Incorporating Natural Hazard Assessment and Mitigation into Project Preparation












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Committee of International Development Institutions on the Environment

Contribution of the Department of Regional Development Executive Secretariat for Economic and Social Affairs Organization of American States

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PREFACE

INCORPORATING NATURAL HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION INTO PROJECT PREPARATION - Report to CIDIE members by the Organization of American States

Introduction
Natural Hazard Assessment and Mitigation in the Context of Development Planning and Investment Project Preparation
Existing Development Assistance Agency Roles and Procedures, Structure and Influence
A Strategy for Promoting Natural Hazards Assessment and Mitigation in Investment Projects
A Change in Context
Incentives for Analysis
Assignment of Accountability for Losses
CIDIE Discussion and Future Actions

 

INCORPORATING EARTHQUAKE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION INTO DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PREPARATION - Issues for Discussion

THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES