scholarly journals Disaster Risk Management in the Province of Córdoba (Argentina): Participation Mechanisms in the Organizational Structure and Planning

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Silvia E. Fontana ◽  
Sofía Conrero
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Joint Work ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
The Government

The most important mission of subnational governments in terms of disaster risk management is to plan and create structures and processes necessary for the construction of governance, stimulating communication among all the actors involved to strengthen the bonds of trust and the assumption of common responsibilities and individuals, and for a more efficient use of resources. On one hand, this raises important demands in terms of organizational redesign, counting on decision, communication and flexible relations processes that allow the articulation of people and resources within the organization and outside of it, in order to establish the different functions and results to be achieved through collaborative work, based on the objectives of disaster risk management. On the other hand, it requires a review of planning processes, with the participation of actors from all areas and levels, indispensable in the design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of such planning. In this paper we analyze the ways in which the government of the province of Córdoba (Argentina) designs its organizational structure and raises its disaster risk management planning processes in a participatory manner, in order to guarantee joint work between government, civil society, private sector and at-risk populations.

Building national and local capacity for disaster risk management in Cameroon

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard E.A. Ashu ◽  
Dewald Van Niekerk
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Civil Protection ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intervention Plan ◽  
Local Capacity ◽  
The Government

Purpose A new framework to support the national and local capacity building plan for disaster risk management (DRM) in Cameroon is presented. For the past 30 years, after the general re-organisation of the civil protection department, capacity building programmes for DRM has been solely carried out for and by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and the Department of Civil Protection. The exclusion of businesses, civil society and community participation, among others, has been the main obstacle to capacity building programmes undertaken for DRM. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Based on interviews conducted among 200 informants by means of a process of participatory monitoring and evaluation as well as a duo capacity building workshop for DRM held in August 2017 in Yaoundé, this paper evaluated existing capacity building programmes for DRM in Cameroon. Findings Findings show that the greater portion of government representatives within the public administration lack capacity to address DRM initiatives at the local and national levels of governance. While recommending DRM programmes as a necessity for integration within civil administrative curriculum, this paper proposes six elements to address capacity building gaps for DRM in Cameroon. Originality/value The results demonstrate critical gaps in capacity building aimed at DRM, especially where single ministry or department monopolises DRM. The findings provide the government with a useful tool to review its national strategy for a disaster reduction policy and the drawing up of a national intervention plan.

scholarly journals CLOUD-BASED INTEGRATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF ADDRESS DATA FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT – A SOUTH AFRICAN CASE STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol XLIV-3/W1-2020 ◽  
pp. 145-150
Author(s):  
G. Tredrea ◽  
S. Coetzee ◽  
V. Rautenbach
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Political Support ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Address Data

Abstract. Addresses are essential for disaster risk management and response because they are used to locate people affected by a disaster or at risk of being affected. South Africa is vulnerable to disasters, however, despite a legislative framework for supporting disaster risk management that meets international standards, implementation falls short due to underfunding, poor interdepartmental coordination and lack of political support. The importance of cross jurisdictional address data was highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 when the geocoding of positive cases was hindered due to the lack of such address data in South Africa. In this paper, we present first results about a cloud-based tool for integrating address data from multiple municipalities into a single address dataset that conforms to the South African National Standard, SANS 1883-2:2017, Geographic information – Addresses: Part 2: Address data exchange. We reviewed and evaluated three cloud platforms for the prototype implementation. The integrated dataset is maintained in the cloud and therefore readily accessible by relevant organizations. At the same time, processing in the cloud can handle changing volumes of data with elasticity, i.e. computing power can be increased or decreased at short notice, as necessary during a disaster response. Furthermore, processing can be automated, thereby mitigating the risk of reduced manpower due to a disaster. Overall, a properly maintained cloud-based tool can result in more efficient use of resources presenting a viable and interesting alternative for underfunded disaster risk management centres in South Africa and other parts of the world.

scholarly journals Kapasitas Pemerintah Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai Dalam Penanggulangan Bencana Gempa dan Tsunami

2020 ◽  
pp. 51-72
Author(s):  
Afdal Rizki ◽  
Roni Ekha Putera ◽  
Ilham Adelano Azre
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Budget Constraints ◽  
Mentawai Islands ◽  
The Government

