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11th Community Based Disaster Management Course (CBDM) operated by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Objectives of this course are to examine different disaster management models and approches and analyse validity of community based approches, to introduce various participatory tools in risk assessment and practice them in a chosen disaster based community, to identify various risk reduction measures that can be undertaken by the community and translate these measures into community level action plan, to learn lessons by providing an opportunity for sharing experience. The aim of the course is to promote understanding of community based approches to Disaster Management through sharing of systematized knowledge, information and experience. Course Type Classroom based five modules and field level exercises CourseDuration Approximately 90 hours Course Cost Tution Fee: US $ 2000, including cost of books & materials, Board & Lodging US 30-35 (single) US 15-20 (sharing) per night. Course Schedule July 21 to Augest 02, 2003 in Bangkok Course Audience Local Government Officials, Emergency response agencies and emergency planners. UN agencies and international and local NGOs working in the field of disasters and development. Private sector involved in local level disaster management.