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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Microfinance and disaster management (pdf 2048K)

Many Microfinance Institutions operate where natural disasters are an annual event. This report recommends these institutions prepare for the impact of natural disasters, because they will be able to respond more effectively if they have collaborated with disaster management agencies (DMAs), before disaster strikes rather than in the midst of it.

 

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