1.1. Community Participation in Disaster Risk Governance: Insights from Mumbai

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the definition of community participation?

   Hint

   Think about the importance of local voices.

2. 2.

   Name one barrier to effective community participation.

   Hint

   Consider what 'token' means in this context.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of community participation in disaster risk management?

   • To provide information
   • To empower communities
   • To follow regulations

   Hint

   Think about the engagement aspect of disaster management.

4. 4.

   True or False: Tokenism is a form of meaningful community participation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider whether tokenism involves genuine input.

5. 5.

   Design a community involvement strategy for a city facing repeated flooding. Consider barriers to participation and how to overcome them.

   Hint

   What methods can ensure all community voices are heard?

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of neglecting community input in disaster planning. Predict potential consequences.

   Hint

   Reflect on past disasters where community input was missed.