BACKGROUND
Disasters including earthquakes, typhoons, floods, landslides, volcanoes, droughts, tsunamis, and wildfires affect populations throughout the Asia–Pacific region. Declining socio-economic conditions of some populations are increasing the region's vulnerability. Demographic changes, rapid urbanization, and environmental degradation have reduced the amount of habitable land available, leading to settlement in hazard-prone, marginal lands, such as flood plains and steep slopes. In addition to natural disasters, civil conflicts and complex emergencies cause hardships and impede development. USAID/OFDA is committed to assisting in the development of preparedness, mitigation, and emergency response capacities in the region. USAID/OFDA has provided more than $42 million for ongoing preparedness and mitigation projects throughout the Asia–Pacific region, including nearly $4.9 million in FY 2009.
PREPAREDNESS AND MITIGATION ASSISTANCE FOR ASIA AND PACIFIC
USAID/OFDA Assistance in FY 2009: $4,865,110
Total USAID/OFDA Cumulative Assistance for all Ongoing Programs: $42,351,564
