Distance Learning Program on Natural Disaster Risk Management
Distance Learning Program on Natural Disaster Risk Management
A joint undertaking of the World Bank Institute (WBI), National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)
and the Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative (EMI)
APPLICATION FORM
Please send your (1)completed application form and (2) resumé (maximum of 3 pages) by email to n or before October 3, 2008.
Only emailed applications will be considered. Accepted applicants will receive an email notice from the course support team for instructions on the registration process.
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Please click the course/s you plan to take:
Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework*
*The first course is a prerequisite for the seven courses below.
Community-based Disaster Risk Management
Safe Cities
Financial Strategies for Managing the Economic Impact of Natural Disasters
Damage and Reconstruction Needs Assessment and Earthquake Mitigation
Earthquake Risk Reduction and Disaster
Climate Change and Disasters
Reducing Urban Disaster Risk and Land Use Planning
For more information about the Program, visit
2F Puno Bldg. Annex, 47 Kalayaan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines
Telefax: +63-2-9279643; Tel: +63-2-4337811; Website: