Accord seeks to bolster disaster resilience
The National Disaster Response Force prepare to enter a tunnel to rescue trapped workers in Uttarakhand, India, November 28, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS
In an attempt to address the challenges of disaster risks and vulnerability faced by Pakistan, two organisations have solidified their commitment to enhancing resilience in Pakistan through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The initiative marks a significant collaboration between the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), a leading public sector entity, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a global humanitarian organisation.
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Pakistan faces some of the highest disaster risk levels in the world, ranked 11 out of 193 countries by the 2023 World Risk Report.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 5th, 2024.