The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness & Response Institute (HKJCDPRI), launched in 2014, has focused on establishing an evidence base in support of “effective disaster preparedness and response, both for Hong Kong and the  Asia Pacific  region.” This policy brief proposes a detailed agenda for the HKJCDPRI Center of Excellence in Disaster Preparedness and Response. Acknowledging the growing global shift from top-down emergency response systems to contextualized community-specific approaches, and the WHO-led coordination and standardization of Emergency Medical Teams, this brief outlines a research and training agenda that prioritizes community resilience. The brief recommends that HJKCDPRI  leverage  its vast network of regional and international partners to lead multi-disciplinary, simulation-based training in disaster preparedness and response.

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