The special edition of ADPC's Asian Disaster Management News captures perspectives of a number of experts on the topical issue of engaging private sector in disaster risk reduction.

"The role of the private sector will be key when deciding national priorities in reducing disaster risks and preparing for unpredicted, yet manageable disasters in years to come," reflects Aslam Perwaiz, Head of ADPC's Disaster Management Systems Department in the Cover Story.

The newsletter features articles by The Asia Foundation, Stephan Huppertz from German International Cooperation (GIZ), Vikram Rao from AGT International, Masahiko Haraguchi and Dr. Upmanu Lall from Columbia University, and Rinske Geerlings from Business As Usual, among several other experts from around the world.

Through the special edition of its newsletter, ADPC aims to facilitate further discussion on the topic of private sector’s role disaster risk management at the 6th Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangkok on 22−26 June 2014.