The APEC Leaders have agreed on a growth strategy which includes preparation for emergencies and natural disasters though: (i) helping economies to better understand disasters' economic and social costs; (ii) identifying gaps in disaster risk reduction approaches in the region; and (iii) develop practical mechanisms to maximize business and community resilience, bearing in mind the Hyogo Framework for Action while encouraging the use of ICTs.
Keywords
- Themes:Economics of DRR, Governance, Information Management
- Countries/Regions:Asia, Oceania
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