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Understanding Resilience
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Let's begin our discussion today by defining resilience, particularly in the context of disaster risk reduction. Can anyone share what resilience means to them?
I think it’s about how well communities can recover after disasters.
That's a great point! The DFID defines resilience as the ability to manage change and maintain living standards during shocks like earthquakes or droughts without compromising long-term prospects. Remember, resilience is not just bouncing back, but also bouncing forward. We can think of it as 'Rising Up' after disasters. Can anyone summarize this in their own words?
It means communities should not just recover but improve their situations.
Exactly! That’s the essence of resilience!
Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
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Now let's delve into the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework developed by DFID. Could anyone tell me what types of assets might support a community's livelihood?
I think human resources like skills and education are important.
Yes, human capital is crucial! But don't forget about natural resources, financial assets, and social capital! These are part of the framework. We can think of it as the 'CAPITAL' acronym: Community, Assets, Policies, Income, Natural resources, Technology, and Access. Can anyone think of a community example where these assets are not utilized effectively?
Maybe in places with rich natural resources, like Ghana, that still struggle with poverty?
Precisely! Even with ample resources, mismanagement or lack of access can limit a community's resilience.
Government's Role in DRR
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Let's talk about the government’s role in disaster risk reduction. What are some responsibilities they have during disasters?
Providing early warning systems and emergency response services.
Absolutely! They also ensure investments in public infrastructure are protected from environmental hazards. Let's remember this with the acronym 'PRIME': Provide, Regulate, Inform, Monitor, and Engage. What do you think about the coordination aspect?
They need to coordinate between different stakeholders, right?
Exactly! Governments play a crucial role in coordinating public-private partnerships!
Community Participation
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Finally, let’s discuss community participation. How do you think community engagement can vary in DRR projects?
It can start with guidance from external agencies or be fully participatory.
Great observation! The level of control from the community can shift from manipulation to empowerment. Remember the progression: 'Inform, Consult, Collaborate.'_ How does each level impact the community's effectiveness during a disaster?
More control means better decisions based on local knowledge!
Spot on! Engaging communities meaningfully enhances the effectiveness of DRR strategies.
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The section explores the definition of resilience, sustainable livelihoods frameworks, and the government's roles in disaster risk reduction. It emphasizes programming in DRR and how different capacities and frameworks assist communities to manage shocks without compromising long-term prospects.
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Programming
This section covers the importance of resilience in disaster risk reduction (DRR), as defined by the British Department for International Development (DFID). Resilience is conceptualized as the ability of communities and countries to manage changes while maintaining or improving living standards despite stresses such as earthquakes and conflicts. The section also introduces the DFID's Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, which addresses various types of capital such as human, natural, and financial assets that communities can leverage to sustain their livelihoods.
Additionally, it discusses governance, infrastructure, and cultural factors that influence how these resources are used. The six stages of the DRR project cycle - programming, identification, appraisal, financing, implementation, and evaluation - are elaborated upon, emphasizing the importance of government roles in overseeing and coordinating DRR efforts. Finally, concepts of community engagement and participation are analyzed, outlining the distinction between guided and oriented participatory approaches.
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Defining Resilience
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So the word resilience has become an important dimension of the DRR and this is what the DFID defines as the department for international development of UK. It says the ability of countries, communities, and households to manage change, by maintaining or transforming living standards in the face of shocks or stresses such as earthquakes, droughts or violent conflict without compromising their long-term prospects.
Detailed Explanation
Resilience refers to the capacity of societies to withstand and adapt to challenges such as natural disasters (like earthquakes and droughts) or human-induced crises (like conflicts). DFID's definition emphasizes that resilience allows communities to maintain or improve their living standards even in the face of these significant shocks, all while considering their long-term growth and stability.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a rubber band. When you stretch it, it can return to its original shape, much like a community returning to its normal state after a disaster. If the rubber band is too stretched but eventually returns to a slightly altered flexible shape, it's akin to a community that adjusts and improves its living conditions after facing challenges.
Understanding Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
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There are few more frameworks which I let us go through; one is the sustainable livelihoods framework. This has been developed again by the DFID in 1999. And you can see that it talks about the capital because they are referred as an asset framework as well and how the individual or a community, how they use, they, I would say like how they construct their livelihoods.
Detailed Explanation
The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework is a method for understanding how communities can improve their livelihoods. It focuses on various forms of capital (e.g., human, natural, social, physical, financial) that individuals or communities use to support their livelihoods. The framework encourages analysis of how these capitals can be effectively combined to create more sustainable and resilient livelihood opportunities.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a community that relies on fishing for their livelihood. The human capital may include skilled fishermen, natural capital would refer to fish stocks, social capital could involve supportive networks among fishermen, physical capital might be the boats and fishing gear they possess, and financial capital would include any savings. By combining these resources effectively, the community can succeed in its fishing endeavors.
