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Regional Resources
chapter 6. resources
These organizations function on a regional level and among
governments to promote and enhance disaster risk management in
the region.
The Mekong River Commission (MRC)
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) was established on 5 April 1992.
The MRC member countries are Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and
Vietnam. MRC maintains regular dialogue with the two upper states of
the Mekong River Basin, China and Myanmar.
The MRC member countries agree to co-operate in all fi elds of
sustainable development, utilization, management and conservation
of the water and related resources of the Mekong River Basin, such
as navigation, fl ood control, fi sheries, agriculture, hydropower and
environmental protection.
The MRC Secretariat is the operational arm of the MRC. It provides
technical and administrative services to the Council and the Joint
Committee. Under the supervision of the Joint Committee, the Chief
Executive Offi cer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of more
than 100 professional and general support staff. The main counterparts
for MRC activities in the four member countries are the National Mekong
Committees (NMCs).
MRC Program on Disaster Preparedness
Flood Management and Mitigation Program
The Flood Management and Mitigation Program is a rolling program that
commenced operation in January 2005 and is funded with a total value
of around US$20 million. At the heart of the program is a Regional Flood
Center, which provides technical and coordination services to the four
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