The Asia-Pacific Programme opened its office in Bangkok in 2005. Since that time, it has been studying IDRL issues in the region as well as producing case studies in various countries in the region.

The Asia-Pacific Forum on IDRL took place from 12-14 December 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was hosted by the Government of Malaysia and co-convened by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society and the International Federation.

This Forum continued the series of regional consultations which will directly lead to recommendations to be presented to the 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, on how to concretely improve regulatory frameworks for the facilitation, coordination, and regulation of international disaster response.

For further information on the Asia-Pacific Forum on IDRL, Please contact Victoria Bannon with our feedback form.