Disaster Mitigation
in Asia

30 April 2006  
Issue No. 34

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

The Program for Hydro-meteorological Disaster Mitigation in Secondary Cities in Asia (PROMISE), funded by USAID/OFDA, commenced from October 2005. Through consultations with a number of ADPC partners, five project countries have been selected – Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam – for implementing demonstration projects in each country in a highly vulnerable city with recent history of hydro-meteorological disasters. Other components of the program consist of capacity building, risk management advocacy, networking and dissemination initiatives in the selected countries. The objective of the program is to contribute towards reduction of vulnerability of urban communities through enhanced preparedness and mitigation of hydro-meteorological disasters in South and Southeast Asia. The processes of finalizing project proposals, and formulating strategies for project implementation are ongoing and city demonstration projects are expected to commence during February-March 2006.

PROMISE Activities for April and May 2006 :

• PAKISTAN - An Institutional and financial assessment of the PROMISE-Pakistan local partner organization AKPBSP and review of project locations were conducted on 17-20 April 2006. Project proposal and Budget has been finalized.
• PHILIPPINES - A follow-up meeting with the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical System Services Administration (PAGASA) was set on the last week of April. The purpose of the meeting was to finalize arrangements for partnership for the development and maintenance of the Early Warning System for Dagupan City. Initial discussion on setting up the Disaster Information Management System (DMIS) was held on 23 April 2006. The CBDRM and PRA training for 8 selected communities was tentatively re-scheduled on the last week of May 2006. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) was contacted to assist in providing  information regarding liquefaction which contributes to worsening of flood impacts and situation in Dagupan City. The input from PHIVOLCS will be integrated in the community trainings that will be conducted.
• SRI-LANKA - A handbook on Community Based Disaster Risk Management was reviewed by Sarvodaya officers, relevant NGOs, Governments officers and other community members and was translated into local language. A training on CBDRM was also conducted for relevant community trainers. An awareness program on flood, disaster preparedness and capacity building was provided for Kalutara district staff. The project and district officers conducted a project visit and site observation. On May 2006, a Preparedness and Mitigation Action Planning Workshop is scheduled to take place.
• VIETNAM - The Vietnamese partner has completed the survey methodology and the questionnaire for the Participatory Vulnerability Assessment (PVA). They have identified ward-based researchers (enumerators) and assessed their capacity to implement the survey. A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) among district-level mass organizations and the District Committee for Flood and Storm Control of the project demonstration of Da Nang City were held on PVA. The PVA syrvey methodology and questionnaire were submitted to the focused group for discussion, and to the PC for comment.

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A. FROM THE REGION

(1) United Nations helps train DHL Disaster Response Team

SINGAPORE/ NEW YORK, 21 April (OCHA) - The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) today took part in launching the DHL Disaster Response Team (DRT) in Singapore. The DRT is a pool of some 80 DHL experts, specially trained to ensure that relief supplies reach people quickly and effectively in the case of a major natural disaster.

See website for detailed information  More>>

(2) Rebuilding Lives in Pakistan

17 April 2006, World Bank - Pakistan turned an important corner in helping earthquake-affected communities when the government officially launched the reconstruction phase titled "Rebuilding Lives". The World Bank approved US$870 million for earthquake-related support shortly after the disaster and for the last six months, it has been working with Pakistan’s government to devise housing reconstruction and livelihood strategies.

To view press release, please follow link More>>

(3) Mekong River Commission: Improved warning systems key theme for 4th Flood Forum

The Mekong River Commission's Regional Flood Management and Mitigation Centre will hold its 4th Annual Mekong Flood Forum from 18-19 May 2006 at the Angkor Century Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The theme of this year's forum is " Improving Flood Forecasting and Warning Systems for Flood Management and Mitigation in the Lower Mekong Basin".

