Objectives

1. Enhancing capacities of the region in the field of seismic risk reduction and vulnerability assessment

2. Reducing  human losses and economic damages caused by seismic risks and disasters in the region

3. Facilitating exchange of information, knowledge and expertise on seismic risk reduction among governments and institutions of the region and enhancing public awareness

4. Promoting regional and inter-regional networking and partnerships on disaster risk reduction

5. Assisting governments of the region in implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action

Expected Results

1-    Building culture of safety and resilience and enhancement of  public awareness and knowledge on seismic risks

2-     Training and research at academic level on seismic risk reduction

3-     Training and enhancing awareness of authorities, managers and experts dealing with disasters in countries of the region and seeking the attention and support of policy-makers

4-     Assessment and analysis of seismic risk reduction

5-    Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in the countries’ development programmes

6-    Facilitating access to necessary information and data by specialists working on disaster in the countries of the region