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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-2155-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-2155-2025
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03 Jul 2025
Research article |  | 03 Jul 2025

An evaluation of the alignment of drought policy and planning guidelines with the contemporary disaster risk reduction agenda

Ilyas Masih

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This study evaluates 12 sets of drought policy and planning guidelines for their alignment with the four priority areas of the SENDAI framework. The guidelines do not align very well with the contemporary disaster risk reduction agenda. The study highlights strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and provides useful insights to develop the next generation of drought guidelines that are better aligned with contemporary science–policy–practice agendas.
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