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This lecture covers risk analysis and management, focusing on risk mitigation strategies at the national and project management levels. It discusses the typology of mitigation measures, including constructive, administrative, and organizational approaches. The instructor explains how mitigation measures aim to soften the impact of risks through preventive actions, crisis management, and the preparation of emergency infrastructure. Examples of mitigation measures in various contexts, such as natural hazards and pandemics, are also presented. The lecture emphasizes the importance of coordination among various actors involved in risk mitigation, including academic circles, private entities, and governmental organizations.