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Ghana: Reducing disaster damage on infrastructure

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By Doris Yaa Yamoah

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Given the high death toll, notably in earthquakes, Tsunamis and hurricanes, it is important that great care is taken to ensure that schools and hospitals are built to last and to contain the situation during disaster.

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The World Bank estimates that disasters cost the global economy $520 billion and pushes 26 million people into poverty every year.

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Focusing on reducing risks of disasters on infrastructure, the theme puts a huge responsibility on the built industry actors, such as surveyors, planners, building and electrical engineers, hydraulic engineers, architects and artisans.

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Themes Critical infrastructure
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