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

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.