Ecuador: Basic references for risk management 2013-2014

This document gathers a series of basic reference material to know and reflect on the progress and challenges of risk management in Ecuador, in the new legal framework established by the Constitution in 2008. The material covered and its participatory nature showcases the interest and effort shared by more than 50 Ecuadorian institutions, mostly comprising the National Decentralized System of Risk Management.

Risk management in Ecuador is a task carried out by citizens and institutions; therefore, the information gathered in this publication has been selected based on its potential use for people and institutions. As general reference, this information serves to guide the actions of international cooperation as a support to national efforts.

This document relied on the support of the European Commission ́Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO), within the action plan of the DIPECHO projects, as well as on the orientation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) staff, that helped promote this effort among the countries in the region.