National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia / Activities / Activity details
Wednesday, 11 May 2005
13th session of the Poverty Reduction Committee
At its thirteenth session, held on 11 May, the Poverty Reduction Committee discussed the situation in flooded areas of the Republic of Serbia.
At its thirteenth session, held on 11 May, the Poverty Reduction Committee discussed the situation in flooded areas of the Republic of Serbia.
Representatives of bodies from areas at risk explained the situation and presented data on damage caused by the floods to crops, livestock, buildings and infrastructure in the municipalities of Leskovac, Krusevac, Plandiste, Prokuplje, Zitoradja, Blace, Secanj, Zitiste and Bela Crkva.
Officials of the Ministry of Health informed the deputies of the risk of epidemics, as well as of activities and measures undertaken in the flooded areas to protect the health of the population.
The Poverty Reduction Team of the Government of the Republic of Serbia informed the Committee of results of negotiations with foreign aid donors aimed at ensuring humanitarian aid for the affected areas.
Committee members concluded that there was good co-ordination between the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the Executive Council of Vojvodina and the Emergency Centre. The Conclusions also state that the Government of the Republic of Serbia must provide both short-term (by addressing consequences of the floods) and long-term relief (by preparing a development strategy for the least developed areas). Assembly Committees were advised to consider the current situation, from the point of view of their competencies, while local self-government bodies were advised to consider projects with which to apply for funding from international aid donors. The Committee also requested local and Republic bodies, especially public utility services, to ensure the functioning of the flood defence system.
Committees related to this activity
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8.00 - sitting of the Committee on Human and Minority Rights and Gender Equality (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, library)
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8.30 - sitting of the Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Committee (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 3)
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8.30 - sitting of the Committee on Spatial Planning, Transport, Infrastructure and Telecommunications (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, Small Hall)
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8.30 - sitting of the Health and Family Committee (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 4)
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8.30 - sitting of the Committee on Constitutional and Legislative Issues (National Assembly Building, 14 Kralja Milana Street, Blue Salon)
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9.00 - sitting of the Committee on Finance, State Budget and Control of Public Spending (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 2)
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9.00 - sitting of the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, library)
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10.00 - 10th Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, 14th Legislature (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square)
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11.00 - sitting of the of the Committee on the Judiciary, Public Administration and Local Self-Government (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 3)
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12.30 - the PFG with Canada meets with the Canadian Upper House Parliamentary Friendship Group with Serbia (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 4)