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Figure 1: Boundary of study area and the river basins (AusAID 2011)

Figure 2: NECK-DEEP floods devastated parts of Metro Manila as monsoon rains poured endlessly
(AFP/DND 2012)

5. Conducted Reviews
AusAID, is a development partner that works as an agency on governmental projects of Philippines to mobilize, fund, and reduce risks from natural disasters by setting different systems and
services, focusing on the most vulnerable - the poor. The reviews and documents discussed are
highlighting many aspects, like urban planning and infrastructure, economic and mortality risks,
emergency preparations, and development goals of reducing damages. The program is designed
to show how AusAID will substantially contribute to building the resilience of Philippines’ cities
over the longer-term through four activities (AusAID 2011:38):
1. Enhancing national capacity for risk analysis.
2. Helping communities build disaster preparedness and awareness.
3. Establishing risk-sensitive land use plans and policies.
4. Building safer and disaster-resilient homes and settlements.

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