prone provinces in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to protect themselves, overcoming the effects of disasters, raising

This paper presents a simple framework to help policy makers devise financial protection strategies against 'natural' disasters. It starts with a short analysis of the impact of disasters on government budgets and fiscal balances. It presents various

The UNESCO Courier, September 2010:

This issue invites Haitians to look at the past to analyse their country’s present situation and to consider what should come next. It highlights UNESCO's commitment to support Haiti's recovery and reconstruction

This article discusses why unusually heavy monsoon rains in northern Pakistan had such a devastating impact across the entire Indus River basin. It analyses what can be done to accelerate progress towards implementation of the Hyogo Framework and what

This report elaborates a new framework for the engagement of the Engineering & Construction industry sector during the phases of relief, recovery and prevention as a result of 'natural disasters'.

This Manual considers international laws, standards and policies pertaining to five areas relevant to rehabilitation following a natural disaster: human rights, the rights of vulnerable groups, the rights of children, land and property management, and

This publication provides expert advice and global best practices on ten identified 'burning' post-disaster recovery and reconstruction issues, in a time-bound manner. It covers a number of key sectors including: building seismic safety assessment, environmental and social assessment, and helping women and children to recover and build resilient communities. It aims to support the Government of Haiti's decision-making on the recovery and reconstruction operations following the devastating Haiti Earthquake of January 2010.