1. Understanding Participation in Disaster Risk Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main purpose of participatory tools in disaster risk management?

   Hint

   Think about the role of collaboration.

2. 2.

   Name one participatory tool used in DRM.

   Hint

   Consider what methods community members use to engage.

3. 3.

   What is not a characteristic of participatory tools?

   • A. They vary in method.
   • B. They are all the same.
   • C. They require community involvement.

   Hint

   Think about the diversity of approaches.

4. 4.

   Participatory exercises only help with understanding risks.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the purpose of these exercises.

5. 5.

   Propose a solution for encouraging community participation in a region severely affected by past disasters but currently facing apathy.

   Hint

   Consider what motivates people to engage.

6. 6.

   Design an evaluation framework for a participatory exercise you've conducted.

   Hint

   Think about what data would show success.