Disaster Prevention and Risk Reduction Initiative The Disaster Prevention and Risk Reduction Initiative (DP&#38;#38;#38;RR) aims to improve Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Preparedness in six (06) cities and townships, namely: Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Mannar, Kathankudy, Eravur and Akkaraipattu which are prone to multiple natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, droughts, and sea level rise through improvement of DRR planning and capacity building of Local government institutions, communities and the local construction industry mainly focusing on promoting disaster resilient features in the housing sector. Specifically, it will support the Local Authorities (LAs) to prepare for natural disasters and mitigate their impact by ensuring that DRR features are incorporated in local development and land use plans, building regulations, local infrastructure development and housing plans. The project will also build capacity of local governments, communities, local contractors to incorporate DRR practices into housing and community infrastructure constr