Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
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Haiti After the Earthquake
USIP
A 6-page US brief outlining Haiti's post-earthquake needs
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, International Development Posted: 2010-02-18
Climate Adaptation and Federal Megsadisaster Policy: Lessons from Katrina
RFF
This 16-page US issue brief addresses the challenges of dealing with natural megadisasters
Climate Change & Environment
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-02-15
Averting Disaster
"Newsweek"
This US article explains that rebuilding in Haiti can become a model for how the global community can work together to reduce the fallout of such disasters in the future
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2010-02-06
Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response
CRS
The focus of this 30-page US report is on the immediate crisis in Haiti as a result of the earthquake and the
U.S. and international response to date
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-02-04
Consultation Draft Report of the Drug Resistance Working Group
CGD
The 92-page draft report of a working group established to identify practical and feasible ways that donors, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and other actors at the global level could prevent or contain the emergence of drug resistance
affecting high‐burden diseases in developing countries through improvements in commonproperty
management, information flows, and R&D investments
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-02-01
Beyond Emergency Relief for Haiti: The Challenge of Effective Development Assistance
Brookings
This US article considers the possible role of the international community in the reconstruction and development of Haiti in the short-to-medium term
International Development
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-01-25
Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti
CFR
This US article argues that the desire to move fast and "do something" to alleviate suffering in Haiti must be matched to what is a bitter opportunity to secure a more consistent and lasting commitment to Haiti's political and social stability
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, International Development Posted: 2010-01-18
Raising Biopreparedness Levels in Europe
SDA
A 72-page report on European preparedness against bioterrorism and pandemics
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-01-08
Risk Assessment Decisions for Violent Political Extremism
Public Safety Canada.
The 44-page report of a Canadian project aiming to identify and compare the specific characteristics and factors of those who perpetrate “general” criminal violence and those who perpetrate ideologically motivated
violence, to highlight the salient differences among the historical, contextual, attitudinal and protective
risk factors of these types of criminal violence and to construct a new tool to assess the risk of violence in ideologically motivated extremists
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-12-22
PEPFAR Prevention Push?
CGD
A US blog describing how PEPFAR will orient its approach to treatment, care and prevention and partnerships with country governments in the fight against AIDS
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-12-16
Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Expanded Antiviral Prophylaxis and Adjuvanted Vaccination Strategies for an Influenza A (H5N1) Pandemic
Annals of Internal Medicine
This US article estimates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alternative pandemic (H5N1) mitigation and response strategies.
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2009-11-26
Responding to Threats of Climate Change Mega-Catastrophes
RFF
This 37-page US discussion paper presents a qualitative analysis of three options for mitigating the risk of climate mega-catastrophes—drastic abatement of greenhouse gas emissions, development and implementation of geoengineering, and large-scale ex ante adaptation—against the criteria of efficacy, cost, robustness, and flexibility
Climate Change & Environment
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-11-25
North Korea Contingency Planning and U.S.-ROK Cooperation
Asia Foundation
A 24-page US report examining the main issues on which the United States and South Korea would need to coordinate policies in response to possible North Korean instability at each stage of an unfolding contingency, with a focus on different functional areas of cooperation
Governance & Politics
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-11-23
Midterm Evaluation of the Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative
CIHR
A 64-page evaluation of the Canadian governments\'s Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2009-11-14
The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: An Overview
CRS
A 35-page US report providing a synopsis of key events, actions taken, and authorities invoked by
WHO, the U.S. federal government, and state and local governments. It then discusses the WHO process to determine the phase of a flu pandemic, selected activities by the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services, and selected activities by state and local
authorities. Next, it lists congressional hearings held to date, and provides information about
appropriations and funding for pandemic flu activities. Finally, it summarizes U.S. government pandemic flu planning documents and lists sources for additional information about the situation
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-09-11
Some Policy Challenges of a Global Nuclear Renaissance
Clingendael
This 22-page Dutch briefing paper discusses prospects and conditions for a global "Nuclear Renaissance". Prospects are triggered by energy security and climate change concerns, whereas conditions are focussing on building confidence meeting public concerns
Energy
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-08-05
Canadian Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Malaria Among International Travellers 2009
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 90-page Canadian report dealing with the risks and treatment of malaria for international travellers
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-08-03
Protecting and Promoting Rights in Natural Disasters in South Asia: Prevention and Response
Brookings-Bern
The 38-page summary report of a workshop held to consider protecting and promoting rights in natural disasters in South Asia
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Human Rights Posted: 2009-07-06
World Disasters Report 2009 - Focus on Early Warning, Early Action
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
While natural hazards cannot be prevented, they only become disasters because affected communities are vulnerable and unprepared. This 204-pagereport argues that early warning without early action is not enough
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, International Development Posted: 2009-06-25
Obsolete Pesticides: A Ticking Time Bomb and Why We Have to Act Now
CEPS
