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Bangladesh Preparedness Partnership: Building an Inclusive Disaster Management System in Bangladesh

Persons with disabilities (PWD) are often disproportionately affected during disasters, facing significant barriers in physical access, communication...

Strengthening Disaster Management in Bangladesh: A Collaborative Workshop on SOD and NPDM Monitoring Systems

The SOD 2019 (Standing Orders on Disaster) and NPDM 2021-2025 Progress Monitoring and Tracking System (ProMoTS) workshop was held in Dhaka on 13 Nove...

Locally-Led Action Research for Disaster Preparedness and Resilience

Call for Proposals Background Bangladesh Preparedness Partnership (BPP) is a strategic and innovative initiative designed to support the Govern...

Empowering Youth for a Resilient Tomorrow

On October 31, 2024, the Academic Sector of the Bangladesh Preparedness Partnership (BPP) hosted a significant workshop in Dhaka to commemorate t...

BPP Partners Collaborate for a Stronger, Safer Bangladesh: Insights from the Bi-Monthly Meeting

The spirit of collaboration and multi-stakeholder partnership shone brightly during the Bi-Monthly All Partners Coordination Meeting of Bangladesh Pr...

Creating a Safer and Resilient Bangladesh: The Significance of Partnership in Operationalizing the SOD

Bangladesh is a low-lying deltaic country in South Asia prone to disasters. Each year, the country’s 170 million inhabitants contend with flood...

Strengthening Local Disaster Preparedness: The Role of the Private Sector in Preparedness Partnerships 

In the realm of disaster management, the involvement of the private sector has emerged as a critical factor in enhancing preparedness and response ca...

Asian Disaster Readiness Fund: A New Era in Disaster Preparedness for Empowering Local Actors

On July 30, 2024, the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) in Bangkok witnessed a historic milestone with the official launch of the Asian Disas...

Joint Workshop on ‘Preparing for Recovery: An Imperative for Building Back Better in Asia’

Joint Workshop on ‘Preparing for Recovery: An Imperative for Building Back B...

Inaugural Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF) Committee Meeting

Date: 20th June 2024Time: 14:00 – 16:00 Bangkok time (GMT+7)Platform: Zoom Background The inaugural meeting of the Asian Disaster Readiness Fun...