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Disaster and Emergency Assistance Policy

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Introduction

1. This paper provides an updated policy framework for Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance for disasters and for resulting emergencies. Its specific objectives are to

1. draw lessons from ADB’s experience with disasters and resulting emergency-related assistance;
2. take stock of the latest developments in disaster risk management, including the experiences of other multilateral development banks (MDBs) and international agencies;
3. identify opportunities for broader and sustained interagency coordination and cooperation on disaster and emergency assistance;
4. pay special attention to post-conflict requirements and possible ADB assistance to post-conflict countries;
5. describe the framework and elements of a revised and updated ADB policy on disaster and emergency assistance;
6. examine resource requirements and ways to support disaster and emergency assistance in ADB developing member countries (DMCs); and
7. ensure clear and effective communications with all concerned shareholders in responding to disasters and providing emergency assistance.

2. This paper, prepared with the cooperation of an interdepartmental working group, draws on inputs from ADB departments and offices, public and shareholder consultations, and findings of international and regional meetings concerned with disasters and emergencies in the Asia and Pacific region. Chapter II provides background information, including working definitions and a brief discussion of the consequences of disasters and emergencies in the region. Chapter III provides an overview of existing ADB emergency policies and summarizes ADB disaster and emergency assistance, including loans for rehabilitation, technical, and post-conflict assistance and disaster mitigation and prevention. Chapter IV outlines key strategic issues and presents the revised ADB Policy on Disaster and Emergency Assistance, which supersedes previous policies. Chapter V outlines the paper’s main conclusion, and Chapter VI is the recommendation.

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