..Press Release................................ UNESCAP News Services

Date 9 Septmeber 2005
Press Release No: G/21/2005

UNESCAP RECEIVES US$ 1 MILLION FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Bangkok (United Nations Information Services) –- The Government of the Republic of Korea has provided the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) with a US$1 million contribution for technical cooperation in tsunami affected countries.

On Friday, 9 September, Mr. Kim Hak-Su, Executive Secretary of UNESCAP, and His Excellency Mr. Yoon Jee-Joon, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand presided over a ceremony at UNESCAP Headquarters in Bangkok, to recognize this important contribution to the work of the UN’s regional arm in Asia and the Pacific in support of the tsunami affected countries.

UNESCAP will use this contribution to implement regional projects as part of the UN’s response to the Indian Ocean tsunami. The projects will focus on improving the co-ordination and effectiveness of regional practices and policies, and integrating regional disaster preparedness and management into public policy and national systems in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, they will facilitate the exchange of experiences and good practices within the region on areas such education and awareness programmes, as well as mitigation strategies and pilot programmes for populations affected by the tsunami.

For further information please contact:

Mr. David Lazarus, Chief
United Nations Information Services (UNIS)
Tel: +(66-2) 288-1861-66
Fax: +(66-2) 288-1052

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