Responding to Urban Disasters

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Lesson 1 Comprehensive assessment of needs, capacities and vulnerabilities is essential for appropriate targeting ........................................................................................ 5 Assessing urban needs ................................................................................................... 5 Targeting assistance ........................................................................................................... 7

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تاریخ انتشار 2009