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World 'Dangerously Unprepared' For Future Disasters -- BBC
Some countries' failure to pay into a UN disaster relief fund is leaving the world "dangerously unprepared" for future crises, Andrew Mitchell says.
The international development secretary said several countries had not donated to the Central Emergency Response Fund, aimed at speeding-up relief delivery.
Britain has increased its pledge for 2012 from £40m to £60m but the fund is expected to be £45m short next year.
The international community must "wake up" to the challenge, Mr Mitchell said.
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My Comment: The sad fact (and realization) is that the world can never be ready for the next disaster
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