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Local communities can reduce natural disaster risks

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A new survey, launched within the context of the Global Platform 2009 this week, states that the risks from 'natural' disasters can be considerably reduced if communities are involved in the process of implementation of policies at national level.

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Themes Civil Society/NGOs Community-based DRR Governance
Country and region Nicaragua Philippines Tajikistan Thailand Viet Nam
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