The AADMER, though comprised of codes of conduct and enforcement for implementation among its member countries, still has problems convincing member countries to contribute more resources and to make progress in each working program. As previously mentioned, since AADMER funding is voluntary, it is to be expected that different countries will contribute at different levels according to their own capacity fordisaster management. However, a contribution is also viewed as commitment to the regional collaborative effort and to ensure the continuity of not only regional operation in disaster management but also the unity of the community on one specific matter. Again, it is unsurprising that the greatest midterm progress was made by a working group on preparedness and response that Malaysia and Singapore, two of the more developed and experienced member nations chaired together.