Disaster Risk Management

Integrated DRM agenda

Since 2009, Sustained political interest, engagement and commitment from the highest political office have given the issue of DRM national prominence.

As part of a long-term program 2010-2031 program for new highway improvement, transport networks and maritime infrastructure, the Ministry of Public Work established the Algerian Seismic Public Works Code (RPOA) and developed a database to mark major infrastructure at risk from earthquake.

The Ministry of Land-Use Planning and Environment worked closely with UNDP to integrate DRR into urban planning. This effort was informed by GIS mapping, which is supporting the implementation of risk-sensitive plans across nine wilayas.