Disaster Risk Management Overview-Afghanistan
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Author(s): Asian Development Bank
Date: 2014
Topics: Basic Services, Humanitarian Assistance
Countries: Afghanistan
This document provides an overview of the (i) disaster risk situation in Afghanistan, including the recent experience in dealing with the 2014 floods; (ii) the legal and institutional framework for disaster risk management (DRM), including a proactive approach to reduce potential adverse impact of all natural hazards; and (iii) the development partners involved in DRM related activities in Afghanistan.