4.4. Legitimation and Decision-Making Processes

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define resilience in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about the ability to face challenges without compromising the future.

2. 2.

   List the five types of capital mentioned in the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework.

   Hint

   These types of capital often support communities in sustaining their livelihoods.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of resilience in disaster risk reduction?

   • To recover at any cost
   • To adapt and improve post-disaster
   • To avoid all disasters

   Hint

   Think of the definition provided by DFID.

4. 4.

   True or False: Government plays no role in disaster management.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the roles and responsibilities discussed in class.

5. 5.

   You are a city planner facing an increasing risk of flooding. Using the project cycle, outline your approach to building community resilience.

   Hint

   Think systematically about each phase and how it connects.

6. 6.

   If a local government is pressured by private interests to downscale disaster preparedness programs, how might this impact community resilience?

   Hint

   Explore how public safety measures are linked to community well-being.