EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF DISASTER ISSUES: ROLE OF INTER-REGIONAL CO-OPERATION.

Life on this blue planet has progressed tremendously over centuries however under the shadow of huge natural threats & hazards which have got further complicated with the inclusion of manmade disasters. Although with the scientific advancements , humans have been able to manage efficiently some of the potential disasters, but still the quantum of threats s too huge. This has made the global community to think and act together for promotion of ?Global Culture of Prevention?. Resourceful developed world has been successful in reducing to a greater extent the human loss arising from such onslaughts, but the under-developed world continues to suffer badly. Under the global initiative number of facilities are available for both developed and under developed countries but since it requires very strong resource base and as these disasters are not limited to any particular regions/states therefore there is an imperative need for regional co-operation to face challenges efficiently. Asia ?Pacific is one of the worst hit regions. This article therefore attempts to highlight the need for regional co-operation under global initiatives, to ensure that economic gains achieved are not marred by the disasters