ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), on Friday inaugurated the first-ever Pakistan Expo on Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR-23) to be held from July 12-14.
The PEDRR-23 is part of NDMA’s efforts to raise awareness of disaster risk reduction and build resilience to Pakistan’s disasters. It will showcase the latest technologies and innovations in disaster risk reduction and allow stakeholders to network and share best practices.
The expo would constitute academic conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and various youth competitions to ensure maximum participation of the public, youth, and institutions.
The Chairman NDMA outlined the impact of this initiative and expressed his gratitude to the participants for becoming partners in making NDMA a truly proactive organization. He underscored the importance of proactive planning, predictive modeling for vulnerable communities, and global collaboration for cost-effective solutions for pre and post-disaster periods.
The event is open to all stakeholders related to Disaster Management, including professionals, entrepreneurs, students, local and international NGOs, and the general public, to contribute their experience on the subject. Attendees will benefit from the knowledge shared by esteemed panelists, gain inspiration from renowned speakers, and have the chance to build valuable connections within the industry. Further details on the planned expo are available on www.pedrr.pk
—APP
