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Ecuador

US$450,000 grant to a city-to-city sharing initiative for disaster risk reduction

10 Dec 2009, GFDRR

'The City Government of Makati has always been vigilant of the adverse effects of disasters on its constituents. This is why we have been very proactive in seeking means to reduce disaster risks' said Jejomar C Binay, Mayor of Makati, Philippines...


National Platform
  • National Platform Focal Point:
    Plataforma Nacional de Ecuador
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  • Contact:Encargado Escritorio Cooperacion Sur-Sur
  • Phone:+593 22233773 +593 22553034


  • Hyogo Framework for Action
  • HFA Focal Point:
    Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores
  • Website:http://www.mmrree.gov.ec/
  • Contact:Doctor
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Human Exposure
Hazard type Population
exposed
Percentage of population
Cyclone 0
Drought 498,816
Flood 20,641
Landslide 7,938
 
Earthquake 954,980
Tsunami 351,614
Source of data: 2009 Global Assessment Report
Top 5 Natural Disaster reported
Disaster Date Affected (no. of people)
Flood 1982 700,000
Volcano 2006 300,013
Flood 2008 289,122
Flood 1992 205,000
Flood 1983 200,000
Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database
Data version: v11.08   *: Including tsunami
Data displayed does not imply national endorsement.
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