Most cities in developing countries face very high levels of earthquake risk, which is increasing continuously. Many cities have been trying to initiate the building code enforcement systems and have gathered significant experience and positive signs on the feasibility. Proposed symposium will bring the experience of building code implementation from several municipalities in developing countries.

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Experts from following organizations are proposed to serve as the speakers
• UN, International financial institutions, bilateral agencies – UNISDR/UDNP/UNESCO/World Bank/USAID/JICA
• Government Institutions – Ministries/Departments and Municipalities of countries where building code enforcement are being implemented such as Japan, Nepal, Turkey etc.
• Academic and research institutions
• I/NGOs, Civil Society Organizations – ActionAid/Practical Action/NSET