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7. Understanding Participation in Disaster Risk Management

The chapter explores the complexities surrounding community participation in disaster risk management, emphasizing the importance of various participatory tools and methods. It examines the challenges practitioners face in choosing appropriate tools, the variability in participatory exercises, and the need for empirical evidence to support claims about the benefits of community involvement. A framework for evaluating participatory processes is suggested to enhance the effectiveness of decision-making in disaster management.

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Sections

  • 1

    Understanding Participation In Disaster Risk Management

    This section explores the diverse interpretations of community participation in disaster risk management, the variety of participatory tools available, and the complexities practitioners face when involving the community in the decision-making process.

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  • 1.1

    Variability Of Participatory Tools

    This section discusses the diverse participatory tools used in disaster risk management, highlighting their differences, challenges faced by practitioners, and the significance of community engagement.

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  • 1.2

    Dilemmas Faced By Practitioners

    This section discusses the confusion and challenges faced by practitioners in choosing appropriate participatory tools for community involvement in disaster risk management.

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  • 1.3

    Purpose Of Participatory Exercises

    Participatory exercises aim to involve communities in disaster risk management through various tools, though challenges exist regarding tool selection and effectiveness.

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  • 1.4

    Challenges In Conducting Participatory Exercises

    This section discusses the complexities and dilemmas faced when conducting participatory exercises in disaster risk management.

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  • 1.5

    Control In The Facilitation Process

    This section discusses the challenges of community participation in disaster risk management and the critical role of facilitation in the process.

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  • 1.6

    Benefits And Functions Of Community Participation

    This section discusses the complexities and benefits of involving communities in disaster risk management processes.

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  • 1.7

    Evidence And Effectiveness Of Community Involvement

    This section discusses the complexities of community involvement in disaster risk management, emphasizing the variety of participatory tools and the challenges practitioners face in their application.

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  • 1.8

    Nomenclature Confusion In Participatory Approaches

    This section discusses the lack of a universal definition of participation in disaster risk management and the confusion arising from varying terminologies and tools used in participatory approaches.

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  • 1.9

    Bridging Theory And Practice

    This section discusses the challenges in participatory disaster risk management, focusing on the variety of participatory tools, their purposes, and the complexities faced by practitioners.

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  • 1.10

    Development Of A Framework For Evaluation

    This section discusses the complexities and challenges of community participation in disaster risk management, emphasizing the need for a structured evaluation framework to enhance the decision-making process.

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  • 1.11

    Process-Based Criteria For Participation

    This section discusses the significance and complexity of utilizing participatory tools and frameworks in disaster risk management, highlighting the need for effective community involvement.

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References

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