1.7. Evidence and Effectiveness of Community Involvement

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a participatory tool?

   Hint

   Think about ways communities can participate.

2. 2.

   Give one example of a participatory tool.

   Hint

   Identify any method we discussed.

3. 3.

   What is a participatory tool?

   • A method for community involvement
   • A type of disaster
   • An organizational strategy

   Hint

   Which answer relates to community participation?

4. 4.

   True or False: Facilitator control is always beneficial.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if control can be limiting.

5. 5.

   Design a detailed participatory tool to engage a local community in disaster risk management. Describe its structure, goals, and evaluation criteria.

   Hint

   Consider how you would promote inclusive participation.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a case where community participation in disaster management failed. Identify factors that contributed to its ineffectiveness.

   Hint

   Examine the roles of facilitator control and participant engagement.