Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP)

Established as a multi-stakeholder regional partnership under the program ‘Strengthening Capacity of Government, Local Humanitarian Organizations and the Private Sector on Preparedness for Response in Asia’, Asian Preparedness Partnership strives to improve inter-organizational coordination and dialogue between Government, Local Humanitarian Organizations and Private Sector to enhance capacities through partnerships, knowledge resources, training and networking opportunities.  

The program is implemented by Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) with support from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) with the aim to strengthen the global humanitarian system in South and South-East Asia to better prepare for, respond to, & recover from disasters. This publication provides insight into the aims, outcomes and initiatives under APP.