For detailed information, please see More>>

 B. CALLS FOR SUBMISSION
 

(4) Call for Application: Small Grants Program - U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System (IOTWS) Program

The U.S. Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System (ITOTWS) Program announces its second call for small grants application. The objective of the IOTWS Small Grants Program (SGP) is to provide opportunities for partner organizations to conduct activities to support or enhance program implementation under Program Areas 3 and 4 in one or more of the five focus countries of the US IOTWS Program. USAID and the PI are responsible for the design and implementation of a small grants program to provide grants to local implementing partners supporting activities of the US IOTWS Team and to help catalyze and replicate pilot activities at the sub-national level in a manner that will contribute to the on-the-ground disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response. The SGP will complement the overall end-to-end early warning system with downstream, sustainable projects.

Grant amounts can be USD 25,000 or USD 100,000. The next round SGP application will be closing by mid-June.

The Request for Applications and Small Grants manual are available for download at  http://www.iotws.org/grants

(5) Call for Application: 5th DIPECHO Action Plan for Asia

The fourth DIPECHO Action Plan for South East Asia was approved at the end of 2004 for projects to be implemented in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Timor Leste and Vietnam. Implementation of projects started in early 2005 is coming to an end within the next few months. DIPECHO guidelines have now been published on the ECHO website and is inviting partners and key stakeholders in disaster risk reduction to submit proposals. The programmes, projects and activities that will be supported will be multi-faceted, but the emphasis for DIPECHO will remain on the promotion of community-based disaster preparedness initiatives and small-scale works, with some advocacy components. Proposals for the support of operations in the following countries will be considered eligible under the Fifth DIPECHO Action Plan: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Timor Leste, the Philippines and Vietnam (Thailand is only considered eligible under proposals for SEA regional programme).

The deadline for the receipt of applications is 31 May 2006. For further details of DIPECHO Guidelines, please visit   or contact Beatrice Miege, the desk officer in charge < Miege@cec.eu.in > or ECHO Bangkok, Marc Gordon, DIPECHO South East Asia Technical Assistant ta02@echo-bangkok.org

(6) Call for Abstract(s)/Paper(s): 5th International Conference on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering

To pursue the  objectives and mission of the " Open Alliance of UNESCO-UNDP-UN/ISDR-IEEES, on Earthquake Risk Reduction in Developing Countries" IIEES is pleased to announce its 5th International Conference on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering in Tehran, Iran on 14-16 May 2006. The gathering will bring together professionals from a broad range of disciplines committed to reducing impact of earthquakes on the built environment.

Prospective authors wishing to participate in the conference are invited to submit the extended abstract(s) to the conference coordinator by 1 July 2006. Topics to be addressed include Seismotectonic, Seismology, Earthquake Prediction, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Structural Earthquake Engineering, Risk Management, Socio-economic and Public Awareness.

Please visit website for abstract and full paper guidelines  http://www.iiees.ac.ir/SEE5/ > or contact Dr. M. Mokhtar, SEE-5 Coordinator at  SEE5@iiees.ac.ir

C.   CONFERENCES AND COURSES

(7) First International Conference on Monitoring, Simulation, Prevention and Remediation of Dense and Debris Flow, Rhodes, Greece, 7-9 June 2006

On 7-9 June 2006, the Wessex Institute of Technology, UK and Technological Education Institute of Kavala, Greece will be organizing the First International Conference on Monitoring, Simulation, Prevention and Remediation of Dense and Debris Flows. The meeting will study fundamental mechanical principles as well as rheological properties, and phenomenological aspects of debris flows. Particular focus will be given to modeling techniques and case studies. The conference will also address the problem of debris flows disaster mitigation using structural and non-structural measures.

Please see website for further information  http://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2006/debris06/

(8) 16th World Conference on Disaster Management,  18-21 June 2006, Toronto, Canada

The theme of the 2006 conference is "The Changing Face of Disaster Management - A Global Perspective." The conference is being organized by the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) in partnership with the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and  Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI). The purpose of this conference is to listen and learn, plan and prepare, and educate and exchange views on the lessons to be learned from all disciplines of disaster and emergency management.