This 26-page report calls upon the European Commission to lead and develop an action plan to deal with the threats posed by obselete pesticides
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2009-05-21
Vaccine Readiness in a Time of Pandemic
AEI
An 8-page US paper discussing the state of vaccine readiness for dealing with pandemics
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-05-19
Swine Flu: Lessons for a Biological Terrorism Event
INSS
An Israeli article drawing lessons from pandemics for dealing with biological terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-05-12
The African Union and the Challenges of Implementing the “Responsibility to Protect”
Nordic Africa Instiute
This 4-page policy note deals with the concept of R2P and the challenges confronting its implementation in Africa
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-05-03
The Swine Flu Alert: Keeping Asia Safe
RSIS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on Asia's preparedness to deal with the threatened swine flu pandemic
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2009-04-30
Strengthening Field-based Training in Low and Middle-income Countries to Build Public Health Capacity
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
An Australian re-assessment of how rich countries should support capacity development for communicable disease control in low and medium income countries
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, International Development Posted: 2009-04-28
China's Health Care Reform Redux
Nixon Center
This US report discusses the health-care reform process currently under way in China
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-04-24
Where Every Drop Counts: Tackling Rural Africa’s Water Crisis
IIED
This 4-page briefing analyzes the root cause of catastrophic water loss in Africa
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, International Development Posted: 2009-04-23
AIDS Treatment in South Asia
CGD
This 34-page working paper uses recent epidemiological data on the extent and rate of spread of HIV/AIDS in South Asian countries and alternative scenarios regarding future government efforts to expand access to AIDS treatment in order to estimate the future need for antiretroviral treatment in South Asian countries and the fiscal burden that their governments will shoulder if they decide to provide or finance all of the needed care.
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-03-10
Natural Disaster Preparation and Response: A Guide for State Housing Authorities
AHURI
This 52-page Australian positioning paper reviews the international literature on disaster management, summarises Governments' arrangements to manage disasters and outlines the gaps in knowledge and the methods devised for the project to address these gaps
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Housing Posted: 2009-03-04
Using Crime Prevention to Reduce Deliberate Bushfires in Australia
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 58-page Australian report seeks to assist and inform fire-prevention policies and practices by examining what we know about the risk factors for arson and who commits it
Crime, Law & Order
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-02-20
Reducing Harm to Patients from Healthcare Associated Infection: The Role of Surveillance
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
This 386-page draft Australian report seeks to explore options for surveillance systems to monitor health care associated infection and provide timely feedback to jurisdictions, managers and clinicians
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-02-03
The Cholera Crisis in Zimbabwe: Understanding the Policy and Politics
ODI
A UK blog addressing the underlying factors that have contributed to the cholera crisis in Zimbabwe
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2009-02-02
Clostridium Difficile Infection: How to Deal with the Problem
Department of Health - UK
This 140-page UK guidance outlines new evidence and approaches to delivering good infection control and environmental hygiene
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-01-23
Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness
Public Health Agency of Canada
This 56-page Canadian report provides an overview of the presentations, discussions, and priorities that emerged from the Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness.
Ageing
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-01-22
Risk Analysis and Preparedness for the next Influenza Pandemic
SDA
The 20-page report of an international meeting of health and security experts to discuss how
attention is being given to the disparity in risk analysis from both public and private sector
actors engaged in pandemic preparedness throughout Europe.
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2009-01-16
Coupled Contagion Dynamics of Fear and Disease: Mathematical and Computational Explorations
PLoS One Journal
An 11-page US paper exploring the effect of adaptive contact behaviour during epidemics
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-30
Inspections of Cleanliness and Infection Control: How Well Are Acute Trusts Following the Hygiene Code?
Healthcare Commission - UK
A 26-page UK report analyzing unanounced inspections of cleanliness and infection control in a sample of NHS acute trusts
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-17
Ending Zimbabwe’s Nightmare: A Possible Way Forward
Crisis Group
This 16-page report argues that Zimbabwe's inter-party negotiations to implement a power-sharing government under the Global Political Agreement are hopelessly deadlocked. It suggests that a possible route to end Zimbabwe’s nightmare is to quickly establish a non-partisan transitional administration to prepare for new presidential elections in eighteen months and address the disastrous humanitarian and economic conditions now facing the country.
Governance & Politics
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-16
Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals
Canadian Immunization Committee
A 58-page Canadian handbook to promote safe and competent practices to achieve higher vaccine coverage rates.
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-15
Integrating Climate Change into Invasive Species Risk Assessment/Risk Management
PRI
The 28-page report of a Canadian workshop held to examine how climate change considerations factor into work on invasive species, particularly in terms of risk assessment and risk management.
Climate Change & Environment
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-13
Opportunities and Threats in Targeting Antimalarials for the AMFm
RFF
A 33-page US discussion paper examining the opportunities and threats existing in targeting antimalarials in malaria-endemic countries
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-13
Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on Preparing Maternity Services
Department of Health - UK
This 36-page UK document identifies key issues and provides a guidance framework to enable and support the decisions on how maternity services providers will need to act during a pandemic, covering the period from conception to just after birth.
