[Event] Advancing Universal Accessibility in Built Environments through Regulatory Reforms

Описание: Hosted by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), this event shared ongoing efforts to advance Universal Accessibility in built environment through regulatory reforms. The event shared status of Universal Accessibility in building codes globally – findings from the recently published report, A Global Assessment of Building Codes, alongside applied examples of Building Code Checklist for Universal Accessibility in client countries, and discuss cost-benefit of advanced universal accessibility in buildings and trickledown effect on enhanced access to jobs for all. The session concluded with a discussion with expert discussants on practical approaches to strengthen regulations, implementation, and collaboration for more inclusive, safer, and greener buildings through the WBG investments.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL FACILITY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION AND RECOVERY (GFDRR) is a global partnership that helps low- and lower-middle-income countries better understand and reduce their vulnerabilities to natural hazards and adapt to climate change. GFDRR provides grant financing, technical assistance, training and knowledge sharing activities to mainstream disaster and climate risk management in national and regional policies, strategies, and investment plans. The Program Management Unit, located within the World Bank, manages grant resources to carry out GFDRR’s mission. http://www.gfdrr.org

ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org