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Cities and Flooding
New World Bank guidebook says urban flooding is a serious challenge, with urgent need for better planning to manage risks.
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On February 22, Abhas Jha, lead author of the “Cities and Flooding” guidebook, answered questions in an online discussion on how cities can better prepare for and manage floods. Replay the Q&A

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REPORT- Integrating Gender Issues in Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and Pacific
Women can make a difference in disaster risk management efforts through participation and empowerment in the planning, decision-making and implementation processes.
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OVERVIEW- Disaster Risk Management in EAP
The East Asia and Pacific region suffers greatly from the adverse impacts of natural disasters which have been exacerbated by changing climate, urbanization rates and environmental degradation. The World Bank is supporting post-disaster recovery as well as disaster risk reduction projects.
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KNOWLEDGE - A comprehensive view
Our knowledge program includes international conferences and learning events, the popular Knowledge Notes, and comprehensive reports like Climate Resilient Cities and the Housing Reconstruction Handbook. More


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PARTNERSHIPS - How we work
Bank experts in the region and Washington DC work in partnership with several agencies to assist national governments and regional disaster initiatives. More

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