Please see website for further conference details http://www.wcdm.org/

(9) The Third Session of the World Urban Forum , 19-23 June 2006, Vancouver, Canada

The Government of Canada will be partnering with the UN-HABITAT to host this historic biennial meeting. "Our Future: Sustainable Cities-Turning Ideas into Action" is the theme meeting for this event. This gathering aims to identify solutions to the critical problems facing the cities around the globe. The program elements include dialogues, plenary sessions and keynote addresses, debates, round table discussion and networking and training events.

For further information and general queries, please send your email to wuf@unhabitat.org or visit  http://www.wuf3-fum3.ca/newsletter/newsletter.htm

(10) Risk Analysis 2006: Fifth International Conference on Computer Simulation in Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation , 19-21 June 2006, Malta

Risk Analysis 2006 is the fifth in the popular conference series on " Computer Simulation in Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation". The conference is concerned with covering all aspects of risk analysis and hazard mitigation, ranging from specific assessment of risk mitigation associated with both natural and anthropogenic hazards. Engineers and managers involved in the development of simulated risk analysis as well as researchers in academia and industry are encouraged to attend. This meeting will act as an interdisciplinary forum for discussion of problems of common interest. Risk 2006 will include a special session on MultiRISK. This session aims to address multiple hazards and consequent risks which endanger a local community or region by a combination of various processes. Presentations are encouraged addressing new conceptual approaches as well as case studies for problem-solutions.

For further information,  please see http://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2006/risk06/

(11)  United Nations/ESA/Zambia Regional Workshop on the Applications of Global Navigation Satellite System Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa, 26-30 June 2006, Lusaka, Zambia

This Regional Workshop which will take place in Lusaka, Zambia will focus on the applications of global navigation satellite system technologies that benefit the social and economic growth of the Sub-Saharan African countries, aims at action planning for implementing specific applications for the region. The Office for the Outer Space Affairs of the United Nations and the Government of the Republic of Zambia are responsible for organizing the workshop. Sponsorship of the Workshop is still open to interested entities.

Please see website for detailed workshop information http://www.oosa.unvienna.org/SAP/gnss/index.html  or contact Ms. Ayoni Oyeneyin, UN Office for Outer Space Affairs at < ayoni.oyeneyin@unvienna.org > for nomination and funding, Ms. Sharafat Gadimova, UNOOSA for the workshop agenda and programme and Ms. Beatrice Mwape, the Central Board of Health (workshop focal point) at < bmwape@cboh.org.zm >  or < bmwape2002@yahoo.com>

(12) Conference on Geoinformation for Development (gi4dev), Bridging the divide through partnerships, 7 July 2006, Salzburg, Austria

gi4dev is one thematic focus of the annual AGIT Symposium, Every year the AGIT Symposium attracts more than 1,000 participants from all field within Applied Geoinformatics. The conference addresses people working the the overlapping fields of geoinformation, development co-operation and technology transfer.  Practitioners and scientists are invited to participate, to share experiences and to strengthen exchange and networks. The conference will cover topics on (1) Geoinformation for development - what are the pressing issues? (2) Methodologies and tools and (3) Institutional requirements.

Visit website for further conference information < http://www.agit.at/en/gi4dev/index.asp >

(13) Regional Training Course on Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM), 17-28 July 2006, Bangkok, Thailand

Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) provides an opportunity for participants to acquire skills and obtain knowledge on “how to” design and implement programs to reduce disaster risks and vulnerability and build community capacity to promote a ‘culture of safety.’ Through exercises and simulations they will practice risk assessment and risk management planning. The participants will also have a chance to learn about globally acknowledged programs and projects on community based disaster risk management from leaders of these initiatives. In particular the cases will include examples from the South Asia, South East Asia and Pacific regions. The course is being organized by the Training Resource Group (TRG) of ADPC.

For more information on the course, please contact the Training Resource Group Leader at: < tedadpc@adpc.net >

(14) The 7th International Symposium on GIS and Computer Cartography for Coastal Zone Management, 12-16 July 2006, Wollongong and Sydney New South Wales, Australia

CoastGIS 2006 is the seventh in a series of international conferences on research and the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to the marine and coastal zone. The idea for a series of symposia entitled CoastGIS was born from the collaboration of the International Cartographic Association’s Commission on Marine Cartography and the International Geographical Union’s Commission on Coastal Systems. The Local Organising Committee of CoastGIS’06 has been offered a small bursary to be used to assist bona fide research students from developing countries to attend CoastGIS’06.

Emailed submissions can be sent to Ron Furness at< rfurness@ozemail.com.au> and must reach him by midnight on 30th April 2006. Applicants should seek a return email delivery receipt to ensure their application is received by the due date. Symposium information can be viewed at <http://www.uow.edu.au/science/eesc/conferences/coastgis06.html >

(15) National School and Community Safety Summit 2006, Las Vegas, Nevada, 24-28 July 2006

"Learning from our past, Preparing for our future" is this year's summit theme. A full scale emergency response drill will be conducted in conjunction with the conference by Clark County (Las Vegas) School District and the Clark County Metro Police. The drill will feature some of the newest technology available to both schools and communities and will be the largest school crisis response drill ever conducted in the US. Presentations on lessons learned, newest and latest information on conducting tabletop exercises, media management skills, and related emergency planning issues for schools and community safety leaders will be presented.

For further details , please see website < http://www.schoolsafety911.com/event.htm>

(16) 2nd Symposium on Disaster Mitigation: EXPO Disaster 2006: Panama World Showcase for the Risk Management Industry, 3-6 August 2006, Panama

The 2nd Symposium on Disaster Mitigation will cover sessions on (1) Disaster mitigation techniques for urban cities (2) Disaster economics (3) Reconstruction after disaster (4) New building codes (5) Dissertation of FEMA official as to effects of hurricane Katrina (6) Disaster mitigation techniques at the workplace (7) Pro-active risk management vs Re-active risk management and (8) New technology. The symposium will be conducted under the core concept of EXPO 2006: Panama World Showcase for the Risk Management Industry.

Visit website for further information  http://ipmd.tripod.com/english/symposium.html

(17) International Disaster Reduction Conference (IDRC), 27 August –1 September 2006, Davos, Switzerland

The conference will address different kinds of risks (e.g. risks due to natural hazards, technical risks, biological and chemical risks, but also pandemics, terrorism, climate change, endemic risks, etc.). A truly integrated and participative approach is planned to ensure that the valuable lessons learned about risk reduction from a wide spectrum of fields are applied correctly for the benefit of communities, countries and regions. The IDRC Davos 2006 will be a valuable forum and strategic platform for the world’s risk management community. The program will include topical plenary sessions and panel debates, scientific and policy-oriented thematic sessions, special regional sessions for Africa, Asia, North and Latin America and Europe and side events organized by different international and national organizations, exhibits, and special recognition of international pioneers in risk reduction.

For further conference information, please visit  http://www.davos2006.ch/IDRC_extfirstann.pdf

(18) First European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (1ECEES), 3-8 September 2006 Geneva, Switzerland

The First European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (1ECEES) 2006 is a joint event of the 13th European Conference on Earthquake Engineering (EAEE) and 30th General Assembly of the European Seismological Commission (ESC). This conference will provide excellent opportunities for exchanges between seismologists and earthquake engineers. A comprehensive grant program, financed by the Swiss Government, will support the participation of students and young researchers from economically weak countries.

For more information about the conference, please see < http://www.ecees.org/ >

(19) 4th International Course on Hospital Emergency Preparedness and Response (HEPR-4), 18-22 September 2006, Bangkok, Thailand

This course by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is designed to assist health personnel, both administrative and medical to prepare health care facilities and personnel to respond effectively to internal or community emergencies that involve large numbers of casualties. This will enable hospitals and health facilities in general to develop well designed facility-specific plans to increase their ability to respond to emergencies.

Please contact the Public Health Emergencies team , Mr. Frederick John Abo, Technical Manager < fjbabo@adpc.net> or Mr. Sanjeeb Shakya, Coordinator                             < sanjeeb@adpc.net> for course informtion or see website for details < http://www.adpc.net/phe/phe_data/PHE_HEPRBr.pdf >

(20) International Civil Engineering Education Congress 2006 (ICEEC 2006) and 7th National Civil Engineering Education Congress (7th NCEEC), 19-20 October 2006, Angeles City, Philippines

The International Civil Engineering Education Congress 2006 and 7th National Civil Engineering Education Congress are organized with the aim to review and update experts and knowledge addressed in the civil engineering education so that a new breed of civil engineers are nurtured in tertiary education institutions capable to respond timely and effectively to the changes and challenges in the profession. Civil engineering educators and researchers officials and decision makers of universities and colleges,  planning, development and capacity building professionals; and specialists on ICT applications in education are invited to join and participate to these events.

For further conference information, please send your email to < iceec_2006@yahoo.com >

(21) Refresher Course on Earthquake Vulnerability Reduction in Cities (EVRC) focusing on the use of spatial geodata, 24 October- 6 November 2006, Bangkok, Thailand

The refresher course focuses on earthquake vulnerability reduction and the role of geo-information and earth science within this process. The course centers on the contribution of earth science spatial information in the process of earthquake risk management and it has the following objectives: (1) to communicate the current state of the art in geodynamics and seismology, earth observation, geo-engineering, geophysics, GIS modeling and decision support for earthquake risk assessment; (2) to strengthen the knowledge and skills of earth scientists from Southeast Asia in the use of spatial information for earthquake hazard assessment (3) to improve the understanding of the role and responsibilities of the various stakeholders in earthquake disaster risk management and to discuss the various methods for earthquake hazard and risk assessment and earthquake vulnerability reduction (4) to demonstrate to the participants the design and set-up of a disaster management information system (5) to strengthen connections with the ITC alumni and (6) to strengthen connections between ITC, AIT, ADPC and other partners in the region.

The course is intended for the following persons: ITC alumni in the fields of Geoinformatics, Geo-information Management, Urban Planning and Land Administration and Earth Resources and Environmental Geosciences; Representatives from government organizations and NGO's responsible for disaster management in cities prone to earthquake hazards on the Mekong region; Participants to the 6th Asian Seismological Conference; Members of the staff of participating Universities in the CASITA and BRIDGE projects. Women in related fields are encouraged to apply.  

The course is being jointly organized by the ITC-The Netherlands, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and the Asian Institute of Technology. Interested participants may contact Dr. Mark van der Meijdi, ITC-Netherlands Course Coordinator <meijdi@itc.nl.nl> and/or  Ms. Clarence Carlos, ADPC contact person <clarence@adpc.net >.

 Visit website for details: < http://www.itc.nl/education/refresher_courses/2006/thailand.asp >

(22) 9th International Conference on Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI-9), 6-10 November 2006, Santiago Chile

The theme for the 9th International Conference of the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure is " Spatial Information: Tool for reducing poverty". This conference will provide an occasion for interaction and cooperation among disciplines that use and develop spatial technologies and databases and with policy-makers at local, regional and global levels. GSDI-9 will also provide opportunities to participate in and attend plenary sessions, technical sessions and commercial exhibits.

For more information, please visit conference website http://www.gsdi9.cl/

(23) 6th Asian Seismological Commission (ASC) VI General Assembly and Symposium on Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation, 7-10 November 2006, Bangkok, Thailand

“Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation” is this year's 6th ASC conference theme. The events are being organized by the Asian Seismological Commission (ASC), IASPEI with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), National Earthquake Committee of Thailand (NECT), Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC). Apart from the conference, symposium sessions on different scientific themes will also take place. The ASC organizing committee is inviting scientists, seismologists, geophysicists, geologists, and earthquake engineers as well as experts from concerned institutions, agencies, and organizations to contribute and participate in these events.