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-12
Time for a European Civilian Reserve
IPPR
A 10-page UK paper arguing for the creation of a European civilian reserve of specialists to be on standby for deployment in crisis situations
European Union
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-11-04
Burma/Myanmar after Nargis: Time to Normalise Aid Relations
Crisis Group
This 45-page report urges the international community to build on the unprecedented cooperation between the Myanmar government and humanitarian agencies
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2008-10-26
Uranium Weapons: Why All the Fuss?
UNIDIR
This 10-page article evaluates the risks associated with uranium exposure
Disarmament & Peacekeeping
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-10-15
Preventing Corruption in Humanitarian Assistance
TI et al.
A 42-page report of research conducted on the problem of corruption in humanitarian assistance
Corruption
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-08-15
For Disaster IDPs: An Institutional Gap
Brookings Institution
A US article on the institutional challenge that climate change is likely to present in respect of people displaced by natural disasters
Internal Displacement
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-08-13
Climate Resilient Cities
World Bank, UN
A 176-page tool to self-assess whether an East Asian/Pacific city is a climate change "hot-spot" and create strategies to increase its resilienc to those impacts
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2008-08-13
Impacts of Emerging Infectious Disease Research on International Security Policy
ACDIS
A 4-page US policy brief examining the consequences of emerging infectious disease occurrences on international security
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-08-01
Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: A Framework for Implementing Geological Disposal
DEFRA
This 100-page white paper sets out the UK government's framework for managing higher activity radioactive waste in the long term through geological disposal
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2008-06-13
The Effectiveness of Foreign Military Assets in Natural Disaster Response
SIPRI
This 160-page Swedish study examines the advantages, limitations and implications of involving foreign military assets in relief operations following major natural disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2008-06-03
Crisis in Myanmar and the Responsibility to Protect
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 2-page article calling on the international community to face up to its responsibility to protect the cyclone victims in Myanmar
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2008-06-01
Beyond the Headlines: Five Observations on Natural Disasters
Brookings Institution
This US article points to five common factors shared by natural disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2008-05-19
The World Bank's Commitment to HIV/AIDS in Africa
World Bank
This 146-page document outlines the World Bank's strategy for fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-05-19
Impacts of Emerging Disease Research on International Security Policy
ACDIS
This 4-page US policy brief examines the consequences of emerging disease occurence on international security policy
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2008-05-05
The Effectiveness of Foreign Military Assets in Natural Disaster Response
SIPRI, OCHA
This 160-page Swedish report assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of using foreign military forces in humanitarian work after natural disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2008-04-12
Harm Reduction Developments 2008
OSI
An 84-page report on key developments in HIV prevention policy and treatment for countries with injection-driven HIV epidemics
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-04-07
Building A Global Framework to Address the Needs and Contributions of Older People in Emergencies
Public Health agency of Canada
A 48-page Canadian report reflecting the collective views of participants at the 2007 Winnipeg International workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness
Ageing
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-03-10
Global Threat Reduction Programme
BERR
An annual report describing progress during 2007 on the UK's global threat programmes addressing nuclear, chemical and biological risks
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-02-29
Developments in Internet Filtering Technologies and Other Methods for Promoting Online Safety
ACMA
A 119-page Australian report investigating developments in techniques for promoting online safety
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2008-02-28
Sri Lanka's Return to War: Limiting the Damage
Crisis Group
This 38-page report explores the costs and likely course of the conflict in Sri Lanka
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-02-22
Management of Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness in England and Wales
FSA
A 55-page UK document providing a framework for health professionals to guide them in managing outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-02-13
Staying Safe: Action Plan
H.M. Government
An 81-page UK document setting out projected government activity designed to drive improvements in the safety of children and young people
Families, Children & Youth
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-02-06
Flood Disasters: Learning from Previous Relief and Recovery Operations
ALNAP, Prevention Consortium
This 16-page report offers key lessons from evaluations of past responses to flooding
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, International Development Posted: 2008-01-25
Contact Tracing to Control Infectious Disease: When Enough is Enough
"Health Care Management Science"
A 15-page US article comparing the efficiency of screening and contact tracing in the control of infectious disease
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-01-22
The Politics of Disaster Relief
IDSA
An Indian commentary on humanitarian intervention in Bangladesh by Muslim fundamentalist organisations
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2008-01-09
Innovative Construction Products and Techniques
CLG - UK
A 45-page UK report providing information on innovative construction products and techniques, with particular reference to fire safety
Housing
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-01-08
Pandemic Influenza: Scientific Evidence Paper
Cabinet Office - UK
This 72-page UK paper summarizes the work of an expert group analyzing the evidence available on possible measures to reduce the impact of pandemic influenza
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2007-11-26
Pandemic Influenza: Surge Capacity and Prioritisation in Health Service: Provisional UK Guidelines
Department of Health - UK
This 58-page UK document provides guidance on the surge capacity needed to respond to an increased volume of patients during an influenza pandemic
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-11-26
Report on Exercise Cruickshank
