Disasters in Southeast Asia’s megacities : protecting the informal sector
In the megacities of developing Southeast Asia, the important role of the informal sector in supporting economic development is often under-recognised. Cities seeking to address the economic risks and financial costs of natural hazards have to improve the resilience of the informal sector many of w...
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Format: | Commentary |
Language: | English |
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2013
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/99200 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/13318 |
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Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
Language: | English |
Summary: | In the megacities of developing Southeast Asia, the important role of the informal sector in supporting economic development is often under-recognised. Cities seeking to address the economic risks and financial costs of natural hazards have to improve the resilience of the informal sector many of whom are from the low-income groups. |
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