Who is responsible for implementation of disaster risk reduction and HFA?
Q. Who of the following is/are responsible for implementation of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 at all levels?
1) Regional organizations
2) Local governance bodies
3) International organizations- Published on 02 Nov 16a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 3
- Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 outlines who is responsible for implementing disaster risk reduction (DRR) and the HFA at all levels: state, regional and international organizations.
- States are responsible for developing national coordination mechanisms, etc.
- Regional organizations are responsible for Promoting regional programmes for disaster risk reduction, etc.
- International organizations are responsible for strengthening the capacity of the United Nations system to assist disaster-prone developing countries with disaster risk reduction initiatives, etc.