Introduction
Asian Disaster Preparedness Cente(ADPC)established in 1986, With headquarters located in Bangkok, Thailand, ADPC has country offices in Bangladesh and Myanmar. In addition to public sector services, ADPC supports the private enterprises' engagement with government agencies in disaster risk reduction activities. ADPC deploys disaster risk management (DRM) information and systems to reduce local, national and regional risk across Asia-Pacific. Its portfolio focuses on DRM capacity building, improving DRM for cities and climate change, mainstreaming DRM into national and local development, improving DRM systems and undertaking disaster risk assessments. To achieve its aims in disaster risk reduction, ADPC works closely with local, national and regional governments, governmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and development partners.