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Japan’s systematic investments in seismic safety and tsunami preparedness saved countless lives during the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Japan and the World Bank have launched a collaborative project to share Japan’s knowledge on disaster risk management and reconstruction with countries across the world.
Japan and World Bank partner on Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Exchange
Closing the Loop: Concrete steps to Tackle Disasters
Watch the video: Closing the Loop: Integrated Action For Disaster Resilience

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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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Jan 30, 2012DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and World Bank officially start flood mitigation project (Press Release)
Jan 17, 2012World Bank Supports Flood Mitigation Efforts in Jakarta (Press Release)
Jan 17, 2012Rehabilitating waterways in Indonesia’s capital to mitigate flood risks (Feature Story)
  
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