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The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2007-09 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.

'Effective disaster management through timely hazard identification and risk reduction is a necessity to protect human, economic and environmental resources' said K. T. Hammond, Dep Minister for the Interior....

This publication showcases experiences from various African sub-regions to illustrate the complexity of the problems that African countries face and the multi-faceted approaches that can be adopted to ensure sustainable development.

This publication presents case studies from all over the world about the inputs of women management of natural resources and their impact in the combat against desertification.

With the rise in the incidence of disasters around the world, the Ghanian National Disaster Management Organization has shifted focus towards disaster prevention, said their National Coordinator....

Many disasters in Africa take place in urban areas, affecting millions of people each year. There is therefore an increasing need to understand how the risks from potential disasters develop in urban contexts, and to identify how locally owned processes

There is a strong and increasing recognition of the crucial role of water in sustainable development, but meeting competing demands will require coordinated action and considerable funding. To respond to needs, governments, international organizations

This Resource Guide seeks to assist water professionals, politicians, gender specialists and others in their efforts to provide improved access to water for poor women, children and men all over the world.

The initial Resource Guide was launched during