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Displaying 10 of about 10 resultsThis National Disaster Risk Management Plan (NDRMP) aims to further develop the disaster risk reduction framework developed as espoused by the National Disaster Management Policy (2012). The 120-page document has six parts presenting both theoretical and practical core concepts that can be applied to Rwandan realities.
The plan was prepared by the Mini…
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Ce document présente les réalisations de l’approche de la Direction Générale de la Protection Civile (DGPC) Malienne en matière de gestion des urgences et catastrophes en 2012, 3 années après la mise en œuvre du projet PRECARICA viant à renforcer les capacités de la DGPC, des structures étatiques et des collectivités locales à mieux préven…
This policy seeks to establish the guiding principles and architecture for disaster risk management (DRM) in Rwanda by presenting the institutional structures, roles, responsibilities, authorities and key processes, with the ultimate goal being to increase the resilience of vulnerable groups to disasters (the main natural hazards in Rwanda identified by…
This DRR Tool Kit for Constituent Assembly members is produced jointly by the following organizations, with funding support of the European Commission Humanitarian Aid department (through DIPECHO V partners–ActionAid with AusAID co-finance, Care Nepal, Handicap International, Mercy Corps, Practical Action and UNDP–BPCR South and South–West Asia), Oxfam…
The civil society sector is experiencing pressure and strain unlike it has experienced before, under the COVID-19 pandemic. To explore how the sector has responded, engaged and acted this past year, the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute and Accountable Now have published a special accountability issue of AIDMI’s Southasiadisasters.net journal. Thi…
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting unique challenges to the protection of human rights around the world, including the Asia-Pacific region. This brief covers key human rights issues that have been long-standing areas of concern in the region and that have been exacerbated by the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. Other equally important human rights dimens…
This report summarises current risks present in the international economy, the world's major players, and offers suggestions for coordinated policies that promote long-term growth. It provides a unique and timely analysis of the risks that are shaping the global environment, including pandemics, terrorism and 'natural' disasters, intending for stakehold…
This Action Brief builds upon the earlier work done by UN Women and UNDRR and other partners to progress the Leave No One Behind agenda in response to COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific region. It aims to explore gender inequalities and their linkages to disaster manage and COVID-19, as well as identify key barriers to delivering disaster preparedness and res…
The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the importance of preparedness and the coordination capacities of national and regional disaster risk management agencies. The notes below includes good practices and lessons learned from Central America and the Dominican Republic.
The promotion of regional and cross-border cooperation mechanisms is essential…
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the fragility of our global networks. A health crisis has shocked economies, policies, governance, trade, infrastructure. In short, it has changed today’s society and may well leave a significant mark on the shaping of tomorrow’s society.
The clearest lesson from the pandemic has been the necessity to be prepared for dis…