scholarly journals Disaster Risk Reduction education in Indonesia: Challenges and Recommendations for Scaling up

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Amri ◽  
D. K. Bird ◽  
K. Ronan ◽  
K. Haynes ◽  
B. Towers
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Key Issues

Abstract. This article investigates the implementation of disaster risk reduction education for children in Indonesia. In the last decade, education programs related to this subject have been promoted as capable of reducing disaster losses and increasing resilience, based on several studies that have identified positive outcomes. However, most of these studies we re undertaken in developed countries. The article uses a case study in Jakarta, a rapidly growing megacity that is highly prone to disasters and natural hazards, especially floods and fires, to explore the scaling-up and sustainability of disaster risk reduction in Indonesian schools. Based on previous studies, a new approach was developed for evaluating the implementation of education programs related to these subjects. This study captured the perspectives of children, school personnel, and non-governmental organisations on the challenges of scaling-up the implementation of disaster risk reduction education in schools. The study revealed seven key issues and suggests several policy recommendations to move forward. These key issues may also be apparent in many other developing and developed countries, and the suggested recommendations may well be applicable beyond Indonesia.

scholarly journals Disaster risk reduction education in Indonesia: challenges and recommendations for scaling up

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 595-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avianto Amri ◽  
Deanne K. Bird ◽  
Kevin Ronan ◽  
Katharine Haynes ◽  
Briony Towers
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Key Issues

Abstract. This article investigates the implementation of disaster risk reduction education for children in Indonesia. In the last decade, education programmes related to this subject have been promoted as capable of reducing disaster losses and increasing resilience, based on several studies that have identified positive outcomes. Therefore, it is critical to evaluate and address any potential challenges that might impede their success. The article uses a case study in Jakarta, a rapidly growing megacity that is highly prone to disasters and natural hazards, especially floods and fires, to explore the scaling up and sustainability of disaster risk reduction in Indonesian schools. Based on previous studies, a new approach was developed for evaluating the implementation of education programmes related to these subjects. This study captured the perspectives of children, school personnel, and non-governmental organisations on the challenges of scaling up the implementation of disaster risk reduction education in schools. The study revealed seven key issues and suggests several policy recommendations to move forward. These key issues may also be apparent in many other developing and developed countries, and the suggested recommendations may well be applicable beyond Indonesia.

Participatory child-centered disaster risk reduction education: an innovative Chinese NGO program

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Lu ◽  
Lai Wei ◽  
Binxin Cao ◽  
Jianqiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
School Based ◽  
Child Centered

PurposeDisaster risk reduction (DRR) researchers and practitioners have found that schools can play a critical role in DRR education, with many Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) developing initiatives to actively involve children in DRR education programs. This paper reports on a case study on an innovative Chinese NGO school-based program focused on participatory child-centered DRR (PCC-DRR) education, from which a PCC-DRR education framework was developed so that similar programs could be replicated, especially in developing countries.Design/methodology/approachAfter nearly a year of research involving follow-up interviews, fieldwork and secondary data collection from annual reports, news reports and official websites, a case study was conducted on the PCC-DRR education program developed by the One Foundation (OF), a resource-rich NGO in China, that focused on its education strategies and project practice in Ya'an following the 2013 Lushan earthquake.FindingsBased on constructivist theory, the OF developed a PCC-DRR education program that had four specific branches: teacher capacity building, child DRR education, campus risk management and campus safety culture, which was then implemented in 115 schools and consequently evaluated as being highly effective.Originality/valueThe innovative OF PCC-DRR education program adds to theoretical and practical DRR education research as a “best practice” case. Because the proposed framework is child-centered, participatory and collaborative, it provides excellent guidance and reference for countries seeking to develop school-based DRR education programs.

Analysis of Complexities in Natech Disaster Risk Reduction and Management: A Case Study of Cilegon, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1298-1308
Author(s):  
Fatma Lestari ◽  
Dicky Pelupessy ◽  
Yasuhito Jibiki ◽  
Fiori Amelia Putri ◽  
Ahmad Yurianto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
City Government ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technological Disaster ◽  
The Impact

Complex disasters may occur as a result of a natural disaster combined with an industrial or a technological disaster. These are also called “natural-hazard triggered technological (natech) disasters.” Currently, there is increasing awareness of the hazards of these natech disasters. Natural disasters could trigger a technological disaster including oil spills and the release of hazardous and flammable materials and toxic chemicals, causing cascading events. The impact of the damage on public health and safety could be catastrophic, as it may result in massive loss of life, environmental destruction, and asset and property loss. Moreover, it could cause business disruptions and affect a country’s reputation. This paper describes a case study on the application of disaster risk reduction and management for natech disasters in Cilegon, Indonesia. We introduce the analysis of risk assessment conducted in Cilegon, the preparedness of the Cilegon City government, a contingency plan that has been developed, and the state of disaster preparedness in industrial zones. Natural and technological disaster risks as well as several emergency preparedness efforts are discussed and multiple stakeholders are identified. The paper serves as a foundation for future research to address natech disasters.

The double bind of poverty and community disaster risk reduction: A case study from the Caribbean

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 84-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idelia Ferdinand ◽  
Geoff O’Brien ◽  
Phil O’Keefe ◽  
Janaka Jayawickrama
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Double Bind ◽  
The Caribbean
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