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Course on Urban Disaster Mitigation (UDM)
operated by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
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The course aims to provide enhanced understanding of the range of options available to urban authorities in reducing and managing risk from natural and manmade hazards, provide an appreciation of the cost and benefits of various measures and successful approches to implementation. The course philosophy is based on the understanding that fast growing Asian urban centers represent a growing vulnerability to disasters. As per the projections, by the year 2000, half the world`s population will live in urban areas crowded into 3% of the earth`s land. 17 of the world`s 20 largest cities will be in developing countries. 13 of them , that are prone to natural hazards, would have a population in the 10 to 25 million range, 9 of which are in Asia. However, properly managed, cities also represent a critical opportunity to mitigate the damage from natural hazards and vast economic opportunities.
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| Course Type | Classroom based training | | CourseDuration | 2 weeks | | Course Cost | Tution Fee: US $ 2000, boarding lodging: US $ 750, Travel (c/o participant) | | Course Schedule | Every Year | | Course Audience | Administrators and Officials from Provincial and City administrations. Senior and mid level managers of National level Ministries, departments and institutions dealing with Urban Planning, Development, Housing, Infrastructure, and NGOs. |
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