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Sectorial Topic |
Disaster Mitigation and Risk Management |
Actor(s)
[Nation (Ministry,
Agency)/Organization] |
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport,
IFNet Preparatory Unit |
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Partner(s) |
tentative] WMO, WWC, GWP, NWP, Korea Ministry of Construction & Transportation, Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works, and Water Management, Ministry of Construction and Transportation, Ministry of Water Resources of Nepal, Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad, Disaster Mitigation Institute (India), The Stockholm International Water Institute, Sabo Technical center, Korea Water Resources Corporation, JICA, JBIC, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul |
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Title |
International Flood Network (IFNet) |
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Objective |
The objectives of IFNet are to help break the vicious circle of poverty, assist developing countries achieve sustainable development and contribute to economic stability by improving the coordination and effectiveness of measures to manage floods and reduce the loss of life and property damage that they cause. |
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Contents |
IFNet provides a framework within which all who work in flood management can exchange information and seek partnerships to improve the effectiveness of their work. |
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Means of Implementation |
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To provide a mechanism for the exchange of information by establishing interactive web site and circulating a periodic newsletter, |
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To convene and co-sponsor symposia, workshops and other meetings on topics related to flooding, |
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To encourage its members and others to coordinate their efforts and collaborate in joint projects and thus improve the effectiveness of their individual programme. |
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Target Year |
| September, 2003 |
Follow-up Meeting to WWF3 |
| March, 2004 |
The 1st Preparatory Meeting for the WWF4 |
| March, 2005 |
The 2nd Preparatory Meeting for the WWF4 |
| Summer/Autumn 2005 |
Regional Meeting |
| November, 2005 |
Advance Meeting for WWF4 |
| March, 2006 |
WWF4 |
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Target Area / Place |
Global |
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Means of Implementation |
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More resources and knowledge on flood management will be available around the world. |
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flood damage can be mitigated by not only structural approaches but also non-structural approaches. |
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Achieve sustainable development and contribute to economic stability by improving the coordination and effectiveness of measures to manage floods and reduce the loss of life and property damage that they cause. |
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Relevance to the Plan of Implementation of WSSD |
Para 37 |
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Other Information |
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(Contact) |
River Planning Division, River Bureau
Tel:+81-3-5253-8444 |
