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The strong main shock of the Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE) of March 11, 2011, caused little damage to buildings. This document is a knowledge note for structural measures of building performance.

This report, from a consortium of experienced international and Filipino actors, highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the response to the Sendong disaster and the recovery process. I

This PDNA presents the findings of the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) conducted in Nigeria following the floods in 2012, from a comprehensive assessment of economic and social impacts, and recommendations for recovery and long-term resilience.

This newsletter reports on Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA)'s completion of its reconstruction portfolio in earthquake affected areas of Pakistan in 2011-2012, as well as on the social impact of its strategies in the following

This report provides a detailed breakdown of economic losses and damage caused by severe flooding and landslides in the Seychelles, and the nearby islands of Praslin and La Digue, after heavy rains resulting from tropical cyclone Felleng on January 2013.

This guide is an introductory resource for staff of development and humanitarian organizations working with people whose live and rights are threatened by disasters and climate change.The guide provides essential introductory information, principals of

This book outlines the complex changes that result from post-disaster reconstruction and their impacts on local communities - highlighting communities' roles in the reconstruction processes. It shows how communities deal with and respond to various

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.