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Lack of satisfactory progress in mainstreaming disaster risk reduction within development is attributed to various factors. One of the important factor that is often not much appreciated is the inad ... more
ESCAP Project on improving disability measurement and statistics in the Asia Pacfic Region
Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2017
The report looks at the extent and impact of natural disast ... more
Since the start of the pandemic, the region has been hit by multiple natural and biological disa ... more
This reference manual provides in-depth knowledge on the techniques, methodologies and best practices for using geospatial information in support o ... more
Disability at a Glance 2015 focuses on barriers to the employment of persons with disabilities in the Asia- ... more
In the region, it is estimated that there are over 650 million persons with disabilities. However, without accurate, timely and disaggregated data, countries are unable to develop effective policies ... more
Asia remained the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023. Floods ... more
DEVELOPMENT BULLETIN | No.74, June 2011 | Editor: Pamela Thomas | Features and case studies | Progress with implementing conventions and strategies | Progress with capacity building | Progress with ... more
Draft Working Discussion Paper
This technical brief was developed by the UNFPA Global Ageing Network to complement the UN Department of Economic ... more

Guideline on Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction: Early Warning and Accessible Broadcasting

Dion, Betty; Qureshi, Aqeel Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments (GAATES), Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union, Asia Disaster Preparedness Center (2014) C1
- Build community resilience to coastal hazards by improving capacity of inclusive disaster management systems. - Reduce the mortality rate of persons with disabilities in situations of risk. - Raise awareness about inclusive policies, practices ... more
Census Report Volume 4-E
As no census has been undertaken in over 30 years, many aspects of the demographic situation in the country were unknown. Fo ... more
Background paper 9 The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response May 2021