ADB’s Response to Natural Disasters and Disaster Risks - Special Evaluation Study

Publication language
English
Pages
137pp
Date published
19 Oct 2012
Type
Policy evaluation
Keywords
Disaster preparedness, resilience and risk reduction, Early warning, Humanitarian-development-peace nexus, Recovery and Resillience
Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan
Organisations
Asian Development Bank
Link
https://www.adb.org/documents/special-evaluation-study-adbs-response-natural-disasters-and-disaster-risks

This evaluation assesses the relevance of ADB's Disaster and Emergency Assistance Policy and the adequacy of ADB response to disaster and disaster risks in the Asia and Pacific region.

Four of five cities classified as extreme risks among the world's fastest growing urban areas are in Asia. The region accounts for half of the estimated economic cost of disasters over the past 20 years. By one estimate, floods and landslides cost the People's Republic of China some $18 billion in 2010 alone, and Thailand an estimated $45 billion in 2011. Policymakers need to recognize that investments in disaster risk management are an essential means to sustain growth.

Authors: 
Asian Development Bank