Bangladesh/Myanmar: Floods and Landslides - Jun 2007 Updates

Executive summary This discussion paper demonstrates that climate-induced non-economic loss and damage (NELD) includes forms of damage that cannot be measured or compensated financially. It includes...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During the 10th replenishment of the Asian Development Fund (ADF XI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ADF donors agreed to pilot the Disaster Response Facility (DRF) in the ADF...

Sirajganj, Bangladesh─ When the rain-swollen Jamuna River breached its banks and inundated Sirajganj town 4 years ago, the streets were under knee-deep water, forcing shutdowns of businesses and...

This report covers the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009 In brief Programmes' purpose: Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) activities are aimed at strengthening BDRCS's capacity in...

GENEVA, 18 December 2009 - Five years after an earthquake off the coast of Indonesia triggered a massive tsunami that spread throughout the Indian Ocean, UNICEF issued a report summarizing the...

Overview The December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake off the coast of Indonesia triggered a massive tsunami that spread throughout the Indian Ocean, leaving nearly 230,000 dead or missing and...

This report covers the period 01 July to 31 December 2008. In brief Programme purpose: As outlined in the 2008-09 plan, the aim of the International Federation South Asia regional office is to...

This report covers the period 01 July 2008 to 31 December 2008. In brief Programme purpose: Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of natural disasters, such as cyclones, earthquakes,...

DHAKA, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Thousands of Bangladeshis urged big polluting nations on Tuesday to cut greenhouse gases and help low-lying countries prone to disasters adapt to powerful storms, floods and...

The Hong Kong Red Cross sincerely thanks the generous support from the Hong Kong public to our flood relief operation in South Asia in 2007. Disaster Situation Climate change induced the monsoon...

DHAKA, Sep 22, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- Bangladesh's undernourished population has increased by 7.3 million, largely because of the impact of higher food prices and the damage of...

This report covers the period 01/01/2008 to 30/06/2008. In brief Programme purpose: The four programme goals that reflect the four Global Agenda goals are: 1. The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society...

DHAKA, Aug 04, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- The Bangladeshi government signed a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) here on Monday to get 170 million U.S. dollars to...

DHAKA, Jul 14, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners will provide 340 million U.S. dollars to help Bangladesh implement the social...

Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed directed energy officials to discuss with the business people and power officials the issue of gas rationing for industries and closing down energy inefficient...

DHAKA, Jul 12, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- The Bangladeshi caretaker government Saturday approved the purchase of 100,000 tons of wheat at 419 U.S. dollars per ton through international...

Afghanistan In Afghanistan inflation has reached 17%, mostly on the basis of food price rises. Wheat is the staple, and the country is a net importer. According to the USDA, Afghanistan's balance of...

DHAKA, Jul 06, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- The Bangladesh government is working to set up a trust fund of about 4 billion U.S. dollars for long- term disaster management, leading English...

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2008 - The World Bank today approved two budget support operations worth US$320 million to assist the Government of Bangladesh implement its wide-ranging governance, economic...

Period covered by this Operations Update: 17 March to 18 May 2008 Appeal target: CHF 7.1 million (USD 5.9 million or EUR 4.3 million) Appeal coverage: 66%; Outstanding needs: CHF 2.3 million (USD...