Disaster Management: A Disaster Manager's Handbook
Carter, W. Nick | December 2008
Abstract
This handbook is a ready reference guide for those actively involved with management of natural disasters before, during, and after disaster situations in developing member countries. It draws upon disaster management practices in Asia and the Pacific and endeavors to relate realistically to the needs of national disaster managers.
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Carter, W. Nick. 2008. Disaster Management: A Disaster Manager's Handbook. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/5035. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Print ISBN
978-971-561-006-3
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Public Sector
Public Sector Accounting
Public Sector Deficit
Public Sector Infrastructure
Public Sector Management
Public Sector Projects
Government
Public enterprises
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