Date Published:
Mar 06, 2012
Category:
Policy Notes
Focus Area(s):
Author(s):
Code:
PN 2011-05

The Philippines` geographical location makes it a disaster-prone country. In the Southeast Asian region, it ranks the highest in terms of the multiple climate hazard index measure. Given that the country`s local communities take the brunt of the effects of disasters, this Policy Note offers suggestions for local governments in building their local capacity in disaster risk reduction and management.



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