...‐tested in Nepal and hence offer higher possibilities of adaptation, particularly in developing countries. Koichi Shiwaku can be contacted at: shiwaku@ges.mbox.media.kyoto‐u.ac.jp © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Disasters Schools Communites Perception Non‐governmental...

... Publishing Limited 2006 Tidal waves Thailand Economic conditions Non‐governmental organizations The Indian Ocean tsunami was a major disaster, causing widespread death and destruction throughout South East and Southern Asia. This natural disaster which has also been referred to as the “26...

... institutions have both linked sovereign states together and pooled sovereignty beyond the nation‐state. We have developed a body of regional and international law which underpins an emerging system of global governance, both formal and informal, with many layers. As well as non‐governmental organizations...