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Disaster Mitigation in Asia
Issue No. 12 
31 March 2004

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

CALLS FOR SUBMISSION

Call for Contributions to Primer on Disaster Risk Management in Asia

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) seeks case studies/photographs on demonstration activities, training and awareness-building activities, drills and preparedness activities for inclusion to its upcoming publication "Disaster Risk Management Primer for Asia". Selected items will be published with acknowledgement to authors/sources.

Details about the Primer can be viewed at: <http://www.adpc.net/UDRM/primer/default.htm>.

Interested persons may send e-mail to <audmp@adpc.net>.

Research Proposals Solicitation

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHERP) is soliciting multidisciplinary and multi-year project proposals from educational institutions, private firms, private foundations, individuals, and agencies of state and local governments. NEHERP aims to provide products for earthquake loss reduction to the public and private sectors and by carrying out research on earthquake occurrence and effects.

For complete announcement and details, visit <http://www.usgs.gov/contracts/nehrp/>.

Call for Contributions to a Post Cyclone Database

The Center for Disaster Studies and Emergency Management Australia is inviting cyclone-related posts, research reports, articles, and other relevant information for inclusion to its "Post Cyclone Database". The database contains information regarding lessons learned, research methods used, key findings, events, types of survey, full text links, and institutions involved in post cyclone surveys conducted worldwide.This is an opportunity to establish links with research institutions, governments, and disaster organizations.

For more information, contact Jordahna Haig <Jordahna.Haig@jcu.edu.au>

or visit <http://www.tesag.jcu.edu.au/CDS/index.htm>.

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