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Promoting cultural exchange and capacity building in disaster management between Northeast Asia and the U.S. through various programs and initiatives.
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NORTHEAST ASIA FORUM Ms Janis Koh
Background • Originally disaster management technology skills export project under U.S. Dept of Commerce in 1997
Objectives • Build networks and cultural understanding between Northeast Asia and U.S. disaster management, HADR and community groups to support disaster mitigation and capacity building in the region
Projects / Offerings • Study Missions • On-site Training and Education • Information, Research and Facilitation • Regional Programs • ROK National Flood Insurance • U.S.-ROK Disaster Management Initiative • Social, Cultural and Education outreach Programs • DPRK Flood Mitigation and Humanitarian Assistance Program • Northeast Asia Regional Disaster Mitigation Workshop