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The 1st Thematic Workshop on Water-Related Disaster and Its Management in Asian Countries (Indonesia) (2007)

1. Introduction
Based on the previous Action Plan of 2006-2007, NARBO is planning a series of three workshops on the theme of Water-Related Disaster and Its Management in Asian Countries.
The first workshop was carried out and the characteristics and issues on water-related disaster management were identified.

First Workshop in Indonesia
Date: 25-29 November 2007
Place: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Host: Serayu-Opa River Basin Office of Yogyakarta
Participants: 9 delegates from 8 countries
Session in the workshop
(Sabo Technical Center)
Sharing in disaster experiences with
local residents (in Bantul District)
The workshop’s goal is to develop capacity of key organizations for water-related disaster management by (i) providing basic concepts and principles; (ii) sharing country challenges and strategies; and (iii) formulating an action plan.
The coming second and third workshops are planning as follows.
  • Second Workshop (Predetermined), in the Philippines, July or August 2008
    Objective:  Evaluate strategies and solutions to address the issues.
  • Third Workshop, in selected participant’s country, last half of 2008
    Objective:  Present and discuss participants’ action plan.

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