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
The 118-page report on a New Zealand influenza pandemic exercise
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2007-11-13
Pandemic Influenza: An Analysis of State Preparedness and Response Plans
CRS
A 31-page US report examining state pandemic plans and identifying outstanding challenges
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-10-16
Chemical Regulation
GAO
A 56-pager US report comparing US and EU approaches to protect against the risks of toxic chemicals
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-10-10
Natural Hazard Mitigation
GAO
This 74-page report examines natural hazard mitigation policies and practices in the US
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2007-09-25
World Trade Center
GAO
An 85-page US report making recommendations for dealing with indoor contamination following disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2007-09-07
Migration, Development and Natural Disasters: Insights from the Indian Ocean Tsunami
IOM
This 94-page study discusses the interactions between natural disasters, development and migration
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-07-16
Foreign Assistance Reform: Successes, Failures and Next Steps
Brookings Institution
A testimony proposing reforms in US foreign assistance
International Development
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-06-25
Bioterrorism with Zoonotic Disease: Public Health Preparedness Lessons
Rand Corporation
A 7-page US report of an exercise in responding to agricultural terrorism
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2007-06-15
Global Factors Shaping the Future of Food Aid: The Implications for WFP
ODI
This 15-page article examines the factors shaping the future of food aid
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2007-06-15
Financial Market Preparedness
GAO
A 54-page US report into the security and resiliency of its securities markets in the event of physical disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2007-05-02
Your Emergency Preparedness Guide
Public Safety Canada
A 16-page Canadian guide for families to survive the first 72-hours following a disaster
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2007-04-24
Provision of Scientific and Technical Advice to Strategic Coordinating Groups during a Major Incident
Cabinet Office - UK
This 10-page UK note provides guidance to local responders on the establishment of a scientific and technical advice cell within the multi-agency strategic coordination centre in the event of an emergency
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2007-04-21
The Surge Capacity for People in Emergencies Study in Australian Hospitals
MJA
An article studying disaster preparedness in Australian hospitals
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2007-04-21
Mass Casualties Incidents: A Framework for Planning
Department of Health - UK
A 35-page UK document providing a set of principles to all UK public health organisations in planning for incidents that produce mass casualties
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2007-04-03
Emergency Preparedness
GAO
A 46-page US report examining weaknesses in the US emergency alert system
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2007-03-31
Cash-Based Responses in Emergencies
ODI
A 72-page report of a project investigating when the option of giving money, as distinct from in-kind assistance, to people affected by disasters is feasible and appropriate
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2007-03-08
HIV/AIDS: The Looming Asia Pacific Pandemic
Lowy Institute
This 20-page Australian policy brief argues for a radical reform of the international effort to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia Pacific
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-03-06
Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds
CRS
An 18-page US report on avian influenza
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-02-20
Foreign Countries' Response to the Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus: Current status
CRS
A 14-page US report highlighting recent efforts by affected countries to control the spread of the avian influenza (H5N1) virus
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-02-20
The HIV/AIDS Crisis in Papua New Guinea
CIS
A 20-page Australian issue analysis presents the dimensions of HIV/AIDS infection and its spread in Papua New Guinea
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-02-19
Passenger Rail Safety
GAO
This 34-page U.S. testimony offers recommendations for actions to be taken by the Transportation Security Administration to better secure the safety of rail passengers against terrorist attacks
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-02-14
The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 609-page updated Canadian plan covering preparedness, response and recovery to an influenza pandemic
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-01-29
Nuclear Renaissaince in the Age of Global Warming
OST
An article advocating a cautious reading of recent enthusiastic endorsements of nuclear energy
Energy
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-01-17
Public Safety in Complex and Built Environments
Cabinet Office - UK
A 25-page UK guidance articulating the principles of integrated safety management
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2007-01-16
Community-based Compulsory Treatment Orders in Scotland: The Early Evidence
King's Fund
This 44-page paper examines what happened in the first six months after community-based compulsory treatment orders were introduced in Scotland
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-01-09
Implementing Projects, Achieving Results
World Bank
A 40-page progress report on reconstruction efforts in Aceh stresses the success of community-led projects
International Development
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2006-12-28
Dangerous Offenders
CCJS
The report of a London conference held to discuss the risk management of violent and sexual offenders
Crime, Law & Order
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2006-12-23
AIDS in South Asia: Understanding and Responding to a Heterogeneous Epidemic
World Bank
A 131-page report analyzing South Asia's HIV/AIDS epidemic and offering recommendations for halting its spread
Health
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2006-12-04
NHS Emergency Planning Guidance 2005
Dept. of Health - UK
A 34-page best practice guide prepared for UK National Health Service organisations to plan, prepare and respond to emergencies resulting in an abnormal casualty situation
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
, Health Posted: 2006-11-15
Evacuation and Shelter Guidance
HM Government
A 63-page UK guide for use by emergency planners in developing scaleable and flexible plans to enable a coordinated multi-agency response in a crisis
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation
Posted: 2006-10-31
The Future of Strategic Early Warning
IDSS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary defining the requirements of effective strategic early warning systems
