.: Urban risks: Algiers, June 2005 and Amman, July 2005
Whatever the roles and responsibilities of national governments and states
in respect of major risks, mayors and local authorities are faced with considerable
expectations from citizens.
In the Mediterranean region, this phenomenon has become more noticeable in
recent years as a result of the considerable movement of population from rural
to urban areas, which has led to greater vulnerability and increased the concern
surrounding the prospect of natural catastrophes (earthquakes, floods and
fires) and technological disasters.
The presentations and debates at the Algiers and Amman seminars were meant
to be focused on “before” (i.e. on prevention - how to avoid
crises arising) and on preparation (crisis management and the return to normality).
For more details of the urban risk seminars:
~ Programmes of the Algiers
and Amman
seminars
~ Lists of participants at the Algiers
and Amman
seminars
~ Proceedings of Algiers seminar - Proceeding for Amman seminar
