Analysis of disaster risk management in Colombia: a contribution to the creation of public policies

  Available online: http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/648501468241191283/Analysis-of-disaste [...]

This document evaluates the progress of risk management in Colombia proposes recommendations that will enable the Government to set up public policies in this area on a short-and long-term basis. It defines a set of recommendations so that disaster risk management becomes a State policy, emphasizing that improving land use and land occupation conditions is a priority in reducing the impact of disasters. The technical analysis included in the report is intended for those responsible for implementing disaster risk management policies, as well as professionals, researchers, and experts in the subject.

Language(s): English

Tags: Natural hazards ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Urban zone ; Earthquake ; Flood ; Landslide ; Colombia Add tag