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Disaster Mitigation in Asia
Issue No. 7 
31 October 2003

A. From the Region
B. Calls for Submission 
C. Conferences & Courses
D. Useful Resources

CALLS FOR SUBMISSION

UNESCAP-ADPC AWARD FOR EXCELLENT WRITING ON DISASTER REDUCTION IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

During the celebration of 2003 World Disaster Reduction day on 8 October, the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), in collaboration with the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), announced the launching of an award for "Excellent Writing on Disaster Reduction in Asia and the Pacific". The objective of this award scheme is to recognize outstanding writing in the mass media on Disaster Reduction in Asia and the Pacific; thus promoting increased coverage of these issues in the mainstream press.

The award will go to the journalist and her/his published story, that best captures the good practice, innovation and hard work of organizations and communities aimed at reducing disaster risks through preparedness, mitigation of impact and prevention activities. A separate award would be given to the publication carrying the award winning article.

Following different types of award will be given to the winners:

• Certificates of distinction (Up to five, not more than one per country)
• Certificate of merit (to be awarded on discretion of panel.)
• Special category certificates for individual nominees.

Please watch out for more information regarding this initiative.

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