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Mapping of urban resilience initiatives and relevance to the MENA region

As national Governments struggle to address the scale of disasters and the increased preparedness needs at all levels, there has been a push for more proactive measures to be taken by local government. Over the last decade, the main disaster risk reduction actors as well as other organizations involved with local governments and community groups […]

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UNISDR’s DRR work in the MENA region:

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UNISDR’s mandate: UNISDR was established in 1999 as a dedicated secretariat to facilitate the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN agency for ISDR). UNISDR’s mandate has been defined by a number of United Nations General Assembly Resolutions, the most notable of which is “to serve as the focal point in the United

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World Bank’s DRR work in the MENA region:

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World Bank’s mandate: The World Bank Group has two ambitious goals: end extreme poverty within a generation and boost shared prosperity. It offers support to developing countries through policy advice, research and analysis, and technical assistance. It supports capacity development and sponsors, hosts, or participates in many conferences and forums on issues of development, often

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Disaster Risk Reduction in the Middle East and North Africa

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The MENA Regional risk context: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is affected by some of the most acute and complex humanitarian emergencies in the world, primarily the result of armed conflict and other protracted violence. The conflicts in Iraq, Libya, Palestine, Syria and Yemen have in recent years led to large-scale humanitarian

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The Arab League and DRR work in the MENA region

Gavin

The Arab League: The League of Arab States, or Arab League, is a voluntary association of countries whose peoples are mainly Arabic speaking or where Arabic is an official language. The League’s main goal is to “draw closer the relations between member States and co-ordinate collaboration between them, to safeguard their independence and sovereignty, and

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The African Union and DRR work in the Middle East

Gavin

The African Union: The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was founded in 1963, with the objectives “to promote the unity and solidarity of African states; coordinate and intensify their cooperation and efforts to achieve a better life for the peoples of Africa; safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States; rid the continent of

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The Gulf Cooperation Council and DRR work in the MENA region

Gavin

The Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a “political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. The GCC was established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in May 1981. The purpose of the GCC is to achieve unity among its members based on

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Putting Power into Resilience: Case Studies from around the World

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This report presents nine case studies that illustrate the principles of Christian Aid’s Resilience Framework, and put the risks and opportunities it addresses into context. The first three case studies demonstrate the principles of the Resilience Framework. Community-led participatory vulnerability and capacity assessments (PVCAs) is exemplified by initiatives to facilitate inclusive decision making in Burkina

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Environmental Migration in Morocco: Stocktaking, Challenges and Opportunities

Rofaida

Environmental and climatic factors not only account for migration to Morocco from sub-Saharan Africa, but also for movements out of and within the country, especially to the major coastal cities. With the severe impacts of climate change expected to rise in intensity in the coming decades, sudden-onset events, such as floods and storms, as well

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Briefing note: Comparative Review of the First Aid App

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The briefing paper examines the adoption of the First Aid App by Red Cross National Societies under the Universal App Program. Specifically, it provides an outline of the program and the experiences of some of the National Societies in adopting the app in their local contexts.

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Middle East and North Africa

Mapping of urban resilience initiatives and relevance to the MENA region

UNISDR’s DRR work in the MENA region:

World Bank’s DRR work in the MENA region:

Disaster Risk Reduction in the Middle East and North Africa

The Arab League and DRR work in the MENA region

The African Union and DRR work in the Middle East

The Gulf Cooperation Council and DRR work in the MENA region

Environmental Migration in Morocco: Stocktaking, Challenges and Opportunities

Briefing note: Comparative Review of the First Aid App

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