I was on vacation in northern Germany when terrible news started coming in regarding flooding in the western part of the country. Strangely, the quaint rental apartment where I was staying had the 2004 disaster epic 'The Day After Tomorrow' already in the DVD player.
19 Jun 2021
GNDR is seeking a Regional Coordinator to support the GNDR network in the South East & East Asia, and Pacific Subregion. Applicants can be based in Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, or Kuala Lumpur, though other locations with similar access to Bangkok may be considered.
GNDR is a network of civil society organisations across 127 countries striving to build the resilience of disaster-prone communities. We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Coordinator to oversee our work in the South East & East Asia, and Pacific Subregion. The role is responsible for all activities in the subregion, including the development, support, and management of membership; knowledge management on Risk-Informed Development; supporting fundraising and project management; and influencing policy-makers to adopt and implement Risk Informed Development.
Statement delivered by Asako Okai at the Development Dialogues Session on Urban Resilience- Managing Urban Risks and Building Resilience: An Old Challenge Has Gained New Urgency.
Statement delivered by Asako Okai at the Development Dialogues Session on Urban Resilience- Managing Urban Risks and Building Resilience: An Old Challenge Has Gained New Urgency.