1. Ensure that disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a national and a local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation
• DRR institutional mechanisms (national platforms); designated responsibilities
• DRR part of development policies and planning, sector-wise and multi-sector
• Legislation to support DRR
• Decentralization of responsibilities and resources
• Assessment of human resources and capacities
• Foster political commitment
• Communityparticipation