Disaster risk management sector has become a serious concern for the government due to various disasters that have occurred in recent years followed by many issues came up.This study aims to describe and analyze the capacity of Local Government of Mentawai Islands in organizing disaster affairs in the region. This study is motivated by the vulnerability of Mentawai Islands to earthquakes and tsunamis because the islands are just above the subduction zone.The study applied a qualitative approach with descriptive design by data collection through interviews, observations, and documents.The study concluded that the capacity of Local Government of Mentawai Islands Regency in the implementation of disaster management still needs improvements. It can be proven that there are still some programs that haven’t run optimally. In general, the biggest obstacles are budget constraints, limited supporting infrastructure for disaster management in the regions, and geographical conditions of Mentawai Islands.

scholarly journals Policies and Institutions for Disaster Risk Management in Nepal: A Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pashupati Nepal ◽  
Narendra Raj Khanal ◽  
Bishnu Prasad Pangali Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Local Level ◽  
National Level ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up

This paper is a review of policies for disaster risk management in Nepal and discusses the strengths, gaps and constraints of the same. Institutional and Legislative Systems (ILS) approach has been adopted focusing on three aspects: i) legal and regulatory frameworks, ii) policies and programs, and iii) organizational/institutional set-up. This paper concludes that newly endorsed Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act (2017) can be a milestone in disaster management of Nepal not only because it has replaced about 40 years old Natural Calamity (Relief) Act, 1982 but also for the first time, it saw disaster risk management as an process focusing on different stages of disaster management cycles, preparedness, response and rehabilitation and mitigation. The provision of well-structured functional institutional set-up from the centre to local level can have positive outcome in disaster management. However, it overlooks significant aspect, such as the declaration of disaster-prone zones limiting the right of provincial disaster management committee only for recommendation to the Government of Nepal. Most of policies, strategies and legislations focused on some specific disasters such as flood, landslide, earthquake and GLOF/avalanches at national level paying less emphasis to the local level. Even now, most of the policy interventions towards different cycles of disaster risk management have laid emphasis on preparedness and response rather than to rehabilitation and mitigation. The conflicting provisions in Acts such as Water Resource Act (1992) and Building Act (1998) with Local Government Operation Act (2017) have made overlapping of their roles and responsibilities. So, the policy formulation and institutional set-up needs to be complemented by the ability and competence to operationalize the intent of the relevant acts and policies at all levels of government.The Geographical Journal of NepalVol. 11: 1-24, 2018 

scholarly journals Disaster Risk Management in Building Community Resilience, a Case Study: Cisolok, Sukabumi

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osmar Shalih
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Community Resilience ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Conceptual Foundation ◽  
Disaster Impacts ◽  
The Government

The world has agreed that people resilience to immediately recover from disaster should be a priority, considering the increase of disaster hazards as well as scientific and technological advances. Disaster impacts and risks can be reduced along with increasing people or community resilience towards hazards. Many studies have examined and measured the level of disaster resilience but have not reached the holistic aspect of sustainable development on a community scale. This study was carried out in the Cisolok District, Sukabumi, a highly landslide-prone region. This study uses a qualitative approach with a conceptual foundation of interpretative geography and also uses primary and secondary data. Primary data are obtained from field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Secondary data are obtained from literature studies in the collection of text and maps of published scientific works such as textbooks and study reports or research papers. The results of the study show that factors influence to disaster resilience are community capacities (social capital, disaster preparedness, and risk knowledge) and the roles of local institutions. Community resilience assessment efforts play a key role to identify less resilient regions as well as identify other factors that need to be considered by the government and all stakeholders to develop an inclusive and integrated disaster risk management framework in reducing disaster impacts and risks.