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2006-10-25
Haiti After the Earthquake
USIP
A 6-page US brief outlining Haiti's post-earthquake needs
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , International Development Posted: 2010-02-18
Climate Adaptation and Federal Megsadisaster Policy: Lessons from Katrina
RFF
This 16-page US issue brief addresses the challenges of dealing with natural megadisasters
Climate Change & Environment , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-02-15
Averting Disaster
"Newsweek"
This US article explains that rebuilding in Haiti can become a model for how the global community can work together to reduce the fallout of such disasters in the future
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-02-06
Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response
CRS
The focus of this 30-page US report is on the immediate crisis in Haiti as a result of the earthquake and the U.S. and international response to date
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2010-02-04
Consultation Draft Report of the Drug Resistance Working Group
CGD
The 92-page draft report of a working group established to identify practical and feasible ways that donors, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and other actors at the global level could prevent or contain the emergence of drug resistance affecting high‐burden diseases in developing countries through improvements in commonproperty management, information flows, and R&D investments
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-02-01
Beyond Emergency Relief for Haiti: The Challenge of Effective Development Assistance
Brookings
This US article considers the possible role of the international community in the reconstruction and development of Haiti in the short-to-medium term
International Development , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-01-25
Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti
CFR
This US article argues that the desire to move fast and "do something" to alleviate suffering in Haiti must be matched to what is a bitter opportunity to secure a more consistent and lasting commitment to Haiti's political and social stability
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , International Development Posted: 2010-01-18
Raising Biopreparedness Levels in Europe
SDA
A 72-page report on European preparedness against bioterrorism and pandemics
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2010-01-08
Risk Assessment Decisions for Violent Political Extremism
Public Safety Canada.
The 44-page report of a Canadian project aiming to identify and compare the specific characteristics and factors of those who perpetrate “general” criminal violence and those who perpetrate ideologically motivated violence, to highlight the salient differences among the historical, contextual, attitudinal and protective risk factors of these types of criminal violence and to construct a new tool to assess the risk of violence in ideologically motivated extremists
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-12-22
PEPFAR Prevention Push?
CGD
A US blog describing how PEPFAR will orient its approach to treatment, care and prevention and partnerships with country governments in the fight against AIDS
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-12-16
Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Expanded Antiviral Prophylaxis and Adjuvanted Vaccination Strategies for an Influenza A (H5N1) Pandemic
Annals of Internal Medicine
This US article estimates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alternative pandemic (H5N1) mitigation and response strategies.
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2009-11-26
Responding to Threats of Climate Change Mega-Catastrophes
RFF
This 37-page US discussion paper presents a qualitative analysis of three options for mitigating the risk of climate mega-catastrophes—drastic abatement of greenhouse gas emissions, development and implementation of geoengineering, and large-scale ex ante adaptation—against the criteria of efficacy, cost, robustness, and flexibility
Climate Change & Environment , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-11-25
North Korea Contingency Planning and U.S.-ROK Cooperation
Asia Foundation
A 24-page US report examining the main issues on which the United States and South Korea would need to coordinate policies in response to possible North Korean instability at each stage of an unfolding contingency, with a focus on different functional areas of cooperation
Governance & Politics , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-11-23
Midterm Evaluation of the Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative
CIHR
A 64-page evaluation of the Canadian governments\'s Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2009-11-14
The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: An Overview
CRS
A 35-page US report providing a synopsis of key events, actions taken, and authorities invoked by WHO, the U.S. federal government, and state and local governments. It then discusses the WHO process to determine the phase of a flu pandemic, selected activities by the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services, and selected activities by state and local authorities. Next, it lists congressional hearings held to date, and provides information about appropriations and funding for pandemic flu activities. Finally, it summarizes U.S. government pandemic flu planning documents and lists sources for additional information about the situation
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-09-11
Some Policy Challenges of a Global Nuclear Renaissance
Clingendael
This 22-page Dutch briefing paper discusses prospects and conditions for a global "Nuclear Renaissance". Prospects are triggered by energy security and climate change concerns, whereas conditions are focussing on building confidence meeting public concerns
Energy , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-08-05
Canadian Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Malaria Among International Travellers 2009
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 90-page Canadian report dealing with the risks and treatment of malaria for international travellers
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-08-03
Protecting and Promoting Rights in Natural Disasters in South Asia: Prevention and Response
Brookings-Bern
The 38-page summary report of a workshop held to consider protecting and promoting rights in natural disasters in South Asia
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Human Rights Posted: 2009-07-06
World Disasters Report 2009 - Focus on Early Warning, Early Action
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
While natural hazards cannot be prevented, they only become disasters because affected communities are vulnerable and unprepared. This 204-pagereport argues that early warning without early action is not enough
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , International Development Posted: 2009-06-25
Obsolete Pesticides: A Ticking Time Bomb and Why We Have to Act Now
CEPS
This 26-page report calls upon the European Commission to lead and develop an action plan to deal with the threats posed by obselete pesticides
