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Enhancing forecast-based disaster response in Nepal

Summary

Implementation of humanitarian actions in advance of a disaster event is a new approach to enhance overall effectiveness of disaster responses. Early actions following forecasts and early warnings can significantly reduce disaster losses and the cost of disaster recovery. Evidence from pilot projects reveal potential to integrate forecast-based humanitarian actions into disaster preparedness planning

Category:

Journal


Writer:

Dinnath Bhandari, Binod Prasad Parajuli, Puja Shakya


Publisher:

New Angle, Nepal Journal of Social Science and Public Policy


Published Year:

2021