National platforms for disaster reduction: study on current status of disaster reduction, institutional arrangements and potential for national platforms for disaster reduction in 3 South and South East Asian countries
Modern societies are exposed to a number of natural, technological and environmental risks. Hence it is a prerequisite to increase awareness among members of society of such risks, and to expand the understanding and perception of disaster risk reduction (DRR). This requires the involvement of people who possess a wide range of professional skills and abilities that are essential for a comprehensive and sustained approach to a truly national commitment to disaster reduction.