The primary objective of the course is to develop a cadre of local government professionals and development partners sensitive to issues posed by the recurrent hazards. The course intends to enhance knowledge and capacity of local urban authorities, associated NGOs and other stakeholders in streamlining disaster risk reduction in urban development. It will create opportunities for mainstreaming risk reduction as a component of urban governance.
The secondary objective of the training is to build the capacity of national training partner institutions, which will make an attempt to institutionalize the capacity building program on this theme at national level. It will also help communities at risk and NGOs to support the governance and participate in creating safer urban communities and sustainable development through DRR.
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Well-wishers hold portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok March 12, 2009. His Majesty the King has been admitted overnight at Siriraj Hospital before his annual medical ...
