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.

Last/Family Name: / Given Name:
Gender: Male Female / Age:
Job Title: / Current Function: - Select from drop-down list -Head of Subnational/Local GovernmentTraditional/Community LeaderHead of OrganizationManagerProfessional/Technical Staff/OfficerProfessor/Teacher/Trainer/EducatorAdministrative/Support StaffStudent
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If not listed above, specify: / Scope of Organization:- Select from drop-down list -InternationalNationalSubnational/Local
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E-mail Address(one entry only): / Telephone No.:
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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: