This country report by an ADRC visiting researcher describes the status of Lao PDR on Disaster Management. Lao will most likely be affected by drought; earthquake; epidemic; extreme temperature; famine; flood; insect infestation; slides; volcano; wave / surge; wild fires; wind storm. Lao PDR has taken several actions to deepen its efforts to reduce the disaster risks, by establishing a disaster management system, plan and policy and adapting and implementing the Hyogo Framework of action.
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