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National Policy and Strategy on Disaster Risk Management.

Country/Territory
Ethiopia
Document type
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Disasters Risk assessment/management Early warning system/emergency intervention system Financing Climate change Institution Monitoring Local government Flood Water shortage/drought
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Sahel
Entry into force notes
2013-2023.
Abstract

The National Policy and Strategy on Disaster Risk Management is a sectoral national strategic document applicable to the period of 2013-2023. Its main objective is to reduce disaster risks and potential damage caused by a disaster through establishing a comprehensive and coordinated disaster risk management system in the context of sustainable development.

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English