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Which term describes the RKDP's approach to incorporating disaster risk reduction into policy and planning across different departments?

ASectoral integration

BDepartmental decentralization

CCross-cutting mainstreaming

DPolicy synchronization

Answer:

C. Cross-cutting mainstreaming

Read Explanation:

  • The RKDP aims for "cross-cutting and sector-based policies" to ensure that disaster risk reduction measures are embedded in all sectors (e.g., transport, urban planning, agriculture).


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