Please visit 6th ASC General Assembly website for details http://asc1996.netfirms.com/asc2006/symposium.htm or send an email to the ASC Secretariat at <asc2006_loc@tmd.go.th > or <asc2006_loc@yahoo.co.th>

(24)  34th Regional Course on Disaster Management (DMC-34),  6-24 November 2005, Bangkok, Thailand

The purpose of this course is to provide comprehensive disaster management knowledge and skills to enhance the capabilities of executive managers who have key disaster management responsibilities. It is designed to enable professionals working in disaster management, development and donor agencies to effectively integrate disaster management into their development programs and policies. Participants will be encouraged to develop key skills and adopt proactive attitudes through participation in interactive 
lectures and reflection on a range of key issues raised during discussions and practical  activities. The course is being organized by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) under the Resource Training Group.

For additional course information, please see  http://www.adpc.net/training/brochure/DMC-34brochure.pdf  >

(25) International Conference on Urban Millennium Partnership for the Management of Disasters, 13-15 November 2006, Mumbai, India

The main objectives of this international conference is to bring together Governments, Mayor, Commissioners, practitioners, academicians, NGOS, other stakeholders and decision-makers on an international platform to deliberate on the nature of disasters that confront the world especially cities today.The conferenc shall broadly be trisected into general disaster management principles that can be applicable to all kind of disasters. This would focus on such subjects as follows: Criteria for safer cities, Environmental help in emergencies, Community based disaster  management, Shelter and supply chain management in disasters, Trauma Handling and Comprehensive capacity building.

The conference is being organized in partnership with the Local Authorities Confronting Disasters and Emergencies (LACDE) and the All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG).

Visit website for conference details http://www.aiilsg.org/centerasp/inteconf.asp >

(26) Flow Regimes from International Experimental and Network Data (FRIEND) 2006 Conference, 27 November-1 December 2006, Havana, Cuba

The objective of the conference is to present the results of the UNESCO FRIEND (Flow Regimes from International Experimental and Network Data) research programme that has stimulated international cooperation to meet local and regional needs. Topics for conference include Hydrological data, Biophysical processes, Prediction and forecasting of hydrological extremes, Hurricane impacts, Large-scale hydroclimatological variability, Climate change impacts and Capacity Building.

For detailed information, please see <http://www.friend-amigo.org/conferencia2006/>.

D.  USEFUL RESOURCES

(27) Reducing the Risk of Disasters-Helping to Achieve Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Vulnerable World: A DFID policy paper

This paper summarizes DFID's policy on disaster risk reduction as it applies to natural and technological disasters. It sets out the key element of disaster risk reduction and why it is important. This paper also relates to how DFID works at the regional level and within the international system. It also reflects the increasing priority of DFID and the rest of the UK Government accords to risk management. It also builds on DFID work including in disaster response, livelihoods, food security and social protection.

Visit website to view policy paper < http://www.unisdr.org/news/DFID-reducing-risk-of-disasters.pdf >

(28) PAHO/WHO Annual Report on Disaster Reduction

The report touches upon a broad spectrum of activities carried out by the Pan American Health Organization's Area on Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief. The activities described are organized into four chapters (expected results). These results were pursued through various means, including capacity building and training, publications, collaborations and expert technical consultations, partnerships and more.

To download, please follow the link 
http://www.disaster-info.net/AnnualReport05/index.htm

(29) Hazards of Nature, Risks to Development: IEG Assessment of World Bank Response for Natural Disasters: Calls for Paradigm Shift in Addressing Disasters

This report by the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) is the first comprehensive assessment of World Bank assistance for natural disasters. The report concludes that is is possible to anticipate where many natural disasters will strike, yet expresses concerns that the World Bank's disaster assistance efforts are under utilizing these vita lifesaving forecasts.

To download, please follow the link http://www.worldbank.org/ieg/naturaldisasters/?intcmp=5251483

(30) Towards Regional Cooperative Mechanisms for Managing Floods and Drought in Asia and the Pacific Using Space Technology

This study examines gaps between operational needs, institutional capabilities and space technology applications for disaster management and outlines the need for national policies and capacity building mechanisms to bridge the gap. Priority applications such as risk assessment, improvements in early warning systems and multitasking emergency communication networks are identified. UNESCAP's distinct role in harnessing the potential of space technology in developing and least developed countries with critical vulnerability and constrained institutional capabilities are also presented.

To view report, please visit  More>>

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