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Disaster Management Act of Bhutan, 2013.

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Disasters Institution Offences/penalties Community management
Geographical area
Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 18 March 2013.
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment and strengthening of institutional capacity for disaster management, the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction, and for integrated and coordinated disaster management focusing on community participation.

Full text
Dzongkha/English
Website
www.nab.gov.bt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Disaster Management Rules and Regulation, 2014.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2014

Keyword: Disasters, Institution, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Early warning system/emergency intervention system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX