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Bangladesh: IOM, UNHCR, WFP launch disaster risk reduction activities in Cox’s Bazar

Source(s): Dhaka Tribune
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Cox's Bazar is one of the most disaster-prone districts of Bangladesh. UN agencies – International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and the World Food Programme (WFP) – have been working with the government to further develop local capacity to respond to recurring disasters.

The second phase, which was launched on Tuesday, will further reinforce and rehabilitate cyclone shelters, strengthen local capacity, preparedness, and resilience, and strengthen social cohesion, the agencies said in a joint statement. 

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The launch was followed by a two-day Disaster Risk Reduction workshop that sought to create linkages between local, national, and international disaster reduction actors.

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“While joint projects underway have massively reduced the risk of floods, landslides and the loss of life, much more remains to be achieved, through the exchange of knowledge and best practices, improvement of coordination and simulation exercises,” Kajdomcaj said.

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Themes Capacity development
Country and region Bangladesh
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