Question

What was a key recommendation made to developing nations during the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR)?

1. To prioritize strengthening their social and economic infrastructure.
2. To focus solely on international aid and neglect local capacity building.
3. To develop robust healthcare facilities to reduce vulnerabilities.
4. To reduce their participation in international disaster management efforts.

• A. 1, 3
• B. ഇവയൊന്നുമല്ല
• C. 1
• D. 3

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1, 3

The IDNDR specifically urged developing nations to bolster their resilience by strengthening their social and economic infrastructure and improving healthcare facilities. This focus aimed to reduce their inherent vulnerabilities to natural disasters, recognizing that these nations often face disproportionately higher impacts and have limited capacity for recovery.