ments to prepare plans for medium range and long range post-disaster reconstruction, particularly housing construction. Projects had included: - physical planning for reconstruction and development after earthquakes; - housing and building reconstruction after earthquakes; - housing reconstruction after hurricanes and floods. A small number of publications had also been produced in the area of earthquake-resistant housing design and construction techniques. Currently under consideration was the creation in HABITAT of a Task Force on Disasters to provide timely advice on planning and building in the immediate aftermath of disaster, and also on the formulation of project proposals for longer term planning and reconstruction. In the general discussion it was explained that a common methodology in vulnerability and risk assessment was required for scientists, planners, engineers and developers alike. It was agreed _~I that existing UNDRO publications (see Annex V) should serve as a background to the work of the meeting and should also, as necessary, be critically reviewed. One recommendation of the meeting might be that UNDRO should consider whether any of these publications should be revised and updated. A discussion followed on composite vulnerability analysis*, questioning its relevance and applicability. There was a general feeling that information should be provided separately on the nature and degree of the risks from each phenomenon even if a composite map were constructed in addition. The meeting, before proceeding to separate discussions in working groups and taking into account the points highlighted in the opening statements of the Co-ordinator and of the Director of the Relief Co-ordination, Preparedness end Prevention Division, agreed that the main questions for detailed consideration were as follows: 1. Clarification of concepts concerning risk and vulnerability, 2. Advice on what types of information were required to assess risk and vulnerability, 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing disaster preparedness and response, specifically focusing on the planning and construction of housing and infrastructure after natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes. The language used is technical and emphasizes the importance of scientific and engineering expertise in assessing risk and vulnerability. The text also touches on the need for standardized methodologies and publications in this field. Given these themes, it is likely that the text is related to humanitarian aid and relief efforts.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief