Results of the surveys have been used to guide decisions about establishing feeding centres; in addition, the data have strengthened the vulnerability assessment system supported by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization here.
But the new evidence of the system's vulnerability may strengthen the position of consumer groups and others who said that tough rules and close oversight are essential if it is to to work.
Particularly prominent is the effort to mitigate vulnerability and strengthen disaster preparedness in ways that will lead to sustainable urbanism (UNISDR 2007).
The Trauma model was validated using trauma services utilisation data and found that socioeconomic vulnerability measures strengthen the model's use of geographic and travel time measures [ 24].
Additional single socioeconomic variables applicable to a specific community could strengthen the weighting for vulnerability, as aggregate census data gives only a broad assessment of area SES [ 18, 19, 24].
This study therefore seeks to ascertain the dynamic patterns and drivers of vulnerability in Brunei, and to propose measures that could strengthen integration and reduce future vulnerabilities and disaster risks.
DoD is embarking on three measures to strengthen the program: developing a vulnerability disclosure process, expanding the bug bounty program, and adding incentives for DoD contractors to allow testing on their systems.
We must invest in resiliency and sustainability projects to protect us from rising sea levels, strengthen our infrastructure, and reduce vulnerability for our citizens.
While urgently scaling up life-saving relief, UNICEF is simultaneously working with the Government and other partners to support recovery and risk reduction efforts, to strengthen resilience and to reduce vulnerabilities to future disasters.
