2.2. Identification

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is resilience?

   Hint

   Think about how communities cope with disasters.

2. 2.

   Name one type of capital in the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework.

   Hint

   Consider the resources a community can leverage.

3. 3.

   What does DFID define as resilience?

   • A) The ability to rebuild after a disaster
   • B) The ability to maintain living standards in the face of shocks
   • C) The capacity to avoid natural disasters

   Hint

   Think about the core focus of resilience.

4. 4.

   True or False: Vulnerability context refers to the permanent state of a community's incapacity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how context can change over time.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a community that faces a natural disaster. How might they leverage their different forms of capital to enhance resilience?

   Hint

   Think about the strengths and resources the community possesses.

6. 6.

   In a democratic society, how do varying governance structures impact disaster risk management?

   Hint

   Reflect on how power dynamics influence decision-making.