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First Indonesian Scientist on Board the GITEWS PostDoc Programme

In close cooperation with German Aerospace Center (DLR), UNU-EHS welcomes Dr. Herryal Anwar from the Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) on board the GITEWS PostDoc Programme. Jointly with two UNU-EHS Academic Officers Dr. Birkmann and Dr. Schlurmann and in close cooperation with Dr. Strunz and Dr. Post from DLR, Dr. Anwar carries out research to develop a common understanding and methodology on how to measure the vulnerability of coastal communities in Indonesia to tsunami and coastal hazards. He is staying for two months at UNU-EHS, from October to November 2006.

It is intended to develop a conceptional framework to identify, quantify and assess different features of vulnerability (social, economic and environmental) relevant for Indonesia and its specific development context. The activities of Dr. Anwar encompass the attendance of the Expert Working Group III, the visit of project relevant institutions, bilateral talks, literature study, presentation and a special planning workshop. GITEWS PostDoc programme enables established researchers from countries around the Indian Ocean rim to initiate and carry out small research projects in close cooparation with the respective host institutions in Germany attached to GITEWS. Scholarships, travel grants, health insurance and support to locate an accommodation are administrated by UNU-EHS. For the time of their stay in Germany the scholars are attached to the United Nations University.

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