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Micro-credit scheme for better livelihood for communities living in disaster prone areas of Kalutara (Sri Lanka)
08 Jan 2009 04:51:00 GMT
 Source: Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) - Thailand
Ms. Padma Karunaratne, ADPC

Website: Website: http://www.unisdr.org/ppew/PPP-bestpractices.pdf

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