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Daily report of the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction - Wednesday 11 May 2011

Source(s): International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
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Global Platform highlights from Wednesday, 11 May 2011. Issue #2, Volume 141, Number 3

On Wednesday, 11 May, participants continued meeting in plenary to discuss the economics of disasters, followed by an informal plenary on the implementation of the outcomes of the Mid-term Review of the Hyogo Framework for Action. A high-level panel discussion on responding to 'natural disasters' took place as part of the World Reconstruction Conference being held during the Global Platform, reports IISD.

General statements continued in morning and afternoon sessions as well as roundtables and featured events on public investment, private sector engagement, protecting critical infrastructure, and the economics of effective prevention.

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