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تقرير سنداي: إدارة مخاطر الكوارث من أجل تعزيز القدرة على مجابهة الكوارث في المستقبل

يرى هذا التقرير أن ممارسة إدارة مخاطر الكوارث هي إحدى السمات المحددة للمجتمعات القادرة على الصمود ومجابهة الكوارث ومن ثمّ فإنه ينبغي دمجها – أو « إدراجها » في كافة جوانب التنمية. ويرمي هذا التقرير إلى إثراء معلومات لجنة التنمية بهذه القضية أثناء الاجتماعات السنوية للبنك الدولي وصندوق النقد الدولي لعام 2012 ومساندة النقاش الجاري […]

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Surviving Alone: Improving Assistance to Colombia’s Flood Victims

This Refugees International report highlits shortcomings in the Colombian governtment’s and international agencies’ reponse to the 2010-2011 floods in order to ensure Colombia is better prepared for future flood events. While Colombia has committed to a disaster management framework, the severity of the emergency highlighted gaps in the system including the notable lack of local

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Volcanic Hazard Maps Improve Disaster Preparedness in Colombia

A case study on the importance of effective visualization tools in disaster preparedness, such as volcanic hazard maps, which help public officials and citizens prepare for volcanic emergencies. Volcanic Hazard Maps Improve Disaster Preparedness in Colombia http://geospatial.intergraph.com/Libraries/CaseStudies/Volcanic_Hazard_Maps_Improve_Disaster_Preparedness_in_Colombia.sflb.ashx

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A Feasibility Study on Integrated Community Based Flood Disaster Management of Banke District, Nepal

A joint research study by ICHARM/PWRI and NDRI, Nepal aimed at investigating the root causes of flood disasters in West Rapti river basin in Nepal and devising strategy to manage flood with community-based approach by targeting improvement in the resilience of the community within the broader framework of enhancing livelihood options and poverty alleviation. A

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El Salvador, Program for Prevention and Mitigation of Flood Disasters in the Lower Lempa River Basin

The Lower Lempa River Basin in El Salvador is unique in social terms and in the type of flood hazard it faces. During the civil war, this zone was depopulated. After the war, former combatants from both sides were offered land there for resettlement. A number of NGOs and civil society organisations provided assistance to

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