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Member States of the South East Asia Region have a wide
range of differences in terms of issues and challenges in emergency
preparedness and response. Although there are some similar hazards and
vulnerabilities, countries in the region still have a wide disparity in the
following:
 National capacities in addressing disaster and
emergency issues in phases of the disaster cycle;
Priority hazards to be addressed within
countries;
Socio-cultural and political systems which
largely influence occurrence of complex emergencies and coping and response
and rehabilitation capabilities; and
Coverage and quality of basic services prior
to a disaster or emergency.
As such, the regional outlook and framework of approach
to addressing the objectives and expected results follow a more country
specific support as well as inter-country cooperation.
The regional approach of the programme focuses on
special thematic issues that are common to all member states. Foremost of
these are capacity building and training; addressing water and sanitation and
nutrition in emergencies; vulnerability assessments interventions; and use of
appropriate and available technologies.
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