2.5. Implementation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does resilience mean?

   Hint

   Think about how communities handle disasters.

2. 2.

   Name one type of capital in the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework.

   Hint

   Consider different resources communities have.

3. 3.

   What is the definition of resilience in disaster risk reduction?

   • Ability to recover
   • Ability to flee
   • Ability to ignore

   Hint

   Think about how communities can manage disasters effectively.

4. 4.

   True or False: Poverty enhances a community’s resilience during disasters.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how limited resources affect disaster response.

5. 5.

   Consider a community that recently suffered a flood. What steps should be taken in the project cycle for effective disaster recovery?

   Hint

   Think sequentially about what should happen after a disaster.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of government regulations in a disaster response effort and how it can limit or encourage private sector participation.

   Hint

   Consider the balance between control and facilitation in government roles.