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This paper outlines opportunities for collaborative efforts in disaster recovery between these sectors with a view to providing a pathway to a more sustainable and resilient development. It was informed by discussions at the Disaster Preparedness Forum

Asian Disaster Management News, Special Edition, June 2014:

This special edition is reflecting on the challenges faced by the Asian community due to a vast array of disasters and the influence of the private sector as a key partner in mitigation of

Southasiadisasters.net issue no. 113, June 2014:

This issue of Southasiadisasters.net is an attempt to deliberate on the important issues related to disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Asia. It contains articles on a variety of DRR issues ranging from Kosi

This publication attempts to fill the gaps in documentation following the earthquake and tsunami of 26 December 2004 by collating all relevant information and analyses to see how the parts fit together.

This report outlines the challenges and opportunities as well as new priorities for the disaster risk management (DRM) field in East Asia and the Pacific. It takes stock of the most important activities, highlights examples of global good practice and

This evaluation study assesses ADB’s response to natural disasters and disaster risks, and explores ways to improve ADB operations in these areas. It distinguishes between two broad categories of disaster-related operations—those in disaster prevention

The primary conviction of this report is driven by a concern that people’s exposure and vulnerability, experienced individually and collectively, continue to be twin challenges for the Asia-Pacific region.

Improving disaster preparedness and response capacity with a particular focus on the employment and social dimensions of relief and reconstruction is one of the conclusions adopted at the 15th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting. This document presents