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2009-05-21
Vaccine Readiness in a Time of Pandemic
AEI
An 8-page US paper discussing the state of vaccine readiness for dealing with pandemics
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-05-19
Swine Flu: Lessons for a Biological Terrorism Event
INSS
An Israeli article drawing lessons from pandemics for dealing with biological terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-05-12
The African Union and the Challenges of Implementing the “Responsibility to Protect”
Nordic Africa Instiute
This 4-page policy note deals with the concept of R2P and the challenges confronting its implementation in Africa
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-05-03
The Swine Flu Alert: Keeping Asia Safe
RSIS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on Asia's preparedness to deal with the threatened swine flu pandemic
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2009-04-30
Strengthening Field-based Training in Low and Middle-income Countries to Build Public Health Capacity
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
An Australian re-assessment of how rich countries should support capacity development for communicable disease control in low and medium income countries
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , International Development Posted: 2009-04-28
China's Health Care Reform Redux
Nixon Center
This US report discusses the health-care reform process currently under way in China
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-04-24
Where Every Drop Counts: Tackling Rural Africa’s Water Crisis
IIED
This 4-page briefing analyzes the root cause of catastrophic water loss in Africa
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , International Development Posted: 2009-04-23
AIDS Treatment in South Asia
CGD
This 34-page working paper uses recent epidemiological data on the extent and rate of spread of HIV/AIDS in South Asian countries and alternative scenarios regarding future government efforts to expand access to AIDS treatment in order to estimate the future need for antiretroviral treatment in South Asian countries and the fiscal burden that their governments will shoulder if they decide to provide or finance all of the needed care.
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-03-10
Natural Disaster Preparation and Response: A Guide for State Housing Authorities
AHURI
This 52-page Australian positioning paper reviews the international literature on disaster management, summarises Governments' arrangements to manage disasters and outlines the gaps in knowledge and the methods devised for the project to address these gaps
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Housing Posted: 2009-03-04
Using Crime Prevention to Reduce Deliberate Bushfires in Australia
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 58-page Australian report seeks to assist and inform fire-prevention policies and practices by examining what we know about the risk factors for arson and who commits it
Crime, Law & Order , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-02-20
Reducing Harm to Patients from Healthcare Associated Infection: The Role of Surveillance
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
This 386-page draft Australian report seeks to explore options for surveillance systems to monitor health care associated infection and provide timely feedback to jurisdictions, managers and clinicians
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-02-03
The Cholera Crisis in Zimbabwe: Understanding the Policy and Politics
ODI
A UK blog addressing the underlying factors that have contributed to the cholera crisis in Zimbabwe
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2009-02-02
Clostridium Difficile Infection: How to Deal with the Problem
Department of Health - UK
This 140-page UK guidance outlines new evidence and approaches to delivering good infection control and environmental hygiene
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-01-23
Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness
Public Health Agency of Canada
This 56-page Canadian report provides an overview of the presentations, discussions, and priorities that emerged from the Second International Workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness.
Ageing , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2009-01-22
Risk Analysis and Preparedness for the next Influenza Pandemic
SDA
The 20-page report of an international meeting of health and security experts to discuss how attention is being given to the disparity in risk analysis from both public and private sector actors engaged in pandemic preparedness throughout Europe.
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2009-01-16
Coupled Contagion Dynamics of Fear and Disease: Mathematical and Computational Explorations
PLoS One Journal
An 11-page US paper exploring the effect of adaptive contact behaviour during epidemics
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-30
Inspections of Cleanliness and Infection Control: How Well Are Acute Trusts Following the Hygiene Code?
Healthcare Commission - UK
A 26-page UK report analyzing unanounced inspections of cleanliness and infection control in a sample of NHS acute trusts
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-17
Ending Zimbabwe’s Nightmare: A Possible Way Forward
Crisis Group
This 16-page report argues that Zimbabwe's inter-party negotiations to implement a power-sharing government under the Global Political Agreement are hopelessly deadlocked. It suggests that a possible route to end Zimbabwe’s nightmare is to quickly establish a non-partisan transitional administration to prepare for new presidential elections in eighteen months and address the disastrous humanitarian and economic conditions now facing the country.
Governance & Politics , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-16
Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals
Canadian Immunization Committee
A 58-page Canadian handbook to promote safe and competent practices to achieve higher vaccine coverage rates.
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-15
Integrating Climate Change into Invasive Species Risk Assessment/Risk Management
PRI
The 28-page report of a Canadian workshop held to examine how climate change considerations factor into work on invasive species, particularly in terms of risk assessment and risk management.
Climate Change & Environment , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-13
Opportunities and Threats in Targeting Antimalarials for the AMFm
RFF
A 33-page US discussion paper examining the opportunities and threats existing in targeting antimalarials in malaria-endemic countries
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-13
Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on Preparing Maternity Services
Department of Health - UK
This 36-page UK document identifies key issues and provides a guidance framework to enable and support the decisions on how maternity services providers will need to act during a pandemic, covering the period from conception to just after birth.
