National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2
National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2 : A nationally led forum or committee of multiple stakeholders to coordinate and mainstream disaster risk reduction into all relevant sectors through the development of better integrated policies, plans and programmes. Comment: Disaster risk reduction does not lie neatly within any sector, but requires the knowledge, capacities and inputs of a wide range of sectors and organisations. Most sectors are affected directly or indirectly by disasters and many have specific responsibilities that affect disaster risks. The national platform concept provides a means to enhance national action to reduce disaster risks. (ISDR)