Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction

Contribution To Hyogo Framework Of Action

Country: Nepal

Sector: Disaster Risk Reduction

The case study highlights that community-based disaster risk reduction activities in the Kailali district have contributed to the HFA’s strategic priorities and objectives by:

Ensuring that disaster risk reduction is a priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation
Identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks, and carrying out early warn-
ing systems
Supporting knowledge, education and innovation to build a culture of safety and resilience
Reducing underlying risk factors
Increasing preparedness for effective response and recovery

Nepal Disaster Risk Case Study
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