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Strengthening Risk Governance from the Ground Up: Nepal’s MDRGA Tool in Action

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Authors: Bhesh Parajuli | Cale Johnstone | Anil Rai Local Solutions for Local Risks Disaster risk is most acutely felt—and most effectively managed—at the local level. In Nepal, the rollout of the Municipal Disaster Risk Governance Assessment (MDRGA) Tool is showing how empowering local leadership can lead to systemic change. With the support of the […]

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Case study: A catalyst for strengthening local governance in Nepal

The Municipal Disaster Risk Governance Assessment (MDRGA) Tool empowers municipal authorities to review the current status of disaster risk reduction and management governance, identify and take action on needs and priorities. The tool is a resource developed out of a partnership between IFRC, the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) and the Ministry of Federal Affairs

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Infographic: Nepal’s Municipal Disaster Risk Governance Assessment (MDRGA) tool

The Municipal Disaster Risk Governance Assessment (MDRGA) Tool empowers municipal authorities to review the current status of disaster risk reduction and management governance, identify and take action on needs and priorities. The tool is a resource developed out of a partnership between IFRC, the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) and the Ministry of Federal Affairs

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From Local Infrastructure to National Policies: How the Albanian Red Cross Leads the Way in Building Resilient Communities

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With a rich history spanning over a century, the Albanian Red Cross has been at the forefront of disaster preparedness and response efforts, from addressing local emergencies to promoting long-term community resilience. Fatos Xhengo, the Coordinator of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Program, brings over 30 years of experience to his role. In this DRM

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Flood Resilience in Costa Rica: Impact Brief

With the aim of strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of floods, the Costa Rican Red Cross, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), formed part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance. ZFRA_Impact brief_Costa Rica_ENG-digital This impact brief summarizes the program activities, including 2 fundamental pillars of change, institutional learning

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Flood Resilience in Honduras: Impact Brief

With the aim of strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of floods, the Honduran Red Cross, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), formed part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance. ZFRA_Impact brief_Honduras_ENG-digital This impact brief summarises the program activities, including 3 fundamental pillars of change, institutional learning and recommendations. Learn

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Scaling Up Resilience: How Red Cross of Montenegro is Transforming Flood Preparedness

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From earthquakes and floods to COVID-19 and population movements, the Red Cross of Montenegro plays a pivotal role in bolstering the nation’s capacity to address diverse humanitarian challenges. Beyond immediate crisis response, the Red Cross actively contributes to a more resilient future through its preparedness and risk reduction initiatives. Bringing over 25 years of experience

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Empowering Communities, Influencing National Change: The Mexican Red Cross’ Approach to Flood Resilience

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Leading the way in strengthening community resilience, the Mexican Red Cross is at the forefront of impactful disaster preparedness and risk reduction initiatives across the country. In collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in 2023 the Mexican Red Cross celebrated 10 years of implementation of the Flood Resilience

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