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Lessons Learned in Dealing with Large-Scale Disasters

The events reviewed have affected large concentrations of people and disrupted vital systems such as energy supplies, transport and communications. They spread beyond the region originally affected and in some cases generated distrust of the ability of governments to protect people. The focus of this report is primarily on restoring trust and securing recovery after a major harmful event has occurred.

OECD International Futures Report on Emerging Risks in the 21st Century: An Overview

Emerging Risks in the 21st Century: An Agenda for Action

What is new about major risks in the 21st Century? This report examines the underlying forces in five emerging risk domains and identifies the challenges facing OECD countries.