Vulnerability Context and Resource Access
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So then as we discussed in the vulnerability context, how it also have a give and take aspect of this influencing these abilities because these are the how he manages, I mean the community manages to access these resources. So vulnerability context itself or the poverty context itself acts as an underlying phenomenon on to making these access work and do not work.
Detailed Explanation
The vulnerability context refers to the external factors that affect a community's ability to access and manage resources. This includes socio-economic conditions, political instability, and environmental factors. These dynamics can limit or enhance a community's ability to leverage its resources effectively. Essentially, the context of poverty and vulnerability plays a crucial role in determining whether a community can make optimal use of its assets.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a school in a poor neighborhood where students do not have easy access to the internet or libraries. These vulnerabilities prevent them from fully utilizing educational resources compared to schools in wealthier areas where resources are more readily accessible, affecting their ability to learn and succeed.
The Role of Governance in DRR
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And they also list out the government roles in DRR. So it plays a number of roles, one is as a providers of DRR goods and services for instance, maintaining early warning systems, emergency response, evacuation shelters and the healthcare sector.
Detailed Explanation
Governments play a vital role in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) by providing essential services and infrastructure to prepare for and respond to disasters. This includes establishing early warning systems for natural disasters, ensuring effective emergency responses, providing evacuation shelters, and coordinating healthcare services. Their role is crucial in minimizing risks and protecting communities before, during, and after disasters.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a fire department in a city. They are not only tasked with fighting fires (responding to disasters), but they also conduct fire drills and education programs (preparedness). This proactive approach is similar to how governments implement DRR strategies to safeguard citizens from potential hazards.
Decision-Making Process in DRR
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So this is how there is a variety of inputs come into the decision process, and this is very huge management structure.
Detailed Explanation
The decision-making process in DRR is complex, involving many inputs from various stakeholders, including data, community needs, and resources. Factors like governance structures, economic contexts, and cultural influences also shape decisions. Recognizing these diverse inputs is crucial for effective planning and implementation of DRR initiatives.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a community planning a new park. Different stakeholders, including local residents, city officials, and environmental experts, will all bring different perspectives and needs. Just like in DRR where multiple factors must be considered, the park design must reflect the community’s desires while also adhering to safety regulations and environmental sustainability.
Community Engagement Levels
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And that is where it becomes a guided. And whereas, when you talk about when you increase at control, when you widen that funnel, and that is where it goes from manipulate, inform, consult, collaborate and empower.
Detailed Explanation
Community engagement can take different forms, ranging from guided efforts led by an external agency to a more participatory approach allowing community members to have greater control in decision-making. The shift from manipulation to empowerment illustrates how engagement can evolve as communities gain confidence and capacity to influence project outcomes.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a community garden project. Initially, if experts make all decisions without community input, it may seem like manipulation. However, as community members get involved in planning, planting, and managing the garden (consult, collaborate), they feel more empowered and take ownership of the project, showcasing a more democratic approach to community engagement.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Resilience: The capacity of individuals and communities to recover and adapt to changes or shocks.
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Sustainable Livelihoods: The ability of a community to maintain and improve its standards of living using available resources.
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Governance in DRR: The regulatory role of the government in managing disaster risks through policies and programs.
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Community Participation: Involvement of local population in planning and decision-making processes related to DRR.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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In Ghana, despite rich natural resources like gold, the community struggles with poverty due to lack of access and proper management.
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Governments maintaining early warning systems and establishing disaster preparedness can be considered as proactive measures to enhance resilience.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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Resilience rises high, through stress and strife, adapting to change is the essence of life.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a village that faced floods each year. They learned to build elevated homes and grow flood-resistant crops. This is resilience in action!
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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To remember the assets in the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, think 'HNSFS': Human, Natural, Social, Financial, Physical.
🎯 Super Acronyms
PRIME for government roles in DRR
- Provide
- Regulate
- Inform
- Monitor
- Engage.
Flash Cards
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Resilience
Definition:
The ability to manage change while maintaining or transforming living standards in the face of shocks.
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Term: Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
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A framework that assesses and enhances the capabilities and assets of communities to sustain their livelihoods.
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Term: Governance
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The processes, institutions, and policies that guide decision-making and coordination in DRR.
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Term: Community Engagement
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The involvement of community members in DRR practices, varying from guided to participatory approaches.
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Term: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Definition:
Strategies aimed at preventing or minimizing the impacts of disasters.