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Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in Sub-national Development and Physical Planning in the Philippines

The Philippines is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries with a recorded total of 373 disaster incidents from 1905 to 2006, or about 4 incidents per year.

Each year, billions of pesos are spent aiding typhoon victims and repairing damaged infrastructure nationwide. This significantly impedes the country’s social and economic development.

Flood Causes in DKI Jakarta

DKI Jakarta is one of disaster prone Province in Indonesia. It known for its multi hazards, include: fire, flood and earthquake. Yet amongst of all, flood is the most frequent hazard that happened in this Province every year with main causes both nature and human

Flood Management in Urban City of DKI Jakarta

December 2007

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Disaster preparedness training through puppetry

Teaching children about disaster preparedness is a potentially sensitive endeavour – how to capture the attention of children without alarming them?

A partnership between Trocaire, JRS, No Strings, Cordaid and IDEP Foundation, has resulted in a delightful and innovative solution. This group of NGOs has developed a series of short films portraying puppets experiencing various disaster situations, as well as one promoting peace designed for use in conflict areas. The films are expected to be a great hit with both children and adults alike, having had input from Kathy Mullen, one-time principal performer with the popular puppet based TV show The Muppet Show.