Understanding the Economic and Financial Impacts of Natural Disasters
Author | : Charlotte Benson |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822033279829 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Understanding the Economic and Financial Impacts of Natural Disasters by : Charlotte Benson
Download or read book Understanding the Economic and Financial Impacts of Natural Disasters written by Charlotte Benson and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disaster prevention and mitigation are integral to development activities. In February 2000, the World Bank's Disaster Management Facility initiated a three-year study on the economic and financial consequences of natural disasters with the support of the U.K. Department for International Development.