http://lirneasia.net/2005/07/concept-paper-for-a-dam-related-hazard-warning-system-in-sri-lanka-interim/ a regional ICT policy and regulation think tank active across the Asia Pacific Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:19:12 +0530 hourly 1 http://lirneasia.net/2005/07/concept-paper-for-a-dam-related-hazard-warning-system-in-sri-lanka-interim/comment-page-1/#comment-9833 LIRNEasia » Dam Hazard Press Conference August 10, 2005 Tue, 09 Aug 2005 10:06:18 +0000 http://www.lirneasia.net/2005/07/concept-paper-for-a-dam-related-hazard-warning-system-in-sri-lanka-interim/#comment-9833 [...] We kindly invite you to a Press Conference being organized by LIRNEasia and Vanguard Foundation, in collaboration with Sarvodaya, the Sri Lanka National Committee of Large Dams and ITDG South Asia to present an interim concept paper on an Early Warning System for Dam Related Hazards. The concept paper was developed in consultation with local and international dam experts. Community meetings were held in three Sri Lankan cities that lie significantly in the flood path of the Mahaweli dam system, Kandy, Gampola, and Polonnaruwa. The purpose of these meetings was to raise awareness of on dam safety issues and to receive input from this most important set of stakeholders. We believe this paper will be of significant value to policymakers in formulating and implementing Actions Required to Avoid and Mitigate Dam Disasters. By participating in this media conference, we believe you could make a significant contribution towards increasing public awareness on dam related hazards and the necessary actions needed to make Sri Lankan dams safer. Attached is the tentative program for your information along with the executive summary of the interim concept paper. Details of the venue and date are stated below. Date    :           August 10 ,2005 Time    :           10:00 AM-12:00 Noon Venue :           Auditorium, Sri Lanaka Foundation Institute [...] [...] We kindly invite you to a Press Conference being organized by LIRNEasia and Vanguard Foundation, in collaboration with Sarvodaya, the Sri Lanka National Committee of Large Dams and ITDG South Asia to present an interim concept paper on an Early Warning System for Dam Related Hazards. The concept paper was developed in consultation with local and international dam experts. Community meetings were held in three Sri Lankan cities that lie significantly in the flood path of the Mahaweli dam system, Kandy, Gampola, and Polonnaruwa. The purpose of these meetings was to raise awareness of on dam safety issues and to receive input from this most important set of stakeholders. We believe this paper will be of significant value to policymakers in formulating and implementing Actions Required to Avoid and Mitigate Dam Disasters. By participating in this media conference, we believe you could make a significant contribution towards increasing public awareness on dam related hazards and the necessary actions needed to make Sri Lankan dams safer. Attached is the tentative program for your information along with the executive summary of the interim concept paper. Details of the venue and date are stated below. Date    :           August 10 ,2005 Time    :           10:00 AM-12:00 Noon Venue :           Auditorium, Sri Lanaka Foundation Institute [...]

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