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The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia posits the scale of a natural disaster that he believes constitutes a "complex emergency" and proposes a particular collaborative approach to the international response that must follow such disasters.
In light of the recent tragedies in Myanmar and China, Dr. Kellenberger sets forth what he sees as the proper priorities in responding to humanitarian emergencies within the crucial first hours in order to minimize human suffering and save lives.
Dr. Kellenberger explains how to build "action-oriented and reality-based" coordination in the wake of natural disasters and armed conflicts and describes the effectiveness of the Red Cross (ICRC).