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佐藤栄作　受賞論文集

第28回最優秀賞“In a situation where a devastating natural disasterhas occurred, and people remain apprehensiveabout a possible reoccurrence, prompt measuresand efforts for prevention as well as restoration areindispensable. What are the role and potential effortsof the United Nations in such a case?”Mark FlaniganAbstractIn the modern era, human beings are more vulnerable than ever to the effectsof natural disasters. In the Asia-Pacific region in particular, disasters are the deadliestand most frequent in terms of their effects on humanity. The United Nations, asthe premiere international institution, is best qualified to coordinate the globalmanagement of disasters, yet is not always as effective as it could be. This essayproposes a new vision of Disaster Management that takes a Human Security approachwhile combining several functions of the UN for more effective and seamless DisasterRisk Reduction, Preparedness, Response and Recovery process.929