Future Priorities 

As a result of its involvement in its ongoing operations and interactions with national, provincial and local authorities, international organizations and development agencies, ADPC has identified a number of disaster risk management priorities that the countries in the Asia region must address in their attainment of sustainable development. These include:

• Mainstreaming of disaster risk management into national development policies and processes (e.g., planning, staffing, budgeting, etc.).

• Assisting provincial and district governments in developing disaster risk management plans and supporting national governments in developing their national disaster risk management information systems.

• Encouraging appropriate legislation and policies for enforcing the incorporation of disaster risk management into development strategies and programs.

• Developing financing mechanisms to support the financial sustainability of disaster risk management outcomes and activities.

• Reducing vulnerabilities of urban population in Asia projected to increase from 30% to 45% of the population by 2015, increasingly putting urban centers at risk.

• Developing and supporting implementation of regional programs on disaster risk management, specifically, ASEAN and SAARC.

• Encouraging and developing increased community participation in mine risk education activities; and providing greater support to victims assistance.

• Converting vulnerable communities into a resource for undertaking disaster management intervention.