Reducing Vulnerability Clause Samples
Reducing Vulnerability. The objective of Component 1 is to improve livelihoods and/ or access to basic services. This component provides an opportunity for the Program to address the vulnerability of poor Palestinians (particularly women, children and youth) by focusing on enhancing livelihood opportunities, and increasing access to basic services. Based on the Middle East Framework (2007-2010) and the situational analysis, the following menu of basic services and livelihood categories has been identified for Component 1. ▪ Basic services: health (including psychosocial), education, water and sanitation.17 17 Key policy themes provide some guidance on AusAID’s focus in education and health.
Reducing Vulnerability. The Agreement will continue to promote activities aimed at reducing risks and vulnerability of populations, by encouraging more sound development practices, improved land-use and encouraging a safer and more sustainable management of ecosystems. This includes in particular the promotion of more stringent building codes, building design and innovative construction techniques in seismic areas and safer land-use practices in areas vulnerable to marine risks, landslides or floods. The Agreement will also promote the retrofitting of schools, hospitals and public buildings so they become more resistant to risks. The Agreement will also contribute to the analysis of the role of the environment and environmental management in disaster risk reduction, co-operating as appropriate with existing initiatives at regional and world levels. With regard to technological hazards, the Agreement will continue promoting safer standards in the transport and dumping of dangerous substances and for nuclear and industrial plants. The Agreement will support the elaboration of standardised guides on the control of industrial risks.