Zambia

This report examines the pressing issues facing the humanitarian system and identifies how they are affecting the nature of humanitarian emergencies. It recommends actions that should be taken by senior humanitarian leaders to respond to these challenges

The Government of Zambia has put in place a National Disaster Management Policy which provides policy direction and defines parameters within which the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit and other organizations/agencies operate.

The Zambia National Disaster Management Operations Manual summarizes the roles, responsibilities and procedures relating to the management of disasters in general. It aims to strengthen the relationships and coordination among various players.

The report presents the major findings of the 2009 in-depth vulnerability and needs assessment conducted to determine the extent and effects of the floods and/or water logging on agriculture and food security, infrastructure, health, nutrition, water

This contingency plan covers the 2009-2010 rainy season with the likely scenario of having floods as a hazard. This scenario is based on the 2009-2010 rainfall forecast for the country obtained from the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD). It

This document responds to Zambia's need to carry out a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and analysis to establish baseline information that will not only help in disaster preparedness but also in designing relief and development interventions. It

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2007-09 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.

Working paper 1: country by country vulnerability to climate change:

This report provides information on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in relation to their population size, reliance on certain sectors, vulnerabilities to climate change, and