3rd Training Course on Disaster Risk Communication

The DRC course is designed with the aim of developing a strong risk communication program. To do this, the course will help improve understand the nature and perceptions of risks, the concepts and elements of DRC, risks and effective communication tools, developing a DRC strategy, managing a DRC program, early warning communications: emerging trends and role of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in early warning.

Target participants

This training course has been designed for the government agencies, universities, or research institutions, INGOs/NGOs, communities, businesses, and individual with some experience on disaster risk communication or its related areas as information generators or senders, and information receivers or the users of risk information. Professionals or individuals without experience on disaster risk communication, but interested in developing their knowledge, skills, career in this area are also encouraged to apply.

Course fee

The standard course fee of USD1,675 covers course tuition, registration fee, training materials, study visit, and training kit.

Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, accommodation, airport transfers, visa application, all meals, health and accident insurance, and other personal expenses.

Discounted accommodation can be arranged by ADPC.

Registration

Interested persons can apply as individuals although preference will be given to those sponsored by an organization. The application can be submitted online here.

Registration and payment should be made at least one month before the course commences.