Investing in drought preparedness (English)

Drought is a normal part of climate for virtually every country. This paper notes that in response, a risk-based management approach is more cost effective because it emphasizes improved monitoring and early warning systems; development of strong decision-support systems; identification and implementation of mitigation actions; education and training of policy makers, natural resources managers, and the public; and drought mitigation plans that reduce...

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Darghouth,M. Salah;

Dinar,Ariel;

Wilhite,Donald Addison;
Document Date
2006/02/01
Document Type
Brief
Report Number
37032
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2010/07/01
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Investing in drought preparedness
Keywords
drought

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Darghouth,M. Salah; Dinar,Ariel; Wilhite,Donald Addison.

Investing in drought preparedness (English). Agricultural and Rural Development notes ; no. 7 Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/932571468140666515

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