ESCAP continues to attach priority in promoting closer cooperation in flood control and management in the region, to facilitate exchange of experience and successful practices among the countries.

In response to the impact of the floods of 2000, ESCAP held a training workshop on flood mitigation in Ho Chi Minh City from 26-29 March 2001, at the request of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Viet Nam.

The main aim of this workshop was to learn from past regional experiences and assist in the formulation of mitigation strategies to counter the impact of floods in the future. Four national experts on flood management from Viet Nam as well as invited experts from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and the Mekong River Commission Secretariat also participated in the training workshop. Please contact Mr. Li Huu Ti (ti.unescap@un.org) for additional information.