Master Plan for prevention and mitigation of natural calamities 2005-2009.

The Master Plan for prevention and mitigation of natural calamities (PDPMCN) is an integral part of the poverty reduction strategy. Specifically, the Government Programme 2005 to 2009 recognizes that natural disasters and their destructive effects exacerbate the situation of absolute poverty. That is why the Government has defined in its Programme the following objectives: Reduce the number of human victims and loss of property; Consolidate the culture of prevention; Provide the country with means of prevention and mitigation. In order for these objectives to be met, the Government has identified the following actions: Carry out mapping of risk zones; Strengthen the early warning system; Mobilize resources for prevention and mitigation of the effects of natural disasters; Strengthen inter-sectoral institutional coordination; Strengthen regional and international coordination, particularly in the management of river basins; Create a database that allows the accomplishment of the studies in the areas of the climate and their impacts; Promote the construction and use of water storage systems in drought areas for human, animal and irrigation purposes; Intensify training and civic education actions.