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UNDRR complements Member States’ efforts to implement the Sendai Framework through its continued support for an all-of-society multi-stakeholder approach. More specifically, UNDRR works with Member States to develop and implement their DRR strategies and DRR-related aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and Common Country Analyses.
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    United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa

    Training event
    Online
    Disaster risk reduction and the private sector: Trends and concepts for Africa virtual training and webinar
    In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of engaging the private sector in DRR. This is reflected in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
    Meetings and conferences
    Nairobi
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    In person
    Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
    [English] The Government of the Republic of Kenya will host the Eighth Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Seventh High-Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction from 16-19 November, 2021. The events, are organized by the United
    Meetings and conferences
    Online
    World Tsunami Awareness Day 2021- Africa Webinar
    On 5 November 2021, UNDRR-Africa will invite country and regional representatives, and International Organizations based in the African island nations in the Indian Ocean to a 1.5 hour panel discussion to share with a virtual audience how they are mobilizing international investment and engaging the local private sector to advance technologies that are needed to implement EWS, with a focus on hazards including tsunamis.
    Meetings and conferences
    In person
    The Compact Dialogues: Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Practices to Support Sustainable Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
    SMEs are the bedrock of global, national, and local markets, supporting 50% of global GDP and employing two of every three people. When disaster strikes, SMEs are hit harder, bearing around 75% of losses experienced by businesses. SMEs also suffer longer
    Meetings and conferences
    Online
    Webinar: Strengthening the Role of the African Private Sector in Disaster Risk Management
    Strengthening the Role of the African Private Sector in Disaster Risk Management Many low and middle-income countries have developed national strategies for disaster risk reduction. But ensuring the inclusion of all sectors of society, especially the
    Meetings and conferences
    Online
    Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030): Engaging with Local Governments in Africa
    The webinar will raise awareness on MCR2030 and advocate for establishing new partnerships and greater engagement of key stakeholders in urban risk reduction and strengthening cities’ resilience to climate and disaster risks.
    Meetings and conferences
    Nairobi
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    In person
    Third virtual meeting of the Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction
    Third virtual meeting of the Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction (AWGDRR): Accelerating progress towards addressing priorities identified by Member States to effectively prepare, respond and recover from COVID-19 and other hazards Thursday &

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