International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development
Subtitle: report of the Secretary-General
Contributors: United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Policy Development and Studies Branch
Publisher: United Nations
Published: 2011
Place of publication: [New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 26
Subjects: Emergency management; Humanitarian assistance; Natural disaster warning systems; United Nations
Other titles: Annual report of the Secretary-General
Description: "It provides an overview of the occurrence of disasters associated with natural hazards and highlights emerging trends, their implications for humanitarian action and key challenges. In respect of key challenges, the report highlights the response to the earthquake in Haiti, the transition from relief to development and the use of information in humanitarian emergencies. It also looks at progress made in enhancing capacities for disaster preparedness, humanitarian financing, displacement and protection in situations of natural disaster, and gender mainstreaming."--Summary.
Notes: "A/66/339."

Cover title.

"September 2011."

"OCHA Policy Development and Studies Branch."