State of Disaster Governance in South Asia: Regional Collaboration is a Must

Recurring disasters pose a great development challenge for all SAARC countries. Besides, the coronavirus pandemic has turned into a serious threat towards the life and livelihood of the poor and densely populated South Asia, home to one-fifth of the world’s population.

Notwithstanding SAARC Comprehensive Framework on Disaster Management in place, regional cooperation is apparently missing to minimize the probable loss and damage of lives, livelihood and assets in the South Asian region upholding the spirit of governance in disaster management.