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Project in Pakistan Training and Capacity Enhancement of Local Governments in the Earthquake Affected Areas of Pakistan (ADRRN Project)
On 8th October 2005, an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale hit the northern provinces of Pakistan. Extensive damages were reported for houses, schools, hospitals, government buildings, commercial buildings, and other vital infrastructures. The earthquake killed at least 73,000 people, severely injured 70,000 and left 2.8 million people without shelter. The direct economic losses were estimated around USD 2.3 billion.Past disaster reconstruction experiences point out the need of linking reconstruction to long-term preparedness. It is of utmost importance that the local governments, local academic institution, and local NGO make pro-active partnership for knowledge sharing and capacity enhancement, and link the post-disaster reconstruction process to long term recovery.
This project conceptualized and set-up 'Knowledge Resource Centers' (KRC) at the district and village levels, which serve as information hubs for better community reconstruction.
Project poster images
(Bagh activities only. Please contact the Secretariat if you need a high quality version of the posters):
- KRC Poster
- Safer Construction for Community
- Community Based Disaster Management
- Disaster Education for School Teachers
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