scholarly journals DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT: UPAYA PREVENTIF DALAM MEMBENTUK PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT MERESPON PANDEMI COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Djoko Adi Prasetyo ◽  
Falih Suaedi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The Covid-19 pandemic affects all sectors of life. The government has made various efforts to respond to the impact of the pandemic, but the success of government efforts is determined by public perceptions. Communities have an important role in shaping collective behavior in responding to pandemic disasters, there are people who respond well to pandemic disasters and there are people who underestimate pandemic disasters. The formation of public perceptions is caused by the lack of knowledge about the pandemic and the virus itself, so it is necessary to form public perceptions about the Covid-19 pandemic through disaster risk management. This community service activity aims to provide understanding and public awareness as a preventive effort in shaping the public's perception of responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. This community service activity is carried out by means of socialization and training to the community in Suko Sewu District, Bojonegoro Regency. The results of the pre-test and post-test on the practical knowledge of the community showed an average increase of 85 percent. With these results, it can help the public in forming perceptions about the Covid-19 pandemic and can transmit these perceptions to the surrounding community. abstrakPandemi Covid-19 berdampak pada semua sektor kehidupan. Pemerintah telah melakukan berbagai upaya dalam merespons dampak pandemi tersebut akan tetapi keberhasilan upaya pemerintah ditentukan oleh persepsi masyarakat. Masyarakat memiliki peran penting dalam membentuk perilaku kolektif dalam merespons bencana pandemi, terdapat masyarakat yang menyikapi bencana pandemi dengan baik dan terdapat masyarakat yang menganggap remeh bencana pandemi. Pembentukan persepsi masyarakat disebabkan oleh minimnya pengetahuan mengenai pandemi maupun virus itu sendiri sehingga perlu untuk membentuk persepsi masyarakat mengenai pandemi Covid-19 melalui disaster risk management. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan kesadaran masyarakat sebagai upaya preventif dalam membentuk persepsi masyarakat merespons pandemi Covid-19. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan cara sosialisasi dan pelatihan kepada masyarakat di Kecamatan Suko Sewu Kabupaten Bojonegoro. Hasil pre-test dan post-test terhadap pengetahuan praktis masyarakat menunjukkan peningkatan rata-rata sebesar 85 persen. Dengan hasil ini dapat membantu masyarakat dalam membentuk persepsi mengenai pandemi Covid-19 dan dapat menularkan persepsi tersebut kepada masyarakat sekitar.

scholarly journals Standard residential flood damage functions for South African conditions

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gawie De Villiers ◽  
Giel Viljoen ◽  
Herman Booysen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Flood Damage ◽  
Damage Function ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Damage Functions ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Summary Statement ◽  
The University

Disaster risk management is an integral part of a scientific approach to disaster management. It refers to integrated, multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary, organizational and operational planning processes and skills to mitigate disasters. Application of the approach necessitates disaster risk analysis, requiring flood damage functions in the case of floods. A flood damage function can be described mathematically, tabularly or graphically and refers to the relationship between flood characteristics like depth and/or speed of floodwater and flood damage to a specific land use type. Research conducted at the University of the Free State indicated the value of standard residential flood damage functions and the necessity for periodic updating to secure contemporary relevance. This article focuses on updating of the latter. The article starts with an introduction to put the development, use and maintenance of standard residential flood damage functions in context with regard to the latest views on disaster risk management, risk assessment, disaster management legislation in South Africa and a computer model TEWA, in which the flood damage functions are used. Aspects that can affect flood damage are briefly discussed, followed by sections on the development and upgrading of structural flood damage functions for formal housing as well as functions for determining damage to housing contents. The development of residential flood damage functions that can be applied nationally forms the main part of the paper and is followed by a brief summary statement.

The Economics of Disaster Risk Management in Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Uma Shankar Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Local Level ◽  
National Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
The Government

Nepal is highly vulnerable to many disasters and substantially increasing every year. It has been creating an adverse impact on human lives, livelihoods, and infrastructures. The primary objective of this study is to state the human causalities and economic loss from disasters in Nepal and suggest institutional and system reforms for effective disaster risk management in the country. This is an analytical study based on secondary data. Data published from various government and non-government organizations are used to analyse the situation. Although the findings of the study reveal that the Government of Nepal has been continuously carrying out many efforts for fighting against various levels of disasters in the country, it concludes that additional efforts are needed from the federal to the local level at all phases of disaster management including preparedness, response, and recovery. It is also important to integrate disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation policies, plans and programmes into national development.

Disaster Risk Management and Reconstruction in Latin America

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bárbara Montoro ◽  
Pedro Ferradas ◽  
Miguel Muñoz ◽  
Douglas Azabache ◽  
Orlando Chuquisengo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Risk Management
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