Towards Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into the
Planning Process of Road Construction
ADPC: Towards Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into the <br> Planning Process of Road Construction
Published on: 02/02/2013
Language: English
Author(s): National Disaster Coordinating Council and Department of Public Works and Highways, Philippines
Department: Safer Development Planning and Implementation
Type: Technical Papers
File size: 0.06 MB
The Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) on Disaster Management under its program on Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development (MDRD) have identified Roads and
Infrastructure, Agriculture, Education, Health, Housing and Financial Services as priority sectors to initiate mainstreaming disaster risk reduction. With the massive infrastructure development in Asia underpinned by the investment in highways, roads and bridges, prioritizing the Road Sector is certainly a necessity.