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Sustaining the disaster preparedness message: How local information
resource centers on disaster risk reduction may offer
an important contribution to long-term resilience in Myanmar ADPC: Sustaining the disaster preparedness message: How local information <br> resource centers on disaster risk reduction may offer <br> an important contribution to long-term resilience in Myanmar

Published on: 08/27/2013

Language: English

Author(s): Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

Department: Disaster Risk Management System

Type: Impact Stories and Case Studies

File size: 0.32 MB

 

Publication Overview/Description

Work in Kungyangone is part of the bigger picture of disaster risk reduction happening throughout
Myanmar. Recently, national efforts to reduce disaster risk have led to the development of policies
and plans such as, the Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction (MAPDRR) and the drafting of Myanmar’s first Disaster Management Law.

Additionally, the establishment of discussion platforms such as the National Natural Disaster
Preparedness Central Committee and Working Committee, and the Disaster Risk Reduction
Working Group have led to improved disaster risk reduction in terms of management, information
sharing and development planning. The Relief and Resettlement Department takes a leading role in many activities.