Knowledge exchange

CADRI promotes the exchange of knowledge and creation of networks to advance capacity development for disaster risk reduction (DRR). As a member of the ISDR system, we can access its entire expertise and resources – initiating and strengthening partnerships, promoting cooperation between members and widening existing communities of practice.

Knowledge exchange

CADRI encourages individual countries, organizations and practitioners within the DRR community to generate and share experience, know-how and good practice.

Networking

CADRI promotes the growth of a global community for capacity development for DRR and greater networking among current DRR practitioners. We have a listserv on capacity development on PreventionWeb where you can ask questions, advertise your events and share your experiences – please use the link above to subscribe.

Glossary

CADRI: An inter-agency initiative of UNDP/BCPR, OCHA and the UNISDR secretariat, CADRI's mission is to advance knowledge of, and strengthen sustainable capacity development for disaster risk reduction worldwide.
capacity: Combination of strengths and resources within a community, society or organization that can be used to achieve agreed social and economic goals.
disaster: Serious disruption of a community or a society: widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, beyond coping with available resources.
DRR: Efforts to manage the causes of disaster – lessening the vulnerability of people and property – and to improve future preparedness. Go to http://www.cadri.net/en/areas-we-work/disaster-risk-reduction.

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