3.5. Coordinators of Multi-Stakeholder Activities

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define resilience in a disaster context.

   Hint

   Think about how communities respond to disasters.

2. 2.

   List one form of capital in the sustainable livelihoods framework.

   Hint

   Consider what resources families utilize for their livelihoods.

3. 3.

   What is resilience as defined by DFID?

   • A. The ability to recover from financial losses only
   • B. The ability to manage change without compromising long-term prospects
   • C. The capacity to ignore shocks

   Hint

   Focus on what is maintained during disasters.

4. 4.

   True or False: Resilience is only important for developed countries.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who experiences disasters.

5. 5.

   Develop a comprehensive plan that integrates the sustainable livelihoods framework into an existing community disaster management plan. Identify critical forms of capital required and strategize ways to enhance them.

   Hint

   Start by examining which forms of capital your community is strong or weak in.

6. 6.

   Imagine you are a government official responsible for DRR. Design a multi-stakeholder meeting agenda aimed at improving community resilience in light of recent climate disasters.

   Hint

   Think about including diverse sectors and addressing specific local vulnerabilities.