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GAP ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Each year, earthquakes, cyclones, floods, drought, and other natural hazards continue to cause deaths, injuries and economic losses around the world. Disasters represent a major source of risk for the poor and wipe out development gains and accumulated wealth in developing countries. It is growing recognition that natural disaster risk must be addressed as a development issue rather than strictly of humanitarian assistance.