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-12-12
Time for a European Civilian Reserve
IPPR
A 10-page UK paper arguing for the creation of a European civilian reserve of specialists to be on standby for deployment in crisis situations
European Union , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-11-04
Burma/Myanmar after Nargis: Time to Normalise Aid Relations
Crisis Group
This 45-page report urges the international community to build on the unprecedented cooperation between the Myanmar government and humanitarian agencies
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2008-10-26
Uranium Weapons: Why All the Fuss?
UNIDIR
This 10-page article evaluates the risks associated with uranium exposure
Disarmament & Peacekeeping , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-10-15
Preventing Corruption in Humanitarian Assistance
TI et al.
A 42-page report of research conducted on the problem of corruption in humanitarian assistance
Corruption , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-08-15
For Disaster IDPs: An Institutional Gap
Brookings Institution
A US article on the institutional challenge that climate change is likely to present in respect of people displaced by natural disasters
Internal Displacement , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-08-13
Climate Resilient Cities
World Bank, UN
A 176-page tool to self-assess whether an East Asian/Pacific city is a climate change "hot-spot" and create strategies to increase its resilienc to those impacts
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-08-13
Impacts of Emerging Infectious Disease Research on International Security Policy
ACDIS
A 4-page US policy brief examining the consequences of emerging infectious disease occurrences on international security
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-08-01
Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: A Framework for Implementing Geological Disposal
DEFRA
This 100-page white paper sets out the UK government's framework for managing higher activity radioactive waste in the long term through geological disposal
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-06-13
The Effectiveness of Foreign Military Assets in Natural Disaster Response
SIPRI
This 160-page Swedish study examines the advantages, limitations and implications of involving foreign military assets in relief operations following major natural disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-06-03
Crisis in Myanmar and the Responsibility to Protect
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 2-page article calling on the international community to face up to its responsibility to protect the cyclone victims in Myanmar
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-06-01
Beyond the Headlines: Five Observations on Natural Disasters
Brookings Institution
This US article points to five common factors shared by natural disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-05-19
The World Bank's Commitment to HIV/AIDS in Africa
World Bank
This 146-page document outlines the World Bank's strategy for fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-05-19
Impacts of Emerging Disease Research on International Security Policy
ACDIS
This 4-page US policy brief examines the consequences of emerging disease occurence on international security policy
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2008-05-05
The Effectiveness of Foreign Military Assets in Natural Disaster Response
SIPRI, OCHA
This 160-page Swedish report assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of using foreign military forces in humanitarian work after natural disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-04-12
Harm Reduction Developments 2008
OSI
An 84-page report on key developments in HIV prevention policy and treatment for countries with injection-driven HIV epidemics
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-04-07
Building A Global Framework to Address the Needs and Contributions of Older People in Emergencies
Public Health agency of Canada
A 48-page Canadian report reflecting the collective views of participants at the 2007 Winnipeg International workshop on Seniors and Emergency Preparedness
Ageing , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-03-10
Global Threat Reduction Programme
BERR
An annual report describing progress during 2007 on the UK's global threat programmes addressing nuclear, chemical and biological risks
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-02-29
Developments in Internet Filtering Technologies and Other Methods for Promoting Online Safety
ACMA
A 119-page Australian report investigating developments in techniques for promoting online safety
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-02-28
Sri Lanka's Return to War: Limiting the Damage
Crisis Group
This 38-page report explores the costs and likely course of the conflict in Sri Lanka
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-02-22
Management of Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness in England and Wales
FSA
A 55-page UK document providing a framework for health professionals to guide them in managing outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-02-13
Staying Safe: Action Plan
H.M. Government
An 81-page UK document setting out projected government activity designed to drive improvements in the safety of children and young people
Families, Children & Youth , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-02-06
Flood Disasters: Learning from Previous Relief and Recovery Operations
ALNAP, Prevention Consortium
This 16-page report offers key lessons from evaluations of past responses to flooding
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , International Development Posted: 2008-01-25
Contact Tracing to Control Infectious Disease: When Enough is Enough
"Health Care Management Science"
A 15-page US article comparing the efficiency of screening and contact tracing in the control of infectious disease
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-01-22
The Politics of Disaster Relief
IDSA
An Indian commentary on humanitarian intervention in Bangladesh by Muslim fundamentalist organisations
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2008-01-09
Innovative Construction Products and Techniques
CLG - UK
A 45-page UK report providing information on innovative construction products and techniques, with particular reference to fire safety
Housing , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2008-01-08
Pandemic Influenza: Scientific Evidence Paper
Cabinet Office - UK
This 72-page UK paper summarizes the work of an expert group analyzing the evidence available on possible measures to reduce the impact of pandemic influenza
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2007-11-26
Pandemic Influenza: Surge Capacity and Prioritisation in Health Service: Provisional UK Guidelines
Department of Health - UK
This 58-page UK document provides guidance on the surge capacity needed to respond to an increased volume of patients during an influenza pandemic
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-11-26
Report on Exercise Cruickshank
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
