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Safer Cities 19: Promoting Safer Housing Construction through CBDRM ADPC: Safer Cities 19: Promoting Safer Housing Construction through CBDRM

Published on: 11/30/2007

Language: English

Author(s): Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

Department: Resilient Cities and Urban Management

Type: Impact Stories and Case Studies

File size: 1.75 MB

 

Publication Overview/Description

This case study of Da Nang City describes how building safer houses has to be supported by a comprehensive and integrated approach that includes creating a culture of safety through an appropriate institutional framework, community-based disaster risk management, and raising the capacity of home owners and builders.