The unit looks at Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) approaches appropriate in Asia-Pacific and other world regions; examines the capacity of government and non-government systems to address the reduction of risks and disaster losses and cope with the development challenges that are brought about by disaster events; and analyses international DRR frameworks and partnerships.
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Daniel McAvoy is a Lecturer in Humanitarian Assistance. He has worked in humanitarian responses in Iraq, Kosovo, Indonesia and the Pacific for a range of organisations.
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