The 118-page report on a New Zealand influenza pandemic exercise
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2007-11-13
Pandemic Influenza: An Analysis of State Preparedness and Response Plans
CRS
A 31-page US report examining state pandemic plans and identifying outstanding challenges
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-10-16
Chemical Regulation
GAO
A 56-pager US report comparing US and EU approaches to protect against the risks of toxic chemicals
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-10-10
Natural Hazard Mitigation
GAO
This 74-page report examines natural hazard mitigation policies and practices in the US
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-09-25
World Trade Center
GAO
An 85-page US report making recommendations for dealing with indoor contamination following disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-09-07
Migration, Development and Natural Disasters: Insights from the Indian Ocean Tsunami
IOM
This 94-page study discusses the interactions between natural disasters, development and migration
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2007-07-16
Foreign Assistance Reform: Successes, Failures and Next Steps
Brookings Institution
A testimony proposing reforms in US foreign assistance
International Development , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-06-25
Bioterrorism with Zoonotic Disease: Public Health Preparedness Lessons
Rand Corporation
A 7-page US report of an exercise in responding to agricultural terrorism
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2007-06-15
Global Factors Shaping the Future of Food Aid: The Implications for WFP
ODI
This 15-page article examines the factors shaping the future of food aid
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2007-06-15
Financial Market Preparedness
GAO
A 54-page US report into the security and resiliency of its securities markets in the event of physical disasters
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-05-02
Your Emergency Preparedness Guide
Public Safety Canada
A 16-page Canadian guide for families to survive the first 72-hours following a disaster
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-04-24
Provision of Scientific and Technical Advice to Strategic Coordinating Groups during a Major Incident
Cabinet Office - UK
This 10-page UK note provides guidance to local responders on the establishment of a scientific and technical advice cell within the multi-agency strategic coordination centre in the event of an emergency
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-04-21
The Surge Capacity for People in Emergencies Study in Australian Hospitals
MJA
An article studying disaster preparedness in Australian hospitals
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2007-04-21
Mass Casualties Incidents: A Framework for Planning
Department of Health - UK
A 35-page UK document providing a set of principles to all UK public health organisations in planning for incidents that produce mass casualties
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-04-03
Emergency Preparedness
GAO
A 46-page US report examining weaknesses in the US emergency alert system
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-03-31
Cash-Based Responses in Emergencies
ODI
A 72-page report of a project investigating when the option of giving money, as distinct from in-kind assistance, to people affected by disasters is feasible and appropriate
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-03-08
HIV/AIDS: The Looming Asia Pacific Pandemic
Lowy Institute
This 20-page Australian policy brief argues for a radical reform of the international effort to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia Pacific
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-03-06
Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds
CRS
An 18-page US report on avian influenza
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-02-20
Foreign Countries' Response to the Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus: Current status
CRS
A 14-page US report highlighting recent efforts by affected countries to control the spread of the avian influenza (H5N1) virus
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-02-20
The HIV/AIDS Crisis in Papua New Guinea
CIS
A 20-page Australian issue analysis presents the dimensions of HIV/AIDS infection and its spread in Papua New Guinea
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-02-19
Passenger Rail Safety
GAO
This 34-page U.S. testimony offers recommendations for actions to be taken by the Transportation Security Administration to better secure the safety of rail passengers against terrorist attacks
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-02-14
The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 609-page updated Canadian plan covering preparedness, response and recovery to an influenza pandemic
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-01-29
Nuclear Renaissaince in the Age of Global Warming
OST
An article advocating a cautious reading of recent enthusiastic endorsements of nuclear energy
Energy , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-01-17
Public Safety in Complex and Built Environments
Cabinet Office - UK
A 25-page UK guidance articulating the principles of integrated safety management
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-01-16
Community-based Compulsory Treatment Orders in Scotland: The Early Evidence
King's Fund
This 44-page paper examines what happened in the first six months after community-based compulsory treatment orders were introduced in Scotland
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2007-01-09
Implementing Projects, Achieving Results
World Bank
A 40-page progress report on reconstruction efforts in Aceh stresses the success of community-led projects
International Development , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2006-12-28
Dangerous Offenders
CCJS
The report of a London conference held to discuss the risk management of violent and sexual offenders
Crime, Law & Order , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2006-12-23
AIDS in South Asia: Understanding and Responding to a Heterogeneous Epidemic
World Bank
A 131-page report analyzing South Asia's HIV/AIDS epidemic and offering recommendations for halting its spread
Health , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2006-12-04
NHS Emergency Planning Guidance 2005
Dept. of Health - UK
A 34-page best practice guide prepared for UK National Health Service organisations to plan, prepare and respond to emergencies resulting in an abnormal casualty situation
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation , Health Posted: 2006-11-15
Evacuation and Shelter Guidance
HM Government
A 63-page UK guide for use by emergency planners in developing scaleable and flexible plans to enable a coordinated multi-agency response in a crisis
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2006-10-31
The Future of Strategic Early Warning
IDSS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary defining the requirements of effective strategic early warning systems
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2006-10-25