The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) facilitates regional cooperation in disaster response through joint exercises, information sharing, and deployment of the ASEAN Emergency Response and _____ Team (ASEAN-ERAT).
- Medical
- Assessment
- Logistics
- Engineering
Answer: Assessment
ASEAN-ERAT comprises trained professionals who rapidly deploy to assess needs, coordinate aid, and support national authorities in the critical early phase of disasters. This regional mechanism enhances collective resilience, reduces duplication, and ensures timely, effective humanitarian assistance across Southeast Asia.