Reducing disaster risks in the LDCs requires widespread and sustained commitment across a wide range of areas in line with the priorities for action and tasks highlighted in die Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015 for reducing disaster risks. The adoption of such an overall framework by the LDCs would ensure effective integration of disaster risk considerations into sustainable development policies, planning, and programming at all levels. This would include a special emphasis on disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